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Apple Pay™
Now Available for PNC Customers
With Apple Pay, you can now use your eligible iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch at hundreds of thousands of merchant locations nationwide to conveniently make purchases, all without reaching for your wallet.
Have Questions?
Apple Pay is a convenient way to pay with your PNC debit and credit cards that makes reaching for your wallet a thing of the past. With Apple Pay you can simplify the way you shop by adding your PNC credit and debit cards to the Wallet app on your eligible iPhone or iPad or Apple Watch. Now you can easily check out at many of your favorite retailers with just the touch of your finger.
To start using Apple Pay, make sure your eligible device is running iOS 8.1 or higher. Once your device's software is up to date the Wallet app will appear on your home screen. Simply open the Wallet app and follow the on-screen instructions to add your PNC card and make your first payment.
Simplified Shopping
- By adding your card to Apple Pay, there’s no need to reach for your wallet when making purchases in-store. Apple Pay also lets you make purchases quickly and easily within many of your favorite mobile apps that include the new feature.
- Best of all, with Apple Pay you still get all the rewards, benefits and protection your PNC debit or credit card already provides.
- When you make a purchase using Apple Pay, all transactions are monitored by the same PNC security & privacy that protects your PNC credit and debit cards.
- Credit or debit card numbers are not stored on your device and never shared with the merchant.
Get Started Now
- It’s easy to add your PNC debit and credit cards to Apple Pay. Simply open the Wallet app on your iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone SE running iOS 8.1 or higher to get started. Customers can also add their PNC credit and debit cards to Apple Pay on the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3.
- Apple Watch users can add cards to Apple Pay by opening the Apple Watch App on their iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c running iOS 8.2 or higher.
- If you already have a PNC debit or credit card on file with Apple iTunes®, you can quickly import it into Apple Pay by entering the security code on the back of your card.
- To add a PNC debit or credit card that is not in iTunes, enter your card information manually or hold your eligible iPhone over the card and use the device camera to capture it automatically. Apple Pay will perform a simple validation with PNC before the card is ready to use.
Apple Pay Basics
Does PNC support Apple Pay?
Yes. PNC customers can now add PNC Visa consumer and small business debit and credit cards and SmartAccess® cards to Apple Pay. PNC commercial and MasterCard® credit cards are not eligible at this time.
How do I add my PNC card to Apple Pay?
PNC customers using Apple Pay on an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3 will use the Wallet app to add and manage their credit and debit cards. PNC customers using Apple Pay on the Apple Watch with a paired iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c will instead use the Apple Watch app to add and manage their cards. A maximum of 8 credit or debit cards can be added to Apple Pay on each eligible device.
To add your first card to Apple Pay on an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3, you will open the Wallet app and select the “Add Credit or Debit Card” option. If you already have a PNC debit or credit card on file with iTunes, you can add it to Apple Pay as your first card simply by entering the security code on the back of your card when prompted. To add a new or second PNC card to Apple Pay, use the device camera to capture your card information or type it in manually. Once verified with PNC, your debit or credit card will be ready to use for Apple Pay on your eligible device.
To add your first card to Apple Pay on the Apple Watch, you will open the Apple Watch App on your paired iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c and select the “Wallet & Apple Pay” option. If you already have a PNC debit or credit card on file with iTunes, you can add it to Apple Pay as your first card simply by entering the security code on the back of your card when prompted. To add a new or second PNC card to Apple Pay, use the device camera to capture your card information or type it in manually. Once verified with PNC, your debit or credit card will be ready to use with Apple Pay on your Apple Watch.
Please note that if you wish to use the same PNC credit or debit card on both your Apple Watch and iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone SE, you must add the card twice – once to the Wallet app using the first method listed above for the phone, and once to the Apple Watch app as described here for the Apple Watch. Cards added in one Apple Pay management app are not automatically transferred between paired devices.
How do I use Apple Pay on my iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone SE?
To use Apple Pay on your iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone SE, your device must be running iOS 8.1 or higher. When making purchases using Apple Pay at a merchant equipped with a contactless payment terminal, simply hold your device over the terminal and accept the charge with your fingerprint or passcode when prompted. A subtle vibration and beep will let you know your purchase was successful.
Your experience with Apple Pay may vary by merchant. If asked to verify the last four digits of your card number when making a purchase, provide the merchant with the last four digits of the device account number. The device account number can be found by selecting the ⓘ icon while viewing your card in the Wallet app. You may also be asked to provide a signature or debit card PIN to complete your transaction. You can also use Apple Pay on the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3 to make purchases within participating mobile apps. Look for the Apple Pay logo while completing your in-app purchase to use this feature.
