#Apple Pay (iPhone and Apple Watch)
#Adding Your Light Card to Apple Pay
- Open the Light app and go to Cards
- Find your physical Light card
- Tap Add to Apple Wallet (or the Apple Pay button)
- Follow Apple's setup steps to verify your card
- Your Light card now appears in Apple Wallet
#Using Apple Pay at Stores
Once your Light card is in Apple Wallet, you can:
With iPhone:
- Hold your phone near the payment reader
- Use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate
- Your Light card processes the payment
With Apple Watch:
- Double-press the side button to access your wallet
- Hold your watch near the payment reader
- Authenticate if needed
- Payment is processed instantly
Apple Pay works with your physical Light card—it's just a digital version for convenience.
#Google Pay (Android)
#Adding Your Light Card to Google Pay
- Open the Light app and go to Cards
- Find your physical Light card
- Tap Add to Google Pay (or the Google Pay button)
- Verify your card information
- Your Light card is now in Google Pay
#Using Google Pay at Stores
With Android Phone:
- Unlock your phone
- Hold it near the contactless payment reader
- Google Pay automatically detects and processes the payment
- No authentication needed for small amounts (varies by merchant)
With Android Watch:
- Keep your watch unlocked
- Hold it near the payment reader
- Payment processes automatically
Google Pay works everywhere contactless payments are accepted.
#What You Should Know
- Same card, same limits: Using Apple Pay or Google Pay doesn't change your spending limit or how your company tracks expenses
- Receipts still required: After making a payment, you still need to attach receipts in Light for your finance team
- Contactless payments: Both Apple Pay and Google Pay use secure contactless technology—your actual card number isn't shared with the merchant
- Mobile security: Your payment information is protected by your phone's security (Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN)
#Removing from Apple Pay or Google Pay
If you need to remove your Light card from Apple Pay or Google Pay:
- Go to your device's wallet or payment settings
- Find your Light card
- Select Remove Card
You can always re-add it later through the Light app.
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