How to keep your Apple Card account safe

Learn how to protect yourself from fraud and make the most of Apple Card’s security features.

Actions you can take to keep your Apple Card safe

One of the most common causes of fraud occurs through malicious social engineering techniques, manipulating you into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Apple and Goldman Sachs will never call you to ask for sensitive personal information, including Card details and passwords.

• Use your Apple Card with Apple Pay when available—it's the most secure way to pay.

• Be cautious when sharing your Apple Account password or Apple Card number.

• Make sure to use a unique password for your Apple Account and change the password frequently.

• Be vigilant about the emails you receive, and never click on links from untrusted sources. Report suspicious email or SMS text messages by emailing them to reportphishing@apple.com.

• Lock your titanium Apple Card if you lose or misplace it.

• If your device is lost or stolen, mark it as lost on iCloud.com/find.

• Review the tips and guidance in these articles:

  • Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes, including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

  • Security and your Apple Account

Turn on Advanced Fraud Protection

When you make online purchases with your Apple Card and have Advanced Fraud Protection turned on, your three-digit Apple Card security code changes periodically. This feature protects against fraud when you use your virtual Apple Card number for online and in-app purchases where Apple Pay is not accepted.

Learn more about Advanced Fraud Protection.

Turn on Stolen Device Protection

With Stolen Device Protection, certain features and actions have additional security requirements when your iPhone is away from familiar locations. These requirements help prevent someone who has stolen your device and knows your passcode from making critical changes to your account or device, like using your Apple Card to make a purchase.

Learn more about Stolen Device Protection.

Turn on transaction notifications

When you turn on transaction notifications, you get an alert every time your card is used, so you can catch suspicious activity.

To turn on transaction notifications:

1. In Wallet, go to Apple Card.

2. Tap the More button.

3. Tap Notifications, then turn on Transactions.

Review the devices listed on your Apple Account

On your iPhone:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap [your name], then scroll down to see your devices.

3. To remove a device, tap the device name, then tap Remove from Account.

On the web:

1. Sign in to your Apple Account, then click Devices.

2. Tap or click a device you no longer use or don't recognize.

3. Tap or click Remove from Account.