Numerous videos of a so-called "Apple Pay Prank" are going viral on TikTok lately. The prank's victims always look bamboozled because they believe their money has been stolen out of thin air.

The trend has taken over the "For You" pages of many TikTokers as it also spreads to other video platforms like YouTube and Instagram Reels.

It feels like there hasn't been a big prank trend in a while, so internet tricksters are jumping on this one right away by heading down to their local Walmart, dusting off their secret spy glasses and having their fake Apple Pay sound ready.

So, where did the Apple Pay Prank come from? Who created it, and how are people pulling it off? Let's explain.

How Are People Doing The 'Apple Pay Prank?'

The Apple Pay Prank involves a few preliminary steps. In order to pull it off, people are downloading the Apple Pay notification sound and fabricating a fake payment screen using Photoshop or another editing app.

Many of the pranksters also have some covert camera glasses to sneakily film the entire interaction without raising suspicion.

Next, they find a person in public who has their phone out and ask them for some money and then tap their phone on the person's.

When they do so, a key step in pulling off the deception is making sure they play the Apple Pay sound and then quickly switching screens to the fake Apple Pay payment screen.

In the video below, you can see the prankster play the sound and then move over to the payment screenshot in his Photos app.

@slimeboyptv Yoo WTFF😂😂😂 #fyp #fypシ #funny #explore #prank #viralvideo #exploremore #foryoupage #funnyvideo #meme ♬ Surprise, shock, garn! (Okehi)(901710) – Yatto_Aetane

What Is The 'Apple Pay' Sound Used In The Prank?

The Apple Pay sound is available on YouTube. It's a quick "ding" notification that anyone who's used their Apple Wallet is familiar with.

If you have an iPhone, you can screen record the video (shown below) and keep it in your Photos app. Alternatively, just play the YouTube video in public and then quickly switch over to your Photos app.

Who Created The 'Apple Pay Prank?'

The prank was originally created by a TikToker named @slimeboyptv, who posted the first video at the end of March 2025. He's since gained millions of views and over 15,000 followers. Many have since followed in his footsteps.

@slimeboyptv He snatched his phone quick ash😂😂😂 #fyp #fypシ #funny #explore #prank #viralvideo #exploremore #foryoupage #funnyvideo #meme ♬ Surprise, shock, garn! (Okehi)(901710) – Yatto_Aetane

What Are Some Of The Best 'Apple Pay Prank' Videos?

TikTokers have become obsessed with these Apple Pay Prank videos, and for good reason.

For one, Apple Pay remains a mysterious technology to many among the older generations, such as Boomers and Gen X. For young people, some think it's funny to watch them squirm with the confusing tech and be dumbfounded when they realize it's just a prank.

Also, because these pranks involve large sums of money, like $100 or more, viewers see real fear and anger in the person affected.

The reactions that have been captured are thus extra unhinged, meaning that it's good content for the average doomscroller looking for a quick laugh while browsing social media.

Here are some of the best videos in the trend so far.

https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7498453254976670998

https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7499557492297452831

https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7501118100369181983

https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7499875207394462998

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For the full history of the Apple Pay Prank, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.