As a proud Macbook user, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to streamline your digital life. Did you know that the iPhone in your pocket is also a powerful payment tool?
With Apple Wallet, you can store credit cards, loyalty cards, event tickets, and more – all accessible with just a tap.
In this post, we’ll dive into how you can start using Apple Wallet to simplify your mobile payments and keep your physical wallet slim.
What is Apple Wallet?
Apple Wallet is a digital wallet built into the iOS operating system on iPhones. It securely stores your credit and debit cards, allowing you to use your phone to make purchases in stores, online, and in apps.
You can also add loyalty cards, boarding passes, event tickets, student ID cards, and even car keys to Apple Wallet. All of your cards and passes are organized and accessible in one convenient place.
Setting Up Apple Wallet
To start using Apple Wallet, you’ll first need to add a payment card:
- Open the Wallet app on your iPhone
- Tap the “+” button in the upper-right corner
- Tap “Debit or Credit Card”
- Use your iPhone camera to scan your card or enter the details manually
- Agree to the issuer’s terms and conditions
- Complete any required verification steps from your bank
- Start using your card in Apple Wallet!
Adding additional cards is just as easy. You can even set your default card for purchases so you don’t have to select one each time.
Making Purchases with Apple Wallet
Once your cards are set up in Apple Wallet, using them is a breeze:
- For in-store purchases, just hold your iPhone near the contactless payment terminal and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. No need to wake or unlock your device!
- In apps and on websites in Safari, select Apple Pay at checkout and confirm the purchase with a glance or a touch. Your card details are never shared with merchants.
- Send and receive money from friends and family right in Messages with Apple Cash. Funds are available instantly to spend via Apple Wallet or transfer to your bank.
Managing Your Wallet
To view your Wallet activity and manage your cards and passes:
- Open the Wallet app and tap a card to view transactions
- Tap the “•••” button to manage the card’s settings, update details, or remove the card
- To add boarding passes, event tickets, and loyalty cards, tap the “+” button and select “Scan Code” or find them in app and website interfaces
With everything organized in Wallet, you’ll always have your payment and pass details at your fingertips. No more fumbling through your purse or pockets!
Keeping Your Wallet Secure
Apple Wallet uses advanced security features to protect your financial information:
- When you make a purchase, Apple Pay uses a device-specific number and unique transaction code. Your actual card numbers are never stored on your device or Apple’s servers.
- iPhones lock down payment information in the Secure Element, an industry-standard certified chip that isolates data from the device’s main processor
- Every purchase requires authentication via Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode
- If your iPhone is ever lost or stolen, you can suspend Apple Wallet remotely via Find My
With these protections in place, using Apple Wallet is arguably more secure than carrying physical credit cards that could be stolen or cloned.
Simplify Your Payments with Apple Wallet
Ready to lighten your load and pay with a tap? Setting up Apple Wallet on your iPhone is quick, convenient, and secure. Once you start using it for purchases and to organize your passes, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it!
