Apple Pay Sandbox testing

June 05, 2026

This section describes how to configure the Apple Pay sandbox environment to test your integration before going to production. The Apple Pay sandbox is a testing environment that uses test credit and debit cards to simulate real transactions without actual charges.

Supported Countries in Sandbox

The Apple Pay sandbox environment is available in the following countries:

Australia
Canada
China mainland
France
Ireland
Italy
Japan
New Zealand
Russia
Singapore
Spain
United Kingdom
United States

Prerequisites

To test in the Apple Pay sandbox environment you need:

An iPhone 6 or later (or a device compatible with Apple Pay).
A sandbox account in App Store Connect (see section: Create a Sandbox Account).
The test credentials listed in the sections below.

Create a Sandbox Account in App Store Connect

Follow these steps to create your sandbox tester account:

Sign in to App Store Connect.
Go to Users and Access.
Select the Sandbox tab.
Click Testers.
Click the (+) button to add a new tester.
Fill in the required fields: first name, last name, email address, and password.
Select the country/region.
Click Create.

Adding a Test Card to the Apple Pay Wallet

Step 1 — Sign out of iCloud on the device

Apple Pay sandbox requires the device to be signed in with a sandbox tester account, not your production Apple ID.

Go to Settings → [your name] (at the top).
Scroll down and tap Sign Out.
Confirm the full iCloud sign out.

Go to Settings → Sign in to your [device].
Enter the email and password of your sandbox tester account (created in App Store Connect).
Complete verification if prompted.

Step 3 — Open the Wallet app

From the home screen, open the Wallet app.
Tap the + (Add) button in the upper-right corner.

Step 4 — Select the entry method

Select Debit or Credit Card.
Choose Enter Card Number Manually (instead of using the camera).

Step 5 — Enter the test card details

Use one of Apple’s official test card numbers listed in the Test Cards section.

Step 6 — Complete the card registration

Enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV.
Tap Next.

Step 7 — Accept the terms and conditions

Review and accept the terms.
Tap Agree or Continue.

Step 8 — Verify the card was added

The card will appear in your Wallet. You can now use it for sandbox test payments.

Apple Pay Test Cards

American Express — United Kingdom

Card Number	Expiration	CID
37420 05569 95003	12/28	1111
37420 05590 81009	12/28	1111
37420 05605 82003	12/28	1111
37420 07381 38001	12/28	7777

American Express — United States

Card Number	Expiration	CID
37273 57230 32000	12/28	7777
37272 79248 51007	12/28	7777
37272 67850 11008	12/28	7777
37677 17299 24003	12/28	1111
37677 47309 52005	12/28	1111

Discover

Card Number	Expiration	CID
6011 0009 9013 9424	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9440	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9457	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9465	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9473	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9481	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9499	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9507	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9515	01/30	111
6011 0009 9013 9523	01/30	111

JCB

Card Number	Expiration	CVV
3540 5019 4979 4800	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4818	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4826	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4834	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4842	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4859	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4867	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4875	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4883	01/30	111
3540 5019 4979 4891	01/30	111

Mastercard

Card Number	Expiration	CVC
5204 2452 4000 1488	01/30	111
5204 2452 4000 1496	01/30	111
5204 2452 4000 1504	01/30	111
5204 2452 4000 1512	01/30	111
5204 2452 4000 1520	01/30	111

Visa

Card Number	Expiration	CVV
4622 9431 2318 0011	12/2028	111
4622 9431 2318 0029	12/2028	222
4622 9431 2318 0037	12/2028	333
4622 9431 2318 0045	12/2028	444
4622 9431 2318 0052	12/2028	555
4622 9431 2318 0060	12/2028	666
4622 9431 2318 0078	12/2028	777
4622 9431 2318 0086	12/2028	888
4622 9431 2318 0094	12/2028	999
4622 9431 2318 0102	12/2028	000

China UnionPay — Credit

Card Number	CVV	Expiration	OTP	PIN
6222 0000 1000 0003	102	12/2032	123456	939393
6222 0000 1000 0011	102	12/2032	123456	939393
6222 0000 1000 0029	102	12/2032	123456	939393
6222 0000 1000 0037	102	12/2032	123456	939393
6222 0000 1000 0045	102	12/2032	123456	939393

China UnionPay — Debit

Card Number	Notes
6221 0000 1000 0009	No CVV or expiration date required
6221 0000 1000 0017	No CVV or expiration date required
6221 0000 1000 0025	No CVV or expiration date required
6221 0000 1000 0033	No CVV or expiration date required
6221 0000 1000 0041	No CVV or expiration date required

Point of Sale (POS) Test Cards

These cards are used to test behavior on physical terminals (offline rejection beep):

Mastercard POS:

Card Number	Expiration	CVC
5204 2452 4000 1009	01/30	111
5204 2452 4000 1017	01/30	111

Visa POS:

Card Number	Expiration	CVV
4622 9431 2318 0003	12/2028	111
4622 9431 2318 0110	12/2028	111

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are there special decline codes for Apple Pay transactions? No, because the transaction travels to the card networks through the same card flow, and the same existing decline codes apply.

Are there maximum or minimum transaction amounts? No, there are no specific amount limits imposed by Apple Pay.

Does it work from mobile applications? No. Currently, the functionality is only available for purchases using web browsers.

Does domain registration need to be done in UAT (testing) and Production? Yes, Apple requires the domain to be validated in both environments in order to process payments correctly.

Does 3DS authentication apply to Apple Pay transactions? Apple Pay transactions do not require 3DS because when the card is registered in the wallet, the process is authorized by the Issuer.

Can I use sandbox cards in production? No. Sandbox cards are exclusively for the Apple Pay test environment. Real cards must be used in production.