How to Send Apple Pay Cash via iMessage in iOS 11

Updated Sep 13,2017 | by Niko

iOS 11, the next generation version of iOS, is introduced on June 5, 2017 at WWDC. Among those exciting new feature and update previews, Apple Pay – P2P support, which will be integrated into Message app, draws much attention.

This new feature in iOS 11 brings the convenience of Apple Pay to Messages. By making use of it, you are able to send/receive money through Messages app to your friends securely. The Peer to Peer money transfer feature will go live when iOS 11 becomes available in September 19. Before that, you can check the following article to figure out how to send Apple Pay Cash by iMessage in iOS 11.

How to Set Up Apple Pay on iPhone

To send Apple Pay Cash via iMessage, you have to set up Apple Pay on your iPhone properly. First of all, let’s see how to set up Apple Pay on iPhone.

1. Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay

2. Tap “Add Credit or Debit Card” (you may need to enter your password and sign into iCloud to continue)

3. Tap “Next” and follow the steps to add card (your bank or card issuer may require more information to verify your card during the process)

4. Once your card is verified, you can tap “Next” and start using Apple Pay

You can also watch Apple’s official video of how to set up Apple Pay on iPhone. Or read this full guide on how to use Apple Pay.

If you still want to know the information about setting up Apple Pay on your iPad, Apple Watch or Mac with Touch ID, just check its official guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204506.

Now, let’s back to the topic of how to send Apple Pay Cash via iMessage in iOS 11.

How to Send Apple Pay Cash via iMessage in iOS 11

In iOS 11, you can easily use Apple Pay with your credit or debit card to send money via iMessage instantly and securely. Follow these steps and see how to send Apple Pay Cash in iOS 11.

Send Apple Pay Cash via iMessage in iOS 11

1. Open Messages app on your iPhone

2. Choose a conversation and tap Apple Pay button in the new app drawer

3. Enter the amount and tap “Pay”

Note: you have to approve the payment with Touch ID or Face ID on iPhone X

In addition to sending Apple Pay Cash, you can request and receive money via iMessage in iOS 11 as well. Follow the 1 and 2 steps, and enter a particular amount and tap “Request”.

You are able to find money on Apple Pay Cash in the Wallet app. Moreover, you can make use of Siri in iOS 11 to send and receive money on your iPhone(Need iPhone manager?).

More iOS 11 Tips:

How to Send Live Photos as GIFs in iOS 11 on iPhone

How to Use Picture in Picture Mode in iOS 11

How to Disable Show Recents in Dock on iPad in iOS 11

How to Use Apple Pay on iPhone X with Face ID

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