How to Set a Default Credit Card & Remove an Outdated Card in Wallet & Apple Pay on iPhone

By Adam Harvey Updated 10/11/2021

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Some of the neatest improvements we have seen with iOS 11.2 are the cool things you can do with Apple Pay. It's so easy to pay for things using your iPhone, even directly from a text message or from your Lock screen, without the need to swipe a credit card. Of course, if you're going to use this feature, you'll need to know how to set a default card and remove an outdated card in Apple Pay. Let's get started learning how to set a default credit card and remove outdated cards in your Wallet on the iPhone.

How to Set a Default Credit Card & Remove an Outdated Card in Wallet & Apple Pay on iPhone

Set a Default Credit Card in Wallet & Apple Pay on iPhone

Tap on Settings from your Home screen.
Now tap on Wallet & Apple Pay.

Tap on Default Card.
You'll see a blue check mark next to your current Default Card, tap on the card you'd like to be your new Default Card, and the check mark will move.

Remove Outdated Cards in Wallet & Apple Pay on iPhone

Tap on Settings from your Home screen.
Now tap on Wallet & Apple Pay.

Choose the card you want to remove and tap it.
At the bottom, look for the option to Remove Card in red and tap it.

Congratulations, you now know how to set a new default credit or debit card in Apple Pay, as well as how to delete an outdated card! Soon, you'll be able to add your driver's license or state ID to your Apple Wallet, too!

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