How do I use Apple Pay on my iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3?
To use Apple Pay on your iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3, your device must be running iOS 8.1 or higher. PNC customers using the iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3 are only eligible to make in-app purchases using Apple Pay. Simply look for the Apple Pay logo while completing your in-app purchase to use this feature. These devices cannot be used to make in-store purchases using Apple Pay at this time.
How do I use Apple Pay on my Apple Watch?
To use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch, your paired iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c must be running iOS 8.2 or higher.
When using Apple Pay on the Apple Watch, you will be prompted to unlock the device for payments by entering your four digit PIN. Once the watch is placed on your wrist and the PIN is entered, your Apple Watch will remain unlocked for Apple Pay until it is removed from your wrist. You can also enter your four-digit PIN from your paired iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c to unlock your Apple Watch via Bluetooth connection once it has been placed on your wrist. The Apple Watch will automatically lock the Apple Pay feature once it is removed from your wrist, and cannot be used with Apple Pay again until it is placed back on your wrist and unlocked using the four digit PIN.
To make a purchase using the Apple Watch, unlock the Apple Pay feature by entering your four digit PIN and double tap the small button on the side of the watch twice to display your default credit or debit card. To pay with a card other than your default card, simply swipe up and down to select the desired payment method. To make a payment, hold the watch a few centimeters away from the contactless payment terminal with the display facing towards the reader. A gentle vibration and beep will let you know your purchase was successful.
Your experience with Apple Pay may vary by merchant. If asked to verify the last four digits of your card number when making a purchase, instead provide the last four digits of the device account number. The device account number can be found by selecting the ⓘ icon while viewing your card in the Apple Watch app. You may also be asked to provide a signature or debit card PIN to complete your transaction.
How will Apple Pay keep my information protected?
With Apple Pay, your card information is never shared with the merchant. When you make a purchase, a digital account number along with a dynamic, transaction specific code is used to process your payment. This means that your actual credit or debit card number is never transmitted with the payment to the merchant.
Read more about how Apple Pay keeps your information protected »
Using Apple Pay
Where can I use Apple Pay?
Visit the Apple Pay site for a list of participating merchants and mobile apps.
Will I continue to earn rewards or points with my PNC credit or debit card using Apple Pay?
If you are in a rewards program, you will continue to earn rewards or points for purchases made using your physical card or through your card in Apple Pay.
What if I need to return an item?
The return process varies by merchant. You may need to present a receipt from the merchant to return the item. To complete the return, hold your iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE or Apple Watch over the contactless payment terminal and wait for the slight vibration of the device to confirm the refund has been processed. You must use the same Apple Pay enabled device you used to purchase the item to process the return.
Can I make purchases with Apple Pay using my iPad?
Yes, Apple Pay is available on the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3, and can be used to make purchases within participating mobile apps. The iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 cannot be used to make in-store purchases at this time.
Can I make purchases with Apple Pay using my Apple Watch?
Yes, Apple Pay is available on the Apple Watch and can be used to make purchases in-store at participating merchants. The Apple Watch cannot be used to make in-app purchases at this time.
Can I use a card other than my default card to make a purchase?
When you hold your eligible iPhone over a contactless payment terminal to make a purchase, your default card will be displayed at the top of the screen and your other cards will appear stacked at the bottom. If you would like to use a card other than your default card to make the purchase, simply tap on the stack of cards at the bottom of the screen to view your other cards, select the one you would like to pay with and use your fingerprint or passcode to complete the purchase.
When making a purchase using the Apple Watch, double tapping the small button on the side of the watch will display your default card ready for use. To pay with a card other than your default card, simply swipe up and down to select the card you would like to use and hold your watch face near the terminal to complete your purchase.
Managing Apple Pay
Do I need to verify my card with PNC when I add it to Apple Pay?
For security purposes, we may ask you to call PNC to verify your card when adding it to Apple Pay. This is done to confirm your identity and protect your personal information.
Why is Apple Pay not working with my Apple Watch?
For security purposes, your Apple Watch will not be eligible for Apple Pay if you disable wrist detection, disable your device passcode, log out of iCloud or unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c. If you set up Apple Pay on your Apple Watch and then disable any of these features, the cards you enrolled in Apple Pay will be deleted and you will need to add them again. For customers using an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone SE with their Apple Watch, disabling these features will only remove the cards enrolled in Apple Pay through the Apple Watch app, and not the Wallet app. Cards enrolled in Apple Pay on your iPhone through Wallet will still be active.
