Is Apple Pay down? Usage issues reported May 16

Thousands reported problems utilizing Apple Pay connected Friday, May 16, according to the outage tracker website, Downdetector.

According to the site, reports peaked astatine implicit 2,800 astatine astir noon ET connected Friday, with a flimsy alteration successful reports an hr later. Apple’s strategy presumption website confirms problems with its outgo feature.

Users reported issues with Apple Card, Apple Cash, Apple Pay, and Apple Wallet.

Apple did not instantly respond to USA TODAY’s petition for remark connected Friday.

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