Change or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay (2024)

You can change your default card, remove a card from Apple Wallet, or update the billing and contact information that Apple Pay uses for in-app and online purchases.

Change your default card

The first payment card that you add toApple Wallet on a device becomes your default card for that device. When youadd more cards, you can change your default card.

How to change the default card for Apple Pay on your iPhone

  1. Open the Wallet app.
  2. Touch and hold the payment card that you want to set as your default card.
  3. Drag the card in front of your other cards.

How to change the default card for Apple Pay on your Apple Watch

  1. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
  2. In the My Watch tab, tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
  3. Under Transaction Defaults, tap Default Card.
  4. Tap a card to set it as your default card.

How to change the default card for Apple Pay on your Mac or iPad

  1. On your device, open Apple Wallet settings.
    • On your Mac with Touch ID, go to System Settings(or System Preferences) > Wallet & Apple Pay.
    • On your iPad, go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay.
  2. Select a new default card.
    • On your Mac with Touch ID, choose a card from the menu.
    • On your iPad, scroll down to Transaction Defaults > tap Default Card and choose a card.

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Remove a card from Apple Wallet

You can remove a debit or credit card from your device.

How to remove a payment card on your iPhone or iPad

  1. In the Wallet app, tap the card that you want to remove.
  2. Tap the More buttonChange or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay (2), then tap Card Details Change or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay (3).*
  3. Scroll down and tap Remove This Card.

* In iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 and earlier, you don't see the option to tap Card Details.

How to remove a payment card on your Apple Watch

  1. On your Apple Watch, tap the Wallet app.
  2. Tap the card that you want to remove.
  3. Scroll down and tap Remove.

How to remove a payment card on your Mac with Touch ID

  1. Go to System Settings(or System Preferences) > Wallet & Apple Pay.
  2. Click the card that you want to remove.
  3. Click the Remove button Change or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay (4).

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Update your Apple Pay information

When you enter billing and contact information for a payment card in Apple Wallet, Apple Pay stores the information and uses it when you make purchases online and within apps.

How to update your Apple Pay billing information

  • iPhone: In the Wallet app, tap a card > the More buttonChange or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay (6)> Card Details Change or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay (7)>Billing Address.*
  • Apple Watch: In the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap Wallet & Apple Pay > a card > Billing Address.
  • iPad: In Settings, tap Wallet & Apple Pay > a card > Billing Address.
  • Mac with Touch ID: In System Settings (or System Preferences), click Wallet & Apple Pay > a card > the Billing Address menu.

* In iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 and earlier, you don't see the option to tap Card Details.

How to update your Apple Pay contact information

  • iPhone: Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay > scroll down to Transaction Defaults and update your shipping address, email, and phone number.
  • Apple Watch: In the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap Wallet & Apple Pay > scroll down to Transaction Defaults and update your shipping address, email, and phone number.
  • iPad: Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay > scroll down to Transaction Defaults and update your shipping address, email, and phone number.
  • Mac with Touch ID: In System Settings (or System Preferences), go to Wallet & Apple Pay > Click Contact and Shipping, and update your shipping address, email, and phone number.

Update your Apple Pay card number and expiration date

With Apple Pay, your payment card has a unique Device Account Number used to process payments and an expiration date associated with that Device Account Number.

If your card expires or you otherwise get a new card:

  • The card number and expiration date linked to theDevice Account Number should be updated automatically.
  • If your card issuer doesn’t support these updates, you might need to remove the card and add it again.

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If your device is lost or stolen

If your device is lost or stolen, Apple Pay has security features to make sure that other people can't use Apple Pay on your device.

  • To use Apple Pay, you need to authorize each purchase with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
  • On your Apple Watch with Wrist Detection on, you need to enter your passcode every time you put on your Apple Watch.
  • You can mark your device as lost, which automatically turns off Apple Pay on your device.
  • You can also call your card issuer to suspend or remove cards from Apple Pay.

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Change or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay (2024)

FAQs

How to change or remove the payment cards that you use with Apple Pay? ›

Go to System Settings (or System Preferences) > Wallet & Apple Pay. Click the card that you want to remove. Click the Remove button .

What happens if I remove my card from Apple Pay? ›

If your physical card is closed it will be automatically removed from your Apple Wallet and you will not be able to make transactions with that card on your device.

