Add a credit card to your Apple Pay and enjoy fast, secure payments with Apple Pay. Learn the steps to get started now.
In addition to offering a convenient way to make payments, adding a credit card to your Apple Wallet provides numerous benefits. Here are just a few of them:
Easy Payments
When you add a credit card to Apple Wallet, you don’t need to carry a physical card. You can make quick payments at stores, and websites that support Apple Pay.
Strong Security
Apple Wallet keeps your card details safe with encryption. Every payment is verified using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, reducing the risk of fraud.
Earn Rewards
Using Apple Pay with your credit card may help you earn cashback, rewards points, or special discounts from your bank or participating stores.
Adding your card to Apple Wallet is quick and easy. Here are steps you need to follow to add a credit card to your Apple Wallet:
Find and open the Wallet app on your iPhone or iPad, it looks like a small wallet icon on a blue background
In the Wallet app, tap the ‘+’ button in the top right corner to add a new card
Select ‘Credit Card’ from the options to continue
Use your camera to scan your card details or enter them manually (card number, expiration date, CVV, and cardholder name)
Tap ‘Next’ to start the verification process, and your bank may send a One-time Password (OTP) for confirmation
Read and accept the terms and conditions from Apple and your bank by tapping ‘Agree’
Once verified, your card will be added to Apple Wallet, and you will receive confirmation that it is ready to use with Apple Pay
If you no longer want to use a credit card in Apple Wallet, you can easily remove it. Follow these steps to remove a saved credit card from Apple Wallet:
Log in to iCloud and open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
Scroll down and tap on ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’
Select the credit or debit card you want to remove
Tap ‘Remove Card’ and confirm the action to delete the card from Apple Wallet
To add a credit card to Apple Wallet on your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
Open the Apple Watch app
Go to the ‘My Watch’ tab
Tap ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’
Click on ‘Add Card’ and choose a credit card
You can scan your card using your iPhone’s camera
Follow the on-screen instructions
Verify your card
Once verified, your card is added and ready to use
Yes, it is safe to add your credit card to Apple Wallet due to encryption and biometric authentication. It provides better security than carrying a physical card. You must set a strong password to keep your device secure.
Yes, you can use Apple Wallet internationally, but its availability depends on the country and the participating banks. Apple Pay allows you to make contactless payments wherever it is accepted.
No, adding a credit card to Apple Wallet does not impact your credit score. However, your spending habits and timely payments can affect it indirectly.