Delaware 7389 65-0847995 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share APCX Nasdaq Capital Market Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $4.15 APCXW Nasdaq Capital Market Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated Filer ☒ Smaller reporting company ☒ Emerging growth company ☐ Table ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 000-27569 AppTech Payments Corp. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 7389 66-0847995 (State or other jurisdi ...