Body:
Hello,
We are currently implementing iOS order verification and have encountered an issue. Some of the receipts we verify return with an empty in_app array, which makes it impossible to determine whether there is a valid in-app purchase.
Below is the code we’re using for verification and the result we receive:
Code Example:
public function iosVerifyReceipt($receipt, $password = '', $sandbox = false)
{
$url = $sandbox ? 'https://sandbox.itunes.apple.com/verifyReceipt' : 'https://buy.itunes.apple.com/verifyReceipt';
if (empty($password)) {
$data = json_encode(['receipt-data' => $receipt]);
} else {
$data = json_encode(['receipt-data' => $receipt, 'password' => $password]);
}
$ch = curl_init($url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $data);
$result = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
$result = json_decode($result, true);
$result = $result ?? [];
$result['sandbox'] = $sandbox;
if ($result['status'] != 0) {
Log::warning('ios verify receipt failed', ['receipt' => $receipt, 'result' => $result, 'sandbox' => $sandbox]);
if ($result['status'] == 21007) {
return $this->iosVerifyReceipt($receipt, $password, true);
}
}
return $result;
}
// Order validation check
if (empty($result) || $result['status'] != 0) {
throw new BadRequestHttpException("Ios Order Verify Error");
}
$appItemId = $result['receipt']['app_item_id'] ?? "";
if ($appItemId != MY_APP_ID) {
throw new BadRequestHttpException("Ios Order Verify Error");
}
$inApp = array_filter(
$result['receipt']['in_app'] ?? [],
function ($item) use ($transactionId,$order) {
return $item['transaction_id'] == $transactionId && $item['product_id'] == $order->getProductId();
}
);
if (empty($inApp)) {
throw new BadRequestHttpException( "Ios Order Verify Error");
}
Array
(
[receipt] => Array
(
[receipt_type] => Production
[adam_id] => *
[app_item_id] => *
[bundle_id] => *
[application_version] => 5511
[download_id] => *
[version_external_identifier] => *
[receipt_creation_date] => 2025-02-11 04:06:47 Etc/GMT
[receipt_creation_date_ms] => *
[receipt_creation_date_pst] => 2025-02-10 20:06:47 America/Los_Angeles
[request_date] => 2025-02-11 15:54:56 Etc/GMT
[request_date_ms] => *
[request_date_pst] => 2025-02-11 07:54:56 America/Los_Angeles
[original_purchase_date] => 2025-02-11 04:02:41 Etc/GMT
[original_purchase_date_ms] => *
[original_purchase_date_pst] => 2025-02-10 20:02:41 America/Los_Angeles
[original_application_version] => *
[preorder_date] => 2025-01-17 21:12:28 Etc/GMT
[preorder_date_ms] => *
[preorder_date_pst] => 2025-01-17 13:12:28 America/Los_Angeles
[in_app] => Array
(
)
)
[environment] => Production
[status] => 0
[sandbox] =>
)
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Hello,
We are currently implementing iOS order verification and have encountered an issue. Some of the receipts we verify return with an empty in_app array, which makes it impossible to determine whether there is a valid in-app purchase.
Below is the code we’re using for verification and the result we receive:
Code Example:
public function iosVerifyReceipt($receipt, $password = '', $sandbox = false)
{
$url = $sandbox ? 'https://sandbox.itunes.apple.com/verifyReceipt' : 'https://buy.itunes.apple.com/verifyReceipt';
if (empty($password)) {
$data = json_encode(['receipt-data' => $receipt]);
} else {
$data = json_encode(['receipt-data' => $receipt, 'password' => $password]);
}
$ch = curl_init($url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $data);
$result = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
$result = json_decode($result, true);
$result = $result ?? [];
$result['sandbox'] = $sandbox;
if ($result['status'] != 0) {
Log::warning('ios verify receipt failed', ['receipt' => $receipt, 'result' => $result, 'sandbox' => $sandbox]);
if ($result['status'] == 21007) {
return $this->iosVerifyReceipt($receipt, $password, true);
}
}
return $result;
}
// Order validation check
if (empty($result) || $result['status'] != 0) {
throw new BadRequestHttpException("Ios Order Verify Error");
}
$appItemId = $result['receipt']['app_item_id'] ?? "";
if ($appItemId != MY_APP_ID) {
throw new BadRequestHttpException("Ios Order Verify Error");
}
$inApp = array_filter($result['receipt']['in_app'] ?? [], function ($item) use ($transactionId, $order) {
return $item['transaction_id'] == $transactionId && $item['product_id'] == $order->getProductId();
});
if (empty($inApp)) {
throw new BadRequestHttpException("Ios Order Verify Error");
}
Array
(
[receipt] => Array
(
[receipt_type] => Production
[adam_id] => *
[app_item_id] => *
[bundle_id] => *
[application_version] => *
[download_id] => *
[version_external_identifier] => *
[receipt_creation_date] => 2025-02-11 04:06:47 Etc/GMT
[receipt_creation_date_ms] => *
[receipt_creation_date_pst] => 2025-02-10 20:06:47 America/Los_Angeles
[request_date] => 2025-02-11 15:54:56 Etc/GMT
[request_date_ms] => *
[request_date_pst] => 2025-02-11 07:54:56 America/Los_Angeles
[original_purchase_date] => 2025-02-11 04:02:41 Etc/GMT
[original_purchase_date_ms] => *
[original_purchase_date_pst] => 2025-02-10 20:02:41 America/Los_Angeles
[original_application_version] => 5511
[preorder_date] => 2025-01-17 21:12:28 Etc/GMT
[preorder_date_ms] => *
[preorder_date_pst] => 2025-01-17 13:12:28 America/Los_Angeles
[in_app] => Array
(
)
)
[environment] => Production
[status] => 0
[sandbox] =>
)
Problem Description:
• We are noticing that in some orders, the in_app array is returned as empty. This causes difficulty in verifying the presence of in-app purchases.
