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title: How it Works
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excerpt: Understand how Apple Pay payment authorization works with Pine Labs.
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  title: Authorize Payment API – Pine Labs Payments
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    Authorize payment transactions securely using Pine Labs API. Developer guide
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## Apple Pay payment flow


1. **Customer Selects Apple Pay at Checkout** : The Apple Pay button appears only if the payment method is supported in the customer’s region and they have at least one card added to Apple Wallet.
2. **Apple Pay Displays Available Cards** : The customer sees their default card along with any additional cards stored in Apple Pay. They can choose the card they wish to use.
3. **Customer Authenticates the Payment** : The customer authenticates the transaction using Face ID, Touch ID, or by double-clicking the side button.
4. **Payment is Completed Instantly** : After successful authentication, the payment is processed immediately, and the customer is redirected back to your website or app with a confirmation message.

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> 📘 For Non-Safari Browsers:
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> - If the customer is not using Safari, a QR code will be displayed. They can scan this code with an Apple device to complete the payment through Apple Pay.