Please see the Apple Watch site for more Apple Watch & Apple Pay troubleshooting.
What should I do when I receive a replacement card?
When a PNC credit or debit card enrolled in Apple Pay expires or is replaced due to loss, theft, fraud or chip card upgrade, PNC will automatically update your card information in Apple Pay within two (2) business days from when your replacement card is activated. To update Apple Pay immediately and not wait the two (2) business days for the automatic update, manually remove the existing card and add the new card to the Wallet app.
When a PNC SmartAccess card enrolled in Apple Pay expires or is replaced due to loss, theft, fraud or chip card upgrade, you will need to manually delete your existing card information and enroll your new card in Apple Pay using either the device camera or by typing in the card information.
What happens if I replace, update, or lose my Apple Pay device?
If you replace or update your iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, Apple Watch or iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, or iPhone 5c paired with your Apple Watch, your PNC debit or credit card(s) will not be transferred automatically. You will need to set up Apple Pay again and add your cards on the new device.
If your Apple Pay device is ever lost or stolen, you can use Find My iPhone to easily suspend the device account number, or call PNC bank using the number found on the back of your card to suspend it for you. You can continue to make purchases using your physical card even when the device account number is suspended on Apple Pay.
Will Apple Pay be available on my Android Phone?
PNC currently supports Android Pay, which allows cardholders to make payments with their PNC consumer and small business credit and debit cards using their eligible Android mobile devices. Click here for more information.
How can I change my default card in Apple Pay?
The first credit or debit card you add to Wallet or the Apple Watch app will automatically become your default card. This is the card that will appear on your iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE or Apple Watch when you use Apple Pay at a contactless payment reader when checking out. To change your default card, simply open settings and select the Wallet & Apple Pay tab for iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus or iPhone SE users, or the Apple Watch app tab for Apple Watch users.
Why does my card image in Wallet look different from my physical card?
Your card image in Wallet and the Apple Watch app is a digital representation of your physical PNC credit or debit card. The image you see in Wallet and the Apple Watch app may not be an exact copy of your PNC card.
Can I add my PNC debit and credit cards to Apple Pay on multiple devices?
Yes, you can add multiple PNC debit and credit cards to Apple Pay on multiple compatible devices.
How do I remove a card from Apple Pay?
To remove a card from Apple Pay, simply select the card in Wallet or in the Apple Watch app and click on the ⓘ icon in the bottom corner to view the back of the card. Scroll to the bottom to find the ‘remove card’ option. After deleting, you can re-add this card to Apple Pay at any time.
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What is Visa payWave®?
When you're ready to check out, look for the payWave symbol where you normally swipe your card. Visa payWave lets you make purchases faster than ever before. With Visa payWave there’s no need to fumble for cash or even swipe your card. Simply look for this symbol at checkout:
When you see it, hold your compatible iPhone in front of the secure reader. The payWave reader communicates wirelessly with your phone, so all you need to do is wave, pay and go.
What is Visa Checkout?
Visa Checkout lets you say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering your personal information every time you make a purchase online. Visa Checkout will remember your card numbers and shipping information, so you can speed through checkout with a single click wherever you see this button:
Current PNC customers can enroll in Visa Checkout to save time when they shop online.
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Important Legal Disclosures and Information
SmartAccess is a registered trademark of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association and used under license.
MasterCard® is a registered trademark of MasterCard International, Inc.
Apple, iPod, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone, Touch ID and Apple Pay are trademarks of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Bank deposit products and services provided by PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC
PNC does not charge a fee for Mobile Banking. However, third party message and data rates may apply. These include fees your wireless carrier may charge you for data usage and text messaging services. Check with your wireless carrier for details regarding your specific wireless plan and any data usage or text messaging charges that may apply. Also, a supported mobile device is needed to use the Mobile Banking App. Mobile Deposit is a feature of PNC Mobile Banking. Use of the Mobile Deposit feature requires a supported camera-equipped device and you must download a PNC mobile banking app. Eligible PNC Bank account and PNC Bank Online Banking required. Certain other restrictions apply. See the mobile banking terms and conditions in the PNC Online Banking Service Agreement.
PNC MasterCard® and commercial credit cards are not eligible at this time.
Visa payWave® is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association.
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