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Credit cards with Apple Pay

Compare Australian credit cards that offer Apple Pay and learn how to make contactless payments with your iPhone.

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Similar to contactless credit cards, Apple Pay uses NFC (Near Field Communication) technology that’s built in your device, allowing you to tap it against the card reader to pay for your purchases without getting your card out. This means you can make payments directly from your compatible iOS device, including iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches.

Use this guide to compare the cards that offer Apple Pay and understand how you can use it to make secure and convenient payments.

What's in this guide?

  1. How does Apple Pay work?
  2. Which banks and issuers are partnered with Apple Pay?
  3. Compare credit cards with Apple Pay
  4. How to add your card details to the Wallet app and set up Apple Pay
  5. Is Apple Pay safe to use?
  6. What if my device is lost or stolen?

How does Apple Pay work?

apple pay logo Apple Pay works with any iOS device that offers Apple Pay compatibility. You can link up to 12 cards to iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and later. If you have an earlier model, you can link up to 8 accounts to Apple Pay. You can also use the digital wallet with Apple Watch and some iPads.

Which banks and issuers are partnered with Apple Pay?

Compatible with Apple PayNot compatible with Apple Pay
  • American Express
  • BOQ
  • ANZ
  • Virgin Money
  • Bank of Melbourne
  • BankSA
  • Bankwest
  • Bendigo Bank
  • Citi Australia
  • Coles
  • CommBank
  • HSBC
  • Jetstar
  • NAB
  • Qantas Money
  • St.George
  • Suncorp
  • Westpac
List is current as of 19 January 2021.

Compare credit cards with Apple Pay

More than 50 banks, credit unions and card issuers are partnered with Apple Pay in Australia. You can compare some of the credit cards that can be used with Apple Pay below.

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Name Product Balance transfer rate Purchase rate Bonus points Annual fee Amount saved
NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card
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NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card
0% p.a. for 6 months with 2% balance transfer fee
19.99% p.a.
130,000
$295 annual fee for the first year ($395 p.a. thereafter)
Up to 130,000 bonus Qantas Points (100k when you spend $3,000 in the first 60 days and 30k after 12 months). Plus, a reduced first year annual fee.
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Westpac Low Rate Card
Westpac Low Rate Card
0% p.a. for 24 months with 1% balance transfer fee
13.74% p.a.
N/A
$59
A low rate card offering 0% p.a. interest on balance transfers for the first 24 months and a $200 cashback offer.
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Citi Rewards Card
Citi Rewards Card
0% p.a. for 30 months
21.49% p.a.
N/A
$49 annual fee for the first year ($149 p.a. thereafter)
Save on interest with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 30 months with no balance transfer fee. Plus, a $49 first-year annual fee.
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HSBC Platinum Credit Card - Balance Transfer Offer
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HSBC Platinum Credit Card - Balance Transfer Offer
0% p.a. for 26 months with 1% balance transfer fee
19.99% p.a.
N/A
$0 annual fee for the first year ($129 p.a. thereafter)
Enjoy a 26-month balance transfer offer, a first-year annual fee waiver and complimentary travel insurance.
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Bankwest Breeze Classic Mastercard
Bankwest Breeze Classic Mastercard
0% p.a. for 26 months with 2% balance transfer fee
10.99% p.a.
N/A
$0 annual fee for the first year ($49 p.a. thereafter)
Save with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 26 months (with a 2% BT fee) and $0 first-year annual fee. Plus, a 10.99% p.a. purchase interest rate.
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NAB Low Rate Credit Card
NAB Low Rate Credit Card
0% p.a. for 20 months with 2% balance transfer fee
12.99% p.a.
N/A
$59
Get a 0% p.a. interest rate for 20 months on balance transfers, Visa Offers + Perks and a competitive $59 ongoing annual fee.
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ANZ Low Rate
ANZ Low Rate
0% p.a. for 25 months with 1.5% balance transfer fee
12.49% p.a.
N/A
$0 annual fee for the first year ($58 p.a. thereafter)
Save with 0% p.a. on balance transfers for 25 months (with a 1.5% BT fee) and $0 first-year annual fee. Plus a 12.49% p.a. purchase interest rate.
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ANZ Frequent Flyer Black
ANZ Frequent Flyer Black
20.24% p.a.
20.24% p.a.
120,000
$425
Collect 120,000 bonus Qantas Points and $200 back when you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months. Plus, complimentary lounge passes.
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Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard
Coles No Annual Fee Mastercard
0% p.a. for 12 months
0% p.a. for 12 months, reverts to 19.99% p.a.
N/A
$0
Save on new and existing interest charges with 0% p.a. on balance transfers and purchases for 12 months. Ends 31 January 2021.
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NAB Low Fee Card
NAB Low Fee Card
0% p.a. for 6 months with 2% balance transfer fee
19.74% p.a.
N/A
$30
Receive complimentary purchase protection insurance and 0% p.a. for 6 months on balance transfers.
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Bendigo Bank Low Rate Credit Card
Bendigo Bank Low Rate Credit Card
13.99% p.a.
0% p.a. for 15 months, reverts to 11.99% p.a.
N/A
$45
Get 0% p.a. on purchases for 15 months and a $150 Woolworths Supermarket gift card when you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days. Ends 31 Jan 2021.
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Bankwest Breeze Platinum Mastercard
Bankwest Breeze Platinum Mastercard
0% p.a. for 26 months with 2% balance transfer fee
10.99% p.a.
N/A
$0 annual fee for the first year ($69 p.a. thereafter)
Get 0% interest on balance transfers for 26 months, a $0 first-year annual fee, complimentary travel insurance and no foreign transaction fees.
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Coles Low Rate Mastercard
Coles Low Rate Mastercard
0% p.a. for 6 months
12.99% p.a.
N/A
$58
Enjoy $100 off a Coles Supermarket shop and a 0% balance transfer for 6 months. Plus, earn Flybuys points as you spend. Ends 31 January 2021.
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Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card - Existing Customer Offer
Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card - Existing Customer Offer
6.99% p.a. for 12 months
20.49% p.a.
100,000
$0 annual fee for the first year ($150 p.a. thereafter)
Westpac customers only: Earn 100,000 bonus Altitude Points when you spend $3,000 within 90 days. Plus, a first-year annual fee waiver.
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Westpac Altitude Platinum Qantas – Existing Customer Offer
Westpac Altitude Platinum Qantas – Existing Customer Offer
6.99% p.a. for 12 months
20.49% p.a.
75,000
$50 annual fee for the first year ($200 p.a. thereafter)
Westpac customers only: Get 75,000 bonus Qantas Points when you spend $3,000 within 90 days. Plus, $50 first-year annual fee.
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How to add your card details to the Wallet app and set up Apple Pay

