Is Apple Pay available in Australia? / Does Apple Pay work in Australia?

02 Feb 2023

Yes, you can use ApplePay in Australia. Apple Pay is the safe, easy and fast way to pay. You can use it just about anywhere in Australia, from shops and restaurants to vending machines, taxis, and more. In Australia, you can make purchases with eligible dual-network debit cards using Apple Pay on your iPhone or Apple Watch

Apple Pay is a payment method in which you link your credit card to the Wallet app on your Apple device and use the phone to make purchases. This saves you from having to open your wallet or, even worse, remember which cards are in which wallet or purse.

It can be used anywhere you see the contactless or Apple Pay symbols, as shown in the image to the right. Nowadays, that includes pretty much any retailer with EFTPOS capabilities.

You won't have to pay anything when using Apple Pay in Australia. Account transaction fees may apply depending on the type of account. Depending on your mobile phone plan, data usage fees may apply.