Apple Pay with case on?

[helicopter96]

I have an iPhone 6 and protect it with the Otterbox Commuter case, I don't think this would impair the NFC chip or Apple Pay at all. Would you guys agree?

 

[CoilTap]

It should be fine.

 

[ucfgrad93]

A case doesn't stop bluetooth, wifi, or cellular signal, why would it stop NFC?

 

[wermy]

Unless your case is made out of lead, it should be fine.

 

[Jordan921]

A case doesn't stop bluetooth, wifi, or cellular signal, why would it stop NFC?

Haha people don't think sometimes.

 

[rui no onna]

Unless your case is greater than 10cm thick or made out of lead, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[BoricuaHec01]

So the useless threads in regards to Pay begins......

 

[its Dale]

some aluminum cases can weaken signals, but not block them.

 

[poorcody]

Cases with Magnets?

I see a few cases out there that hold the phone in with a magnet (example). I wonder if that will interfere with NFC? It does affect the compass.

 

[wermy]

So the useless threads in regards to Pay begins......

It's only useless to you because you already knew the answer.

I'd say it's at least a valid question to someone who isn't that tech-savvy (no offense intended toward the OP).

 

[Applejuiced]

Nope, It wont work. You will need to remove the case and any rings or other jewelry you might have on your fingers so you don't interrupt the apple pay signal.

 

[Supermallet]

So the useless threads in regards to Pay begins......

Given that NFC is a close proximity technology, and that lots of people here are iPhone users who have not yet used NFC before, I think the question of whether Apple Pay will work for phones in thick cases isn't a useless thread. And mocking someone for asking that question is of no benefit to the community, whereas giving an actual answer to the question would be beneficial.

 

[Rlong405]

Nope, It wont work. You will need to remove the case and any rings or other jewelry you might have on your fingers so you don't interrupt the apple pay signal.

Do I need to remove my tinfoil hat?

 

[Ramio]

Actually it isnt a dumb question. I had to get rid of a case yesterday because wifi reception sucked with it on. Took it off and wifi is great again so it is a valid question.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Nope, It wont work. You will need to remove the case and any rings or other jewelry you might have on your fingers so you don't interrupt the apple pay signal.

You know that about 25% of the people, here, will believe you!

 

[Applejuiced]

Do I need to remove my tinfoil hat?

Yes, but after you scan your fingerprint and transaction goes through you can safely put it back on without any issues

You know that about 25% of the people, here, will believe you!

Lol

 

[Agent-P]

Nope, It wont work. You will need to remove the case and any rings or other jewelry you might have on your fingers so you don't interrupt the apple pay signal.

And your shoes if you're trying to pay a TSA worker.

 

[chrise2]

Its not a dumb question. NFC stands for Near Field Communication. What if "near" meant really near? Like 1mm? Then a case might be a problem. But its not that short range, so it should be fine.

 

[terraphantm]

A case doesn't stop bluetooth, wifi, or cellular signal, why would it stop NFC?

Well NFC is much lower power and uses a very different frequency, so I understand the concern. But the range is 5-10cm, so even the thickest of cases should be fine

 

[Eileen89]

A case doesn't stop bluetooth, wifi, or cellular signal, why would it stop NFC?

^ This. I don't see how having a case on will have any impact at all on this.

 

[arliu]

used apple pay with ps aj, no problems at all

 

[Oridus]

Apple Pay with case on?

Works just fine with a speck candy shell on

 

[jamwin]

It works! Just get your thumb on the home button quickly enough...

 

[960design]

Actually I have the iPhone 7+ with Otterbox Commuter, and it DOESN''T work with the case on. I previously had the same issue with Nexus 6 and Galaxy S8+. The S8 had a flip tri fold case so you could get a bit closer, and it worked sometimes. Will try screen down. When I do it with the case on, the terminal responds with "please insert/swipe card" and the option to tap goes away.

You'd think it would not be an issue, but there you have it.

Zombie Thread... but here's my story.

I use Apple Pay quite often, ( not every day - but most days ) and have the Apple Leather case on my iPhone 7. Never had a problem with Apple Pay. The NFC range is pretty decent; I typically get the little tap about 4-6 inches away from the reader.

 

[McScooby]

Pay on an iPhone? nah, pass, that's what the watch is for!