Why won t Apple let me remove a card from my payment methods? ›

If you have an unpaid balance, you might not be able to remove a payment method. Instead, change your payment method. If you still can't remove a payment method, contact Apple Support.

How do I remove or change my payment method on my iPhone? ›

Remove a payment method on your iPhone or iPad
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Payment & Shipping.
  4. Tap Edit, tap the red Delete button, then tap Remove.
Apr 3, 2023

How do I remove a card from settings? ›

You can remove a credit card, debit card, or other payment method from your Google Play account.
  1. Open the Google Play app .
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Payments & subscriptions Payment methods More. Payment settings.
  4. If asked, sign in to Google Pay.
  5. Under the payment method you want to remove, tap Remove.

Does removing a card from Apple wallet remove from all devices? ›

Does deleting a card in the Apple Pay Wallet on one device remove it from the Apple Pay Wallets on my other devices? No, if you want to delete your card from Apple Pay Wallets on multiple devices, you'll need to repeat the process on each device.

Does Apple Pay automatically remove cards? ›

If you turn off your passcode or Touch ID, or sign out of iCloud, your credit and debit cards will automatically be removed from your device. You can always add them again at a later date.

Why was my debit card automatically removed from Apple Pay? ›

Why did my cards disappear from Apple Pay when I removed my Passcode from my iOS device? As a security measure, all cards will be deleted from Apple Pay if you remove your Passcode/Touch ID. Your plastic cards will continue to function.

How to disable Apple Pay? ›

If you don't want to see the option to pay using Apple Pay Later at checkout, you can turn it off.
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How to turn off Apple Pay Later
  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
  3. Scroll down and tap Show Apple Pay Later Option to turn it off.
Mar 28, 2023

How do I stop Apple from taking money from my account? ›

Click Account Settings. Scroll to Subscriptions, then click Manage. Next to the subscription, click Edit. Click Cancel Subscription.

Why is my payment method declined? ›

There are several reasons why a card may be declined, including insufficient funds, a card that has expired, or additionally, it may decline a card due to a mismatch in the billing address or incorrect card details entered by the customer.

How do I change my card settings on my iPhone? ›

Update your payment method on your iPhone or iPad
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Payment & Shipping. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
  4. Tap Add Payment Method, enter the new payment method, then tap Done.
  5. Tap Edit.
  6. Tap the red delete button next to the old payment method, then tap Delete.
Apr 25, 2023

How do I change my card settings on Apple? ›

Add a payment method to your Apple ID
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Media & Purchases, then tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
  4. Tap Manage Payments.
  5. Tap Add Payment Method.
Mar 23, 2023

How do I remove a card from Apple Pay without a phone? ›

On your Apple ID account page, sign in and click your device. In the information that appears, go to the Apple Pay section and click either Remove or Remove all. Your card or cards will be suspended or removed from Apple Pay even if your device is offline and not connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network.

How do I find my card details on my iPhone? ›

On your iPhone
  1. Open the Wallet app and tap Apple Card.
  2. Tap the card number icon , then authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. If you don't see the card number icon, you need to update to the latest version of iOS.
  3. Next to Card Number, you can see your virtual card number.
Dec 5, 2022

How do I find my saved credit cards on my iPhone? ›

Open the Wallet app on your iPhone. Tap on the card that you want to see. Scroll down to the bottom of the card's information, and you'll see your saved credit cards. Tap on the card you want to view, and you'll see all the details, including the card number, expiration date, and security code.

Can someone use my Apple Pay without my phone? ›

No, you cannot just simply use another device that is logged in with another Apple ID to access YOUR Apple Wallet.

Is it safe to use Apple Pay? ›

Apple Pay is safer than using a physical credit, debit, or prepaid card. Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode are required for purchases on your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, or iPad. Your card number and identity aren't shared with merchants, and your actual card numbers aren't stored on your device or on Apple servers.

What is the difference between Apple Pay and Apple cash? ›

What's the difference between Apple Cash and Apple Pay? Apple Cash is a digital card in Wallet that lets you send and receive money in Messages or Wallet. The money you receive appears on your Apple Cash card in Wallet. You can spend it however you like in stores, online, and in apps with Apple Pay.

What is the Apple Pay glitch? ›

Researchers have recently discovered a loophole in iPhones that allows hackers to make unauthorized contactless payments on locked mobile phones by exploiting an Apple Pay feature that's supposed to help users pay quickly using their Visa cards, according to a BBC report Thursday (Sept. 30).

