User level: Level 1 (4 points)So today i just recieved an apple watch se 1st gen and after setting it all up to my iphone 15 the apple wallet doesnt work whenever i try adding a card it always says "could not set up apple pay" and ive tried changing region and i tried the privacy settings method aswell but it seems nothing is work can someone please help
Posted on Sep 25, 2026 12:25 AM
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Sep 25, 2026 9:29 AM in response to Apple_User_2009
Apple_User_2009 wrote:
… and [ive] I’ve tried changing region
Changing the region setting will not matter unless you have physically moved to a different region. Might you be in a region that does not support Apple Pay?
Countries and regions that support Apple Pay - Apple Support
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Sep 25, 2026 9:55 AM in response to Apple_User_2009
Be certain you meet all the requirements (such as having a passcode on iPhone and Apple Watch) shown here.
Set up Apple Pay - Apple Support
User level: Level 1 (4 points)Sep 25, 2026 9:46 AM in response to sberman
im in the us south carolina to be specific
User level: Level 9 (64,078 points)Sep 27, 2026 4:21 AM in response to Apple_User_2009
Have you resolved this issue?
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256364628