Remember how we were speculating last November that Apple Pay was coming to Singapore? Well, it's finally here and you can activate it as we speak. At the moment, Apple Pay is only available for American Express cardholders in Singapore but other credit and debit cards (Visa and MasterCard) from Singapore's most popular banks like UOB, DBS and Standard Chartered will work with Apple Pay in the coming months.

Photo Credit: Apple

Here's how you activate Apple Pay on your iPhone NOW - pardon the images as they are all screenshots from my phone:

1. Open Wallet app on your iPhone

Apple Pay now in Singapore!

2. Add/Scan your American Express Card

Apple Pay in Singapore

3. Enter Verification Code

Apple Pay in Singapore

4. Add to Apple Watch (optional and if applicable)

Apple Pay in Singapore

5. Enjoy Apple Pay!

Apple Pay in Singapore

It's that easy! Now excuse me while I go get myself another cup of coffee with my Apple Watch.

Photo Credit: Apple

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Jul 26, 2017 Press Conrad Bali, Conrad, Bali, Indonesia Mark Chua Comment

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Jul 26, 2017 Press Conrad Bali, Conrad, Bali, Indonesia Mark Chua Comment

Jul 26, 2017 Press New Hotels, IHG, Bintan, Indonesia Mark Chua Comment

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Jul 26, 2017 Press New Hotels, IHG, Bintan, Indonesia Mark Chua Comment

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Jul 12, 2017 Press Courtyard by Marriott Nha Trang Hon Tam Resort, Courtyard by Marriott, Marriott, New Hotels, Vietnam Mark Chua Comment

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Jul 6, 2017 Press Ritz-Carlton, Marriott International Mark Chua Comment

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Jun 23, 2017 Press The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Ritz-Carlton, Cruise Mark Chua Comment

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