How to make default card on apple pay

Apple Pay lets you add multiple credit or debit cards, and you can choose between them after double-clicking the home or side button to pay. Here’s how to change the default.

To change your default card on an iPhone or iPad, head to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay.

Scroll down and tap “Default Card” under Transaction Defaults.

Tap a card to select it as your default, and tap the back button when you’re done.

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If you need to add a new card to Apple Pay, you can do so from Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay > Add Card, or by launching the Apple Wallet app and tapping the plus sign or “+” button.

You can also open the Apple Wallet app, long-press a card, and drag it to the front. This will set it as your default payment method.

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If you use Apple Pay on an Apple Watch, launch the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and head to My Watch > Wallet & Apple Pay > Default Card instead.

If you use Apple Pay on a MacBook, head to Apple menu > System Preferences > Wallet & Apple Pay. Choose a new default card from the “Default Card” menu at the bottom of the window.

Apple Pay provides a convenient way to make purchases on your iPhone and Apple Watch when out and about (or in the comfort of your home) without needing your physical debit or credit card. You can add as many virtual cards to your Apple Pay as required. The first card you add ends up as your default, but you can change that with ease on the best Apple Watch and other models.

Here's how to assign a default card for Apple Pay on Apple Watch, including the Apple Watch Series 7.

How to change the default card on Apple Watch

To change the default Apple Pay payment method on Apple Watch:

1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
3. Tap Default Card under Transaction Defaults.
4. Select your card.

How to change the default card on iPhone

For your convenience, here's how to change your default Apple Pay card on your iPhone (or iPad) also:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
3. Choose Default Card under Transaction Defaults.
4. Select a new card to be your default.

You can also change your default payment method in the Wallet app on your iPhone:

1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone.
2. Touch and hold a card until it hovers, then drag it to the front of the other cards.

A message on your phone will confirm the change.

Time to buy

As you can see, you can easily make purchases using Apple Pay from your Apple Watch. Happy shopping.

Updated March 2022: Updated for latest versions of iOS and watchOS.

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