How do I implement Apple Pay on my website?

Generated on 7/30/2024

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To implement Apple Pay on your website, follow these steps:

  1. Import the Apple Pay JavaScript SDK:

    • Ensure you import the Apple Pay JavaScript SDK or update your existing version to 2.0 or higher. It's recommended to place this in the head tag of your HTML document to ensure that Apple Pay is ready to go as soon as your page loads.
  2. Use the JavaScript SDK Apple Pay Button:

    • Use the JavaScript SDK Apple Pay button instead of the CSS implemented variant. This ensures that non-Safari browser support works. You can check the linked developer docs for more details on how to display and customize the Apple Pay button.
  3. Check Payment Capabilities:

    • Use the canMakePayments API or the new Apple Pay capabilities API to determine when and where to display the Apple Pay button. The Apple Pay capabilities call will return an object containing a payment credential status key with values such as payment credentials available, payment credentials unavailable, and payment credential status unknown.
  4. Handle Non-Safari Browsers:

    • For non-Safari browsers, a scannable code will pop up on the screen. Users can scan this code with their iPhone to securely and privately complete the payment. This uses the same payment systems as a typical iPhone Apple Pay transaction, so no additional modifications are required for different browsers.
  5. Testing:

    • Refer to the developer docs regarding beta testing to ensure your integration works as expected.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the session What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay.

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