PS5 owners now have a faster, more seamless way to buy games and content from the PlayStation Store — thanks to newly added support for Apple Pay directly on the console. What was once limited to browsers and mobile apps is now officially an on-console payment option, joining credit/debit cards and PayPal at checkout.
With this update, players can simply select Apple Pay as their payment method during checkout, then scan a QR code displayed on the TV screen using an iPhone. The process, introduced with iOS 18’s QR-style payments, instantly opens a secure payment window on the phone where users can authorize the purchase with Face ID or Touch ID.
This new method isn’t just about convenience — Apple Card users also stand to benefit from the standard 2% cash back on Apple Pay transactions, making game purchases a little more rewarding.
The rollout is region-specific for now, with the United States already confirmed as a supported market. Additional regions may follow, according to PlayStation’s support documentation.
The update was first reported by 9to5Mac and hints that PS4 users may also receive Apple Pay integration in a future software update.
As digital game libraries become more central to modern gaming, this move reinforces Sony’s intent to streamline transactions and give players more flexibility in how they pay — especially as mobile and console ecosystems continue to merge.