Can you use Apple Pay without verifying card? ›

You may not add or receive $500 or more in total without verifying your identity. You might also be asked to verify your identity prior to this limit. To protect your account and the security of your money, you might be asked to verify your identity when using Apple Cash, even if you have previously done so.

Why is Apple taking money from my bank? ›

Apple.com/bill appears on your billing statement when you buy an app, music, movie, or other content from Apple. It also appears when a subscription renews and when a family member buys apps or content from Apple.

How do I remove my credit card from my Wallet? ›

Open the Google Wallet app. Navigate to the card you'd like to remove and tap it. Tap the three-dot button in the upper-right corner. Tap Remove payment method from the drop-down menu.

What is the $9.99 Apple charge? ›

$9.99 per month is the cost of 2TB of iCloud storage.

Can I block someone from taking money from my bank account? ›

Even if you have not revoked your authorization with the company, you can stop an automatic payment from being charged to your account by giving your bank a “stop payment order.” This instructs your bank to stop allowing the company to take payments from your account. Click here for a sample “stop payment order.”

Why won t my Apple Pay work? ›

Check that you're able to use Apple Pay: Contact your card issuer to see if they support Apple Pay. Update to the latest version of iOS, watchOS, or macOS. Confirm that you have Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode set on your device.

How do I fix payment denied? ›

Usually, this involves contacting your bank or credit card company to fix the issue.
  1. Figure out the reason for the decline. Once the declined payment happens, your credit card company or bank may share the reason for the decline with us. ...
  2. Contact your credit card company or bank.

Why does my Apple payment method keep failing? ›

Your Apple Pay payment method might get declined if there are issues with your card, such as restrictions or a missed payment. The card also might not be supported with Apple Pay. Contact your bank to address these issues and try to solve the problem.

How do I change my default card in Wallet? ›

Open the Google Wallet app . At the top, on your card, swipe from the right edge of the screen until you find the card that you want to use as your default. Tap the card. Make default for tap to pay.

How do I remove a bank account from Apple Pay? ›

Add a bank account: Click Add Bank Account or Add Another Bank Account, then enter the routing number and the account number. Click Next, confirm the routing number and the account number, then click Save. Remove a bank account: Click. next to the bank account you want to remove, click Remove Bank, then click Remove.

How do I remove a payment card from the app store? ›

You can remove a credit card, debit card, or other payment method from your Google Play account.
  1. Go to play.google.com.
  2. At the top right, click your profile icon.
  3. Select Payments & Subscriptions. Payment Methods.
  4. Select Edit Payment Method.
  5. Under the payment method you want to remove, click Remove. Remove.

How do I remove something from Apple Pay? ›

On your iPhone, open the Wallet app. Tap the pass you want to remove. , then tap Pass Details. Tap Remove Pass, then confirm.

What does it mean to set as default card? ›

Your Default Card is the Card that will automatically be used for payment when you tap your device at the contactless terminal.

What does it mean to set as default payment method? ›

A default payment method is used to renew your plan automatically at the end of each month. When you add credit to your account or purchase plan via Android or Web your credit card or PayPal information is automatically saved on your account for future use.

What does it mean when your card goes into default? ›

A default occurs if the lender decides to close your account because you've missed payments. This might happen to an account you have with a bank, mobile phone company or utility supplier (e.g. gas, electric and water).

How do I change my Apple Pay account? ›

How to Update Apple ID Credit Card and Billing Address on Android
  1. Open the Apple Music app.
  2. Tap Menu (the three-line icon located in the upper-left corner).
  3. Tap ​Account.
  4. Tap Payment Information​.
  5. Enter your Apple ID password, if prompted.
  6. Add the new credit card number and billing address.
  7. Tap Done.
Oct 14, 2022

How do I change the default bank account in Apple Wallet? ›

At card.apple.com, click Settings in the sidebar. Below Bank Accounts, do one of the following: Add a bank account: Click Add Bank Account or Add Another Bank Account, then enter the routing number and the account number. Click Next, confirm the routing number and the account number, then click Save.

How do I find my Apple Wallet? ›

If you can't find your Apple Wallet, go to the App Store on your phone and search 'Apple Wallet'. If you have removed it by accident, you will have the option to install it again shown on the screen.

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