How to Add Cards to Apple Wallet

Open Wallet., Tap Add Credit or Debit Card., Tap Next., Position the card in the on-screen frame., Enter card details., Tap Next., Tap Agree., Tap Agree., Select a verification method., Tap Next., Enter the verification code., Tap Next., Tap Done.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open Wallet.

    It's a black app with the image of a wallet holding several cards of various colors.

    Wallet is only supported on iPhone 6 or newer devices.
  2. Step 2: Tap Add Credit or Debit Card.

    It's in the top section labeled "Pay." Passes and reward cards are added to Wallet via their associated app, like Delta or Starbucks. , It’s in the upper-right corner of the screen.

    This will launch your camera. , Your iPhone will scan the number and other details on the face of the card.

    You may need to enter the expiration date manually if it did not capture correctly.

    If you encounter difficulty with the image capture function, tap Enter card details manually toward the bottom of the screen. , You'll need to enter other information, like the card's CVN/security code, manually., It’s in the upper-right corner of the screen.

    Apple’s Terms and Conditions for Wallet will be displayed on