What there is to know
- Open Settings > Wallet and Apple Pay, and press Add a map.
- Fill in your card information and you’re good to go!
- Apple Wallet enables Apple Pay, so once your wallet is set up, you can start Apple Paying.
This article explains how to add a credit card to Apple Wallet on iPad and iPhone, although the same instructions also apply to debit cards in Apple Wallet.
How to add a card to Apple Wallet
Adding cards to Apple Wallet only takes a few seconds, but before you start, make sure you have your credit card(s) handy and know the address associated with each particular card.
Setting up the Apple Card (the Apple-branded credit card) in Apple Wallet is a slightly different process, so if you’re interested, check out Apple’s Apple Card support page.
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Press the Wallet app or open Settings > Wallet and Apple Pay.
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In the Wallet app, press the +or in Settingsfaucet Add a map,
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Use your camera to take a photo of your card to automatically fill in your card details, or enter your card information manually, following the on-screen prompts.
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 ready.
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After providing your card details, Apple will take a moment to verify your information with your bank, and then your card will appear in the Wallet app, and you can use that card with Apple Pay.
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Repeat this process for any credit or debit cards you want to add to your wallet. When using Apple Pay, you’ll be able to select which card you want to pay with, regardless of how many cards you have in your wallet.
Tips and Tricks for Adding Cards to Apple Wallet
If you want to remove a card that’s been added to Apple Wallet, see our step-by-step instructions on how to remove a card from Apple Pay using iCloud.
Apple Wallet is not exclusive to iPhone or iPad. Here’s how to add cards to Apple Wallet on Apple Watch and Mac.
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