Compliance

Apple Pay guidelines

The Apple Pay component follows Apple's official guidelines for Web implementation.

Button design guidelines

• Uses only Apple-approved button styles and types.
• Maintains proper button dimensions and aspect ratios.
• Supports all official button types (buy, pay, donate, subscribe, etc.).
• Adheres to accessibility requirements including screen reader support.

Payment request compliance

• Implements Apple Pay JS API specification correctly.
• Supports all required payment request fields.
• Validates data according to Apple's requirements.
• Handles all supported payment networks.

Security requirements

• Enforces HTTPS-only operation (required for Apple Pay JS).
• Implements proper merchant validation and domain verification.
• Uses secure token handling through Apple Pay JS.
• Follows Apple's encryption standards.

User experience guidelines

• Provides clear error messages using web-native patterns.
• Handles all user interaction scenarios including cancellation.
• Maintains consistent behaviour across browsers and devices.
• Ensures responsive design across screen sizes.

Web-specific requirements

Domain and SSL requirements

• HTTPS required: All Apple Pay implementations must use HTTPS.
• Domain verification: Domain must be registered with Apple Developer Console.
• SSL certificate: Valid SSL certificate from recognized authority.
• Domain association file: Host at https://yourdomain.com/.well-known/apple-developer-merchantid-domain-association.

Browser compatibility

• Safari: Safari 11.1+ on macOS 10.13.4+, Safari on iOS 11.2+.
• Device requirements: Touch ID, Face ID, or passcode-enabled device.
• Wallet setup: User must have configured payment methods in Wallet app.

Compliance checklist

Technical requirements

• HTTPS required: Site runs on secure HTTPS connection.
• Domain verification: Domain registered and verified with Apple Developer Console.
• Valid merchant ID: Apple Pay merchant ID properly configured.
• Browser compatibility: Tested on Safari and other supported browsers.
• Apple Pay JS integration: Proper ApplePaySession implementation.
• Error handling: Comprehensive error handling for all scenarios.

Security and compliance

• SSL certificate: Valid SSL certificate from recognized authority.
• Domain association: Apple developer domain association file properly hosted.
• Token handling: Secure handling of Apple Pay payment tokens.
• Data protection: No storage of sensitive payment information.
• PCI compliance: Maintains PCI DSS compliance standards.

User experience requirements

• Button guidelines: Uses Apple-approved button styles.
• Clear messaging: Clear error messages and user guidance.
• Graceful fallbacks: Handles Apple Pay unavailability gracefully.
• Responsive design: Works consistently across desktop and mobile.
• Accessibility: Screen reader and keyboard navigation support.

Testing and validation

• Device testing: Tested on actual Apple devices with Apple Pay.
• Payment testing: End-to-end payment testing in sandbox environment.
• Error testing: All error scenarios tested and handled properly.
• Performance: Fast loading and responsive user interface.

Apple Pay review process

Before going live, ensure your implementation:

Technical validation

• Payment flows work correctly: Test all payment scenarios including success, failure, and cancellation.
• Domain verification: Ensure domain association file is properly configured and accessible.
• Browser compatibility: Test across all supported browsers and devices.

Design compliance

• Button appearance: Uses Apple's standard button styles or approved custom implementations.
• Payment sheet integration: Seamless integration with Apple Pay JS payment sheet.
• Responsive design: Works correctly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Security validation

• HTTPS enforcement: All pages with Apple Pay use HTTPS.
• Domain verification: Domain properly registered with Apple Developer Console.
• Token processing: Secure server-side processing of Apple Pay tokens.

Best practices

Implementation

• Use Apple's official button styles for consistent user experience.
• Implement comprehensive error handling with user-friendly messages.
• Test thoroughly across browsers, devices, and screen sizes.

Security

• Never log or store sensitive payment information.
• Validate all payment tokens on your secure server.
• Keep SSL certificates up to date.

Monitoring

• Track payment success and failure rates.
• Monitor domain verification status.
• Regularly test payment flows across browsers and devices.