Pro Tip: Quick way to find stores that take Apple Pay

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Apple in talks to bring Apple Pay to Israel
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Pro Tip Cult of Mac bugApple Pay is showing up in more places these days, but if you live in a town like mine, it can be hard to know exactly where those places are.

Want to know whether that hip restaurant down the street or your local pharmacy supports Apple Pay before you get there? Here’s a super easy trick using either your iPhone or your Mac.

There are other ways to figure out where Apple Pay is supported, but this one is by far the easiest, as it uses the devices you already have.

You're just a couple of taps away from Apple Pay on iOS.
You’re just a couple of taps away from Apple Pay on iOS.
Photo: Rob LeFebvre/Cult of Mac

On your iPhone, finding whether your retail outlet takes Apple Pay is a cinch. Simply launch Maps on your device and then search for your destination. Once you find it, tap on the little title flag that’s attached to the pin on your map. You’ll get the informational page for your store, and if it accepts Apple Pay, there’ll be a little logo near the bottom of the informational section, just above the Photos.

OS X Maps lets you see Apple Pay information easily.
OS X Maps lets you see Apple Pay information easily.
Photo: Rob LeFebvre/Cult of Mac

On your Mac, it’s a similar process. Launch Maps with a click and then search for the store, restaurant, or other business you’re looking to go to. Click on the pin, then the little title flag, and the informational pane will pop up. Simply look under the hours of operation section to find the Apple Pay symbol.

Now at least you can show up planning to use Apple Pay, rather than having to take all your other payment options (cash, cards, dishwashing) when you go.

Via: OS X Daily

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