Before you can start using the app, you'll need to store your eligible card details in the Wallet app.

  1. If you’re using an iPad, open up Settings and tap “Wallet & Apple Pay”. If you’re using your iPhone or Apple Watch, open the “Wallet & Apple Pay” app.
  2. Select “Add Credit or Debit Card” and follow the prompts to enter your card information.
  3. Tap "Next". Your bank will then verify your information to determine whether or not your card is compatible with Apple Pay. You may be asked to provide more details to verify your card. When you have the required information, go back to "Settings", then "Wallet & Apple Pay" and tap your card.
  4. Wait for verification from your bank, then tap "Next". You can now start using Apple Pay at participating outlets.

When you reach a terminal that shows the contactless payment symbol, there’s no need to open the app or wake up your display. Instead, your phone will use the internal NFC antenna to process the payment.

Simply hold your phone up to the contactless reader with your finger on the Touch ID. If you don’t have your fingerprint password activated, you’ll need to enter your password. Apple Pay can be used at any contactless payment terminal, so you should have no trouble finding places that accept mobile payments.

phone hovering on credit card terminal

Is Apple Pay safe to use?

Apple Pay includes a number of measures that protect your data and device. For example, instead of using your actual credit and debit card numbers when you add your card, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and safely stored in a dedicated chip in your Apple device known the Secure Element.

When you use Apple Pay to make a purchase, the Device Account Number and a transaction-specific dynamic security code are used to approve your payment. Unlike credit cards, every payment requires a Touch ID or a passcode, which reduces the chances of someone using your phone for payments if it’s stolen.

What if my device is lost or stolen?

If your iPhone or iPad is misplaced or stolen, you can use the “Find My iPhone” app to put your device in Lost Mode. This allows you to either suspend Apple Pay or to wipe your device clean. If you’ve synced your device with iCloud, you can log in to your iCloud account and select “Settings” to disable your phone from making payments with your credit or debit card.

Apple Pay is an easy way for iPhone fans to make contactless payments with a tap of their smartphone. If you don’t use an Apple device, you may want to consider options such as Google Pay or Samsung Pay. Otherwise, you can also compare debit cards with contactless payment capability.

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    StephenDecember 3, 2018

    What about ANZ Rewards Black and ANZ Frequent Flyer Platinum or Black?

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      JhezDecember 8, 2018Staff

      Hello Stephen,

      Thank you for your comment.

      According to ANZ, yes, Apple Pay supports ANZ Rewards Black Visa, ANZ Frequent Flyer Black Visa and ANZ Frequent Flyer Platinum Visa.

      Should you wish to have real-time answers to your questions, try our chat box on the lower right corner of our page.

      Regards,
      Jhezelyn

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    StephenNovember 29, 2018

    What about ANZ Rewards Black and ANZ Frequent Flyer Black or Platinum?

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      ValDecember 5, 2018Staff

      Hi Stephen,

      Thank you for visiting finder.com.au

      For ANZ Rewards Black and ANZ Frequent Flyer Black or Platinum they both have Apple Pay as a mobile payment technology.

      You might also want to check out the pages below for each card
      ANZ Frequent Flyer Black Credit Card
      ANZ Rewards Black

      Cheers!
      Val

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