Yes, AliExpress accepts Apple Pay. The catch is that it only works in the AliExpress mobile app on iPhone or iPad. If you are trying to pay with Apple Pay through a desktop browser or Safari on iOS, it will not appear. That single restriction explains almost every “Apple Pay not working on AliExpress” complaint online. The feature exists and functions correctly, but only through the app.
Apple Pay Works in the App, Not the Browser
This distinction matters because AliExpress does not surface Apple Pay at the browser checkout, even on an iPhone. Opening aliexpress.com in Safari and expecting Apple Pay at checkout will not work. The option simply does not appear there.
Download and use the AliExpress app from the App Store. Once you are inside the app, Apple Pay appears at checkout alongside other payment methods. The payment experience is the same as any other app that supports Apple Pay: Face ID or Touch ID authenticates the charge, and your card number is never directly shared with AliExpress. Apple Pay uses tokenization, which means a one-time code represents your card instead of the actual number. This makes it more secure than typing your card details directly into AliExpress.
How to Activate Apple Pay at AliExpress Checkout
The setup requires two things to be in place before you reach checkout.
First, your iPhone or iPad must have Apple Pay configured. Open the Wallet app, confirm a Visa or Mastercard is added and active, and verify that card is set as your default for Apple Pay if you have multiple cards.
Second, open the AliExpress app (not the website), add your items to the cart, and proceed to checkout. On the payment selection screen, scroll through the available methods. Apple Pay appears as an option if your device supports it and a compatible card is in your Wallet. Tap Apple Pay, select your card if prompted, and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. The payment processes immediately and AliExpress confirms the order.
Why Apple Pay Is Not Showing at Your AliExpress Checkout
The most common reasons:
You are using the browser. Switch to the AliExpress app. This solves the problem in the majority of cases.
Apple Pay is not set up on your device. Open the Wallet app and check that at least one card is added and showing as active.
Your card is not compatible. Most Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards work with Apple Pay on AliExpress. Some prepaid cards and non-standard card types do not. Check whether your card supports Apple Pay at all by looking in the Wallet app.
Outdated app version. Update the AliExpress app through the App Store. Older versions sometimes display a reduced set of payment options.
Region restriction. Apple Pay on AliExpress is available in most major markets but may have limited availability in certain countries. If you are in a market where Apple Pay itself has low adoption, the option may not appear.
What to Use If Apple Pay Still Does Not Work
AliExpress Payment Alternatives If Apple Pay Fails
| Method | Works in App? | Works in Browser? | Security Level |
| Visa/Mastercard card | Yes | Yes | Strong (with chargeback right) |
| Google Pay | Yes (Android) | No | Strong |
| Revolut | Yes | Yes | Good |
| Klarna (eligible markets) | Yes | Varies | Good |
A Visa or Mastercard credit card entered directly is the most reliable fallback and gives you the strongest overall protection: AliExpress buyer protection plus your bank’s chargeback right. If you prefer not to enter card details directly, Revolut works consistently on AliExpress once online payments are enabled in the Revolut app settings.
Takeaway
Apple Pay works on AliExpress without complications once you are using the app rather than the browser. If it is still not showing after switching to the app, a quick check of your Wallet setup and an app update resolve it in most cases. For anything that remains stuck, a credit card entered directly gives you the same security benefits and stronger buyer protection overall.
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