Thanks to the wonder that is Apple Pay, you don’t need to carry your “Costanza” wallet with you anymore. Now, you can just use something like Apple’s MagSafe Wallet for your ID cards and use either your Apple Watch or iPhone to pay while you’re out and about. But for many, you don’t only have one card in your Apple Pay arsenal. The chances are that you may want to switch your default card in Apple Pay, too.
Switching the default card in Apple Pay is useful if you’ve changed your primary bank card. It’s also great if you’re abroad and don’t want to use your primary bank card that you would at home.
Today, we’ll show you how to switch your default Apple Pay card on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
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Switch Default Card in Apple Pay on iPhone
As you might expect, the steps are pretty easy if you want to switch the default card in Apple Pay on the iPhone. All you need to do is jump into the Settings app on your phone, and follow the steps below:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
- Under Transaction Defaults, tap Default Card.
- Select the card from the list of options. You’ll notice which one is your default card as there will be a tick next to it.
Once selected, whatever card you choose will become the default option whenever you try to use Apple Pay. It’s also possible for you to change the card during the checkout process, and here’s how you can do so:
- Double-click the Side button on your iPhone.
- When the Apple Pay screen appears, tap the stack of cards at the bottom of the page.
- Select the card that you want to use.
- Authenticate the payment using Face ID, your passcode, or with Touch ID (for older iPhone models).
- Hold your iPhone close to the card reader until you feel a vibration.
And that’s it! If you find that you want to use a different card at checkout, you can do just that without actually needing to change the default card option in the Settings app.
Switch Default Card in Apple Pay on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is one incredible piece of technology, and thankfully, Apple has made it possible to use Apple Pay right from your wrist. But just like with using Apple Pay with the iPhone, you might want to switch the default card in Apple Pay on your Watch. Unfortunately, there’s no way for you to change the default card from the Apple Pay app on the Watch, as you’ll need to do so from your iPhone.
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and select Wallet & Apple Pay.
- Under Transaction Defaults, tap Default Card.
- Select the card from the list of options. Like when changing your card on an iPhone or iPad, you’ll notice that your default card has changed by the tick next to your new selection.
Now, whenever you double-click the Side button to check out with Apple Pay, the default card will change. From there, just hold your wrist up to the credit card terminal until your Apple Watch vibrates. This can come in extremely handy if you accidentally left your iPhone in the car and don’t want to hold up the line at checkout.
Changing Your Default Card in Apple Pay Is Easy
Whether you use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, it’s very easy to change the default card in Apple Pay. All you need to do is navigate to one setting on your device and adjust the preferred card. You can also add new cards if you feel like this is necessary.
Now that you’ve read this guide, you have all the information you need to change your default card in Apple Pay. You can do this as many times as you wish.
Andrew Myrick is a freelance writer based on the East Coast of the US. He enjoys everything to do with technology, including tablets, smartphones, and everything in between. Perhaps his favorite past-time is having a never-ending supply of different keyboards and gaming handhelds that end up collecting more dust than the consoles that are being emulated.
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