Apple's Wallet app offers built-in order tracking for Apple Pay purchases, but it's rarely seen in action due to limited merchant participation.
How it Works
The Wallet app's top-right corner houses an icon that should display order statuses, estimated arrival times, order numbers, purchase totals, and payment statuses. This feature relies on third-party merchants integrating with Apple's system, similar to digital IDs.
Why It's Rare
Finding "participating merchants" is difficult. Apple doesn't provide a list, and many users haven't seen the feature work despite using Apple Pay. While initially partnered with large platforms like Shopify, many now offer their own tracking services. Check out this guide for more on Apple's ecosystem.
Current Status
Recent reports suggest some users are starting to see compatible orders. This could indicate new partnerships or simply coincidence. While the integrated tracking offers a clean UI, its usefulness is limited by the scarcity of participating merchants. For related news on Apple features, see HomePass 2 and iOS 18.2's AI features.