• Our validation logic assumes that if in_app is empty, the order is invalid, but we would like clarification on whether this is correct or if such a scenario is normal under certain conditions.
Actions Taken:
• We have reviewed Apple’s documentation and other related resources, but no clear explanation is given about when in_app might be empty.
• Can we safely rely on an empty in_app array to consider the order invalid, or should we investigate further for potential issues like delays or errors during the verification process?
We would appreciate your guidance on how to handle such cases. Thank you for your support!
Hey everyone,
I wanted to check if anyone else has faced extreme delays when requesting access to Apple Pay Wallet APIs. It was Oct 11 2024 a year ago since we first applied to enable in-app provisioning for virtual cards in our app and we made 1% progress.
For context, we already got access from Google for Google Wallet—it was smooth, professional, and timely. But with Apple… it’s been nothing but an endless cycle of waiting.
We followed every step, submitted everything correctly, and even called Apple Developer Support multiple times. Their response? "We've escalated it." Again and again. But there’s no real progress. We’re rerouted, ignored, and left in limbo.
At this point, I don’t even know if anyone is actually reviewing these requests. If a business like ours—fully compliant and ready to integrate—can’t even get a response in 150 day, how is this process supposed to work?
I’m posting this here because I can’t be the only one. Has anyone else faced this? If you finally got access, how did you do it? Because right now, it feels like Apple Pay in-app provisioning is an impossible goal.
Hoping someone from Apple sees this and realizes how broken this process is. We’re just trying to innovate and offer Apple users a great experience—why is it so difficult?
Looking forward to hearing from anyone in the community who can help, Thanks! 🙏
Hello forum,
Hope all is great!
I have a shortcut automation which uses the transaction trigger. Since updating to ios 18 the transaction trigger does not work anymore.
Whenever a transaction is done, the “Running your automation” notification does not show up and the automation does not work.
To share with you the steps I’ve done so far:
1.Remove the automation and do it again
2.Remove the card from apple pay
3. Delete and install again the shortcut app
4. Turned on and off the phone
I can confirm the automation works on my other iPhone with the latest version of IOS 17.
Would really appreciate if anyone has any insights about that, or if this happened to you as well.
Cheers!
Dorin
Hi team at Apple, here is a scenario we came across:
The order of priority of payment methods in Apple Wallet follows:
Credit
Debit
Apple Cash
Our app displays a payment sheet that excludes credit cards. Instead of a debit card, the default payment option shown to the user on the payment sheet is Apple Cash.
Is this a known issue or have we configured something wrong in our end?
I am trying to get a pass reader certified through the mFi / WPC certification process. The problem I have is that the Certifier app will not allow testing results to be submitted due to some missing information. I need support to discuss the missing information, but I have received no replies from the email provided for WPC Certification Representative.
Does anyone here know how to get support for the WPC Certification process?
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Apple Pay
We received a request directly from /apple/notifications. This subscription is not a renewal, but a first-time purchase. We associate the originalTransactionId with the user's ID to identify the subscribed user. However, since we do not have access to the user's ID on our server through this direct request, we are unable to properly process the subscription.
How should we handle this type of subscription request?
What is the source of this subscription, and why are some users able to bypass in-app purchases for first-time subscriptions and make the purchase directly?
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Apple Pay
I am trying to do a mass enablement of a merchant ids for a psp.
The ids have been approved by apple. I am attempting to add more using the Post Request: https://apple-pay-gateway.apple.com/paymentservices/registerMerchant
(https://developer.apple.com/documentation/applepaywebmerchantregistrationapi/register_merchant) but am always getting a Refuse to connect error.
