You can remove a card from Apple Pay directly in the Wallet app on your iPhone or through the Settings app. You can also change the payment options associated with your Apple ID homepage if you don’t want to do it on an iPhone.
This post will show you how to remove a card from Apple Pay. I’ll walk you through all the steps to make this happen easily so you can change or remove a payment. My goal is to ensure you have control over your Apple Pay settings.
Let’s get rolling.
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Key Takeaways
- The easiest way to remove a card from Apple Pay is to go directly through the Wallet app on your iPhone.
- You can also remove a card through the Settings app on your iPhone or by logging into your Apple ID account and changing things there.
- Removing a card can help you prevent unwanted payments or allow you to change and update your payment information.
How to Remove Card from Apple Pay
Removing a card from Apple Pay is pretty straightforward and is good for everyone to know how to do. You may want to remove a card at some point if you need to change your payment information or just don’t want that card associated with your Apple ID any longer.
No matter what type of card you have set up with Apple Pay, you can remove it using the methods shown here. These steps will show you how to remove a credit card, debit card, or other bank cards from Apple Pay.
How to Remove Card from Apple Pay Using Wallet App
The easiest way to remove the card from Apple Pay is to go directly to the Wallet app on your iPhone. This will get the job done in a few clicks and is a good option if you want to make quick work of the task.
Follow these steps to remove your card from Apple Pay using the Wallet app.
1. Tap the Wallet app on your iPhone
2. Tap the card you want to remove from Apple Pay
3. Tap the More button on the upper left-hand side of the screen. This is the icon with three dots in a circle.
4. Scroll down and tap Remove This Card
5. Confirm the removal, and the card will be removed.
How to Remove Card from Apple Pay through Settings
You can also remove a card from Apple Pay through the Settings app on your iPhone. This option gives you a little more insight and control into your payment options and stored cards and might be good to use if you have multiple stored cards.
Follow these steps to remove a card from Apple Pay through the Settings app:
1. Tap the Settings app on your iPhone
2. Tap your name or Apple ID on the top of the screen
3. Tap Payment & Shipping
4. Tap the card you want to remove
5. Tap Remove Payment Method
6. Confirm the removal, and the card will be removed
How to Remove Card from Apple Pay Without Phone
If you don’t have an iPhone or just don’t want to use it, you can remove a card from Apple Pay by logging into your Apple ID account without a phone. You still need an iOS or macOS device to make this happen.
To remove a card from Apple Pay without a phone, follow these steps:
1. Log into your Apple ID account
2. Enter a verification code if required to do so
3. Select Payment Methods from the right side of the window
4. Click Continue on Device within the View and Edit Payment Methods window
5. You’ll be sent to the settings app on the device you chose to use
6. Select the card you want to remove from the Payments and Shipping section of the Settings window
7. Select the card you want to remove
8. Select Remove
8. Confirm the removal and the card will be removed
How to Update Credit Card on Apple Pay
If you want to make any changes to your Apple ID, such as updating your credit card information, you can follow the same steps mentioned above. The process for removing a card is essentially the same as removing one.
Once in your Apple ID menu, select the card you want to update and make any changes to the information. Make these updates before the card expires so you don’t miss any payments you have set up.
FAQs
Here are a few quick answers to some of the most commonly asked questions related to removing a card from Apple Pay.
How do I remove my card from someone else’s Apple Wallet?
If you share an Apple account using the Family Share feature, you can remove yourself from this in the Wallet app on someone else’s iPhone. Locate the card you want to remove and then select it and tap More to get the option to remove it.
Why can’t I remove card from Apple Pay?
You might be unable to remove a card from Apple Pay if you have an unpaid balance with Apple. You’ll be required to have a payment option if you have automatic payments, so you might not be able to remove a card unless another payment option is available.
Can you remove a card from Apple Wallet?
You can remove a card from Apple Wallet directly through the Wallet app. You’ll likely need to have another payment option in the wallet if you have any automatic payments scheduled with your Apple ID.
Final Thoughts
Removing a card from Apple Pay is simple; you can make it happen directly through your iPhone Wallet or Settings app. You can also make changes to your Apple ID from other macOS and iOS devices.
If you don’t plan on using a card stored in your Apple ID account, it’s a good idea to remove it, so you don’t end up with unwanted or unknown charges.
How long have you been using Apple Pay? How many cards have you used with the account? Let me know in the comments below.
