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

Manage your payment cards by changing your default card used for Apple Pay in-app and online purchases, or removing cards from Apple Wallet entirely.

Change your default card

The first payment card that you add to Apple Wallet on a device becomes your default card for that device. You can also change your default card when you add more cards.

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 when making a purchase

  1. After tapping the Apple Pay button at checkout, tap Change Payment Method or Other Cards & Pay Later Options.

  2. On the Payment Options screen, tap the Info button next to the card you want to set as default.

  3. Tap Set as Default Card.

You can also change your default card by tapping the card hub at checkout and following the steps above.

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. Tap Apple Pay Defaults, then 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, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro

  1. On your device, open Wallet & Apple Pay settings.

    • On your Mac with Touch ID, go to System Settings (or System Preferences), then select Wallet & Apple Pay.

    • On your iPad or Vision Pro, go to Settings, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay.

  2. Select a new default card.

    • On your Mac with Touch ID, choose a card from the menu.

    • On your iPad or Vision Pro, scroll down to Transaction Defaults, then tap Default Card and choose a card.

Remove a card from your device

You can remove a debit or credit card from your device. If you need help removing a card, you can also contact your card issuer.

How to remove a payment card on your iPhone

  1. In the Wallet app, tap the card that you want to remove.

  2. Tap the More buttonMore button, then tap Card Detailsthe card details icon.*

  3. Scroll down and tap Remove Card.

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

How to remove a payment card on your iPad or Apple Vision Pro

  1. Go to Settings, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay.

  2. Tap the card that you want to remove.

  3. Tap Remove Card.

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), then go to Wallet & Apple Pay.

  2. Click the card that you want to remove.

  3. Click the Remove buttonNo alt supplied for Image.

If you need to remove a card and your device is lost or stolen, you can mark your device as lost, which automatically turns off Apple Pay on your device. For support with your payment cards, contact your card issuer.

To use Apple Pay you need a supported card from a participating card issuer. To check if your card is compatible with Apple Pay, contact your card issuer.

Apple Pay is not available in all markets. View Apple Pay countries and regions.

Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages and may require specific hardware and software. For more information, see Feature Availability.

Apple Pay is a service provided by Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc. Neither Apple Inc. nor Apple Payments Services LLC is a bank. Any card used in Apple Pay is offered by the card issuer.