What authentication is required to get a 200 successful response?
Hello Apple Developer Team/Community,
I am working on developing an Apple Wallet pass with NFC functionality for our electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The goal is to enable a "tap-to-start charging" feature, providing a seamless and efficient experience for users. However, my request for an NFC certificate to enable this functionality has been rejected.
Here is a summary of my use case and actions taken so far:
1. Use Case:
The Wallet pass will allow users to initiate charging sessions by tapping their iPhones or Apple Watches on the EV charger.
This feature aims to simplify the process by eliminating the need for additional apps, physical cards, or manual inputs.
It enhances accessibility and aligns with Apple’s goals of providing users with secure and convenient solutions.
2. Steps Taken:
Submitted the NFC certificate request with a detailed explanation of the functionality.
Included diagrams and supporting documents demonstrating the workflow and system readiness.
Received a rejection without clear guidance on how to address the issue.
3. Technical Readiness:
Our backend is fully prepared to support NFC passes, including secure processing of tap events and payload encryption.
The Wallet pass has been configured to include the nfc field with the required encryptionPublicKey.
Request for Assistance:
Could you provide guidance on improving my application to meet Apple’s criteria for NFC certificates?
Are there specific requirements or examples of successful NFC-enabled Wallet pass applications that I can use as a reference?
If anyone has faced a similar rejection, what steps did you take to get approval?
Additional Information:
Use case: EV charging stations
NFC functionality: Tap-to-start charging session
Current implementation: Pass is functional without NFC but requires NFC for seamless operation.
Any advice or resources to help resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.
Best regards,
DeveloperSquillion
all mastercard cards expired in 2024
Hi,
To ensure the issue is not caused by an error within your app or web service request, please review the following documentation:
Wallet Passes
Wallet Developer Guide
If the resources above don’t help identify the cause of the error, please provide more information about your app or web services to get started. To prevent sending sensitive credentials in plain text, create a report in Feedback Assistant to share the details requested below. Additionally, if the error is something we need to investigate further, the appropriate engineering teams also have access to the same information and can communicate with you directly within Feedback Assistant for more information, as needed. Please follow the instructions below to submit your report.
For issues occurring with your native app or web service, perform the following steps:
Install the Wallet profile on your iOS or watchOS device.
Reproduce the issue and make a note of the timestamp when the issue occurred, while optionally capturing screenshots or video.
Gather a sysdiagnose on the same iOS or watchOS device.
Create a Feedback Assistant report with the following information:
The serial number of the device.
Open Settings > General > About > Serial Number (tap and hold to copy).
The SEID (Secure Element Identifier) of the device, represented as a HEX encoded string.
Open Settings > General > About > SEID (tap and hold to copy).
The sysdiagnose gathered after reproducing the issue.
The .pkpass file(s), pass signing certificate(s) and pass type identiifier(s) (optional).
The timestamp of when the issue was reproduced.
Screenshots or videos of errors and unexpected behaviors (optional).
Important: From the logs gathered above, you should be able to determine the cause of the failure from PassbookUIService, PassKit or PassKitCore, and by filtering for your SEID or pass type identifier in the Safari Web Inspector. See Inspecting Safari on macOS to learn more.
Submitting your feedback
Before you submit to Feedback Assistant, please confirm the requested information above is included in your feedback. Failure to provide the requested information will only delay my investigation into the reported issue within your Wallet pass implementation.
After your submission to Feedback Assistant is complete, please respond in your existing Developer Forums post with the Feedback ID. Once received, I can begin my investigation and determine if this issue is caused by an error within your web implementation, a configuration issue within your developer account, or an underlying system bug.
Cheers,
Paris X Pinkney | WWDR | DTS Engineer
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/apple_pay_on_the_web/applepaypaymentrequest/3955945-multitokencontexts
According to this document, I know that I can initialize a multiTokenContexts when initializing ApplePayPaymentRequest.
But I am now facing a tricky problem. If the user's order does not require multiTokenContexts, then I will not initialize this field when I first make ApplePayPaymentRequest. When the user is in the payment process, I may update multiTokenContexts. But this time, the update is not allowed, ApplePay will be cancelled and the payment will be closed.
For example, if the user's address in Apple Pay is different, I need to update multiTokenContexts to support the payment of goods to multiple merchants, which will generate an update of multiTokenContexts. MultiTokenContexts can be updated in the onshippingcontactselected method.
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/apple_pay_on_the_web/applepaysession/1778009-onshippingcontactselected
My question is that from the beginning, there was no multiTokenContexts to update multiTokenContexts in onshippingcontactselected, which would cause the user to close the payment and need to manually click to pay again.
