It’s no wonder that Amazon continues to be a premier choice for Black Friday bargains. This year, the retail powerhouse’s **[Black Friday shopping event](https://mashable.com/article/amazon-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know)** begins on November 21 and extends until December 2. As in prior years, **[early deals](https://mashable.com/article/early-black-friday-2024-amazon-deals)** on **[Apple products](https://mashable.com/article/early-black-friday-2024-apple-deals)**, **[smartwatches](https://mashable.com/article/early-black-friday-2024-fitness-tracker-deals)**, **[TVs](https://mashable.com/article/early-black-friday-2024-tv-deals)**, and much more have already started appearing, well ahead of the actual event.

For smart consumers looking to seize exclusive Black Friday savings, Amazon provides a smooth shopping experience with varied payment methods. Beyond the usual debit and credit cards or Amazon gift cards, Apple fans can now utilize **[Apple Pay](https://mashable.com/article/how-to-setup-and-use-apple-pay)** for purchases on Amazon.

While Apple Pay works with most — though not all — merchants on Amazon, it streamlines the checkout experience for eligible transactions. Here’s how to use Apple Pay on Amazon.

### How to Use Apple Pay on Amazon

1. **Set up Apple Pay on your iPhone**: If you haven’t done so, add your debit or credit card to your iPhone’s Wallet app to activate Apple Pay.
2. **Open the Amazon app**.
3. **Add items to your cart** and go to checkout. If the vendor accepts Apple Pay, it will appear as a payment option (ensure you have a card linked to your Wallet app). **Select Apple Pay**.
4. **Confirm your address and payment information**.
5. When prompted, use **Face ID or Touch ID** to validate the purchase.
6. **Confirm payment** to finalize the transaction.

### How to Use an Apple Card on Amazon

If you’re buying from a third-party seller that doesn’t accept Apple Pay, you can still employ your **[Apple Card](https://mashable.com/review/apple-card)** by adding it as a payment method on Amazon. Here’s how:

1. **Add your Apple Card to the Wallet app** on your iPhone by tapping the **+ symbol**.
2. **Open the Amazon app**.
3. On the main screen, tap the **Account icon** (located next to the homepage icon).
4. In the new menu, choose **Your Account**.
5. Scroll down to find the **Payments** section and tap **Your Payments**.
6. On the following screen, navigate to the **Wallet tab** and click **+Add**.
7. Choose **Add a credit or debit card** and input your Apple Card details.
8. Finally, tap **Add and continue** to complete the setup. You can now utilize your Apple Card for Amazon purchases.

By following these straightforward steps, you can take advantage of Amazon’s Black Friday offers using Apple Pay or your Apple Card, ensuring an easy and seamless shopping experience.