Can you send Apple Pay Cash anonymously?

[Nimoy]

Suppose someone who isn't in your contact list sends you money via Apple Pay Cash. Other than that person's phone number, is there any identifying information that is traceable to the sender?

 

[988466]

Trying to figure out a new type of scam?

 

[elistan]

Well, it sounds like this new system will operate over iMessage, so I would assume that all iMessage rules apply. So the receiver will see the sender's address, whether that's a phone number or an email address, but I assume you can create an Apple ID with a throw-away email address and use that to send with. I've no idea what sort of info Apple keeps when somebody opens up a new Apple ID.

 

[hamiltonrwatch]

Trying to figure out a new type of scam?

OR...maybe the sender wishes to practice the true meaning of charity?

Anonymity.

 

[Nimoy]

Now that it has officially launched, maybe someone could answer my question!

 

[Demonface]

Now that it has officially launched, maybe someone could answer my question!

imnot sure if anyone would have an answer this soon. you might get an answer in a few months or a year.

 

[Julien]

If any of you want to send me Cash anonymously I will post if it's successful. Form what I understand it is an individual thing and each person will have to test it with me.

 

[CobraPA]

I’m going with no. You need an Apple ID with associated payment method ( CC or other funding method.) I don’t think there is any way for that to be anonymous. At least Apple has all your info, even if the receiver only sees Apple ID initially.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Now that it has officially launched, maybe someone could answer my question!

No, you cannot.

 

[Nimoy]

I’m going with no. You need an Apple ID with associated payment method ( CC or other funding method.) I don’t think there is any way for that to be anonymous. At least Apple has all your info, even if the receiver only sees Apple ID initially.

I should clarify. I understand that the payment would ultimately be traceable by Apple. I'm just wondering if the sender's name is given to the recipient.

 

[ectospheno]

Read the terms of service. Apple just made it really easy to sign up for a bank account.

 

[Mlrollin91]

I should clarify. I understand that the payment would ultimately be traceable by Apple. I'm just wondering if the sender's name is given to the recipient.

Yes. The senders name is included. I deleted their contact from my phone and had them send me money. It shows under Apple Pay Cash transactions “Jon Doe” sent you money.

 

[NoBoMac]

Yes. The senders name is included. I deleted their contact from my phone and had them send me money. It shows under Apple Pay Cash transactions “Jon Doe” sent you money.

Thanks for that. Was guessing that this would be the case since both parties need to be signed into iMessages, on 11.2, and have Cash enabled.

Throw in that you can request a transaction statement, where this information might be included, and that you eventually need to verify your identity once you hit the $500 mark...

Definitely not a system for paying for less than legal transactions.

 

[Nimoy]

Yes. The senders name is included. I deleted their contact from my phone and had them send me money. It shows under Apple Pay Cash transactions “Jon Doe” sent you money.

Thanks!