How to Add a Credit Card to Apple Wallet

Abraham Smith

What you should know

  • Open settings > Wallet & Apple Pay, and type Add card.
  • Enter your card information and you’re good to go!
  • Apple Wallet enables Apple Pay, so you can start Apple Pay as soon as your wallet is set up.

This article explains how to add a credit card to Apple Wallet on iPad and iPhone, although the same instructions apply to debit cards in Apple Wallet as well.



How to add a card to Apple Wallet

Adding cards to Apple Wallet only takes a few seconds, but before we begin, make sure you have your credit card(s) handy and know the address associated with each card.


Setting up the Apple Card (Apple’s branded credit card) in Apple Wallet is a slightly different process. So if you’re interested, visit Apple’s Apple Card support page.


  1. Tap the wallet App or open settings > Wallet & Apple Pay.


  2. In which wallet App, tap the +or in settingsbeat Add card,

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  3. Either use your camera to take a photo of your card to automatically fill in your card details, or manually fill in your card’s information by following the on-screen instructions.

    Different banks require different information during this step, but all you have to do is follow the instructions provided. Once all the necessary information has been provided, you are done.

  4. After you provide your card details, Apple takes a moment to verify your information with your bank, and then your card will appear in the wallet App, and you can use this card with Apple Pay.


  5. Repeat this process for each credit or debit card you want to add to your wallet. When you use Apple Pay, you can choose which card you want to pay with, no matter how many you have in your wallet.


Tips and tricks for adding cards to Apple Wallet

If you want to remove a card added to Apple Wallet, see our step-by-step guide on removing a card from Apple Pay using iCloud.


Apple Wallet is not exclusive to the iPhone or iPad. How to add cards to Apple Wallet on Apple Watch and Mac.


FAQ

  • How do I add a vaccination card to Apple Wallet?

    To add COVID-19 vaccination cards to Apple Wallet, scan the QR code provided by your vaccination provider. Tap the Health app notification, then tap Add to Wallet & Health. You can also use a downloadable file from your provider. If your card data is currently in your Health app, tap summary > vaccination card > Add to wallet.

  • How do I add an Apple Gift Card to Apple Wallet?

    To add Apple gift cards to Wallet, you must first redeem the card in your Apple Account balance. Launch the App Store app, tap yours profile iconand tap Redeem a gift card or code. Scan the card’s code or enter it manually. The credit will be added to your Apple account. To see your Apple account balance in Wallet, launch Wallet and tap Add to (plus sign) > Add Apple Account > Continue and follow the instructions.

  • How do I add tickets to Apple Wallet?

    Open the ticket seller’s app, email or notification with your ticket. Choose Add to Apple Wallet and follow the instructions. If you don’t see this option, contact the seller to see if the tickets can be added to Wallet.

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