This user experience is not very friendly. Is there a better way for me to go from no multiTokenContexts to multiTokenContexts without interrupting the user's payment process?
So I'm wondering if Apple makes commission on those payments since they're made in the app. For example a user may pay another user to clean their car. This will be handled with Stripe Connect and their balance, payment history, etc will be displayed in the app.
Does Apple charge commission on that?
The section the app review guidelines that I'm refrencing is below, but I'm still a little confused.
3.1.3(e) Goods and Services Outside of the App: If your app enables people to purchase physical goods or services that will be consumed outside of the app, you must use purchase methods other than in-app purchase to collect those payments, such as Apple Pay or traditional credit card entry.
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Apple Pay
What is the version policy for the Apple Pay SDK Javascript ?
The documentation refers to this link :
https://applepay.cdn-apple.com/jsapi/1.latest/apple-pay-sdk.js
The future updates will overrride the file on that link ? Is there a way to be notified of any changes ?
We are using a previous version named v1 :
https://applepay.cdn-apple.com/jsapi/v1/apple-pay-sdk.js
What are the risks not using changing to the lastesdt link ?
Thank you for your help.
Apple pay on checkout in iframe is working with test cards while in Private window. However when we go into normal browsing the Apple Pay button is greyed out. Real cards will ask for fingerprint and then decline with "Payment Not Completed". What is the issue?
We have a checkout page on which clients can configure the providers we've integrated with for each currency.
One such provider is Stripe, with which we have already integrated ApplePay and host a merchant domain association file.
Now, we're getting requests to support ApplePay with other providers.
The issue is that we can't tell Apple to use a different path to domain association file for domain verification.
And, replacing the existing domain association file seems like a hack, since I believe it's needed for domain re-verification.
We're thinking of using subdomains for serving the domain association files for different providers.
But, we have some questions on how ApplePay domain verification works to understand how we can solve our problem.
Firstly, can we use subdomains for individual domain verification? If we already have example.com verified with Stripe, can we serve the domain association file for the other provider with provider.example.com and have the verification work?
Secondly, let's say our domain is example.com, and we can use provider.example.com to serve the domain association file and verify the domain. Then on example.com/checkout, will using an iframe with provider.example.com/applepay to host the ApplePay button work?
This thread suggests otherwise, but we want to confirm.
Lastly, is the only way to make an ApplePay payment for provider.example.com to use that subdomain? So redirecting to provider.example.com/applepay would work?
Thanks for your help!
We’ve an implementation of apple pay with asia pay as gateway .
We want to access that from external iframe . although we’ve been able to load the apple pay widget not able to validate merchant and tokenize in iframe.
Please let us know if apple pay with asia pay is available to be used within iframe.
Can i use apple pay integration into my web iframe?In my situation, canMakePayment() returns null when i check browser support apple pay or not in Iframe
iOS 16 and earlier
On iOS 16 and earlier, Apple Pay on the Web required Safari—and all interactions with the Apple Pay API to come from the parent/top level page. In order to facilitate the Apple Pay button in an HTML inline frame (iframe), there will need to be cross frame communication between the child and parent pages. Cross frame communication should be secure and robust, therefore the use of postMessage for this purpose is recommended.
The expectation is for all communication with Apple Pay to occur from the parent page, so the iframe must relay all Apple Pay related events to the parent to handle. Some examples:
Apple Pay availability: The parent calls applePayCapabilities, then sends the message of the response to the iframe, which then uses the value to toggle the visibility of the Apple Pay button.
Apple Pay session: The iframe receives an onclick() event when the Apple Pay button is clicked and sends the message to the parent (providing details about the transaction). The parent create the payment request to obtain the session validation URL, and eventually receive session credentials and invokes completeMerchantValidation() to prevent the payment sheet. After the payment is authorized by the Payment Service Provider (PSP), the parent either:
Redirects the parent page to a payment success page; or
Sends a message to the iframe to complete the transaction flow itself.
iOS 17 and later
On IOS 17 and later, the iframe HTML element should include the allow="payment" attribute, which should facilitate the cross frame communications instead of needing a dedicated JavaScript library. This means all of the Apple Pay code/calls can reside in the iframe page—which is typically a hosted page from a Payment Service Provider (PSP), all the parent page—typically a merchant—has to do is add the attribute mentioned above to the iframe element.
Important: Regardless of the iOS version, the PSP/merchant always needs to make sure the parent page domain is the one registered in the Developer portal, and used in the request to generate a merchant session via ApplePaySession.
Cheers,
Paris X Pinkney | WWDR | DTS Engineer
When apple pay on the web does a onshippingcontactselected it appears to truncate the zip code.
If I enter:
11111
or
11111-1111
I always get 11111. Is there any way to get the plus 4?