How to Enable Apple Pay in Stripe, Add & Setup Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Apple Pay can speed up checkout significantly for customers on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and enabling it inside Stripe is a fairly quick setup process. This guide walks through activating Apple Pay in your Stripe dashboard, verifying your domain, and testing the payment flow before going live.
01Open your Stripe dashboard
Log into Stripe and navigate to the payment methods section where Apple Pay can be enabled.
02Verify your domain
Complete Stripe's domain verification process so Apple Pay can be used securely on your website.
03Connect Apple Pay to your checkout
Enable Apple Pay as an available payment method within your Stripe-powered checkout or payment form.
04Test the payment flow
Run a test transaction using Apple Pay to confirm it works correctly before customers start using it.
05Go live
Once testing confirms everything works, Apple Pay will be available for customers to use at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an Apple Developer account to enable Apple Pay in Stripe?
No, Stripe handles the necessary Apple Pay merchant setup for you, so you don't need a separate Apple Developer account.
Is domain verification required for Apple Pay?
Yes, Stripe requires you to verify your domain before Apple Pay can be used on your website's checkout.
Can customers use Apple Pay on Android devices?
No, Apple Pay is exclusive to Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and won't appear as an option for Android users.
Does enabling Apple Pay cost extra on Stripe?
Apple Pay transactions are typically processed under your standard Stripe payment fees without additional charges just for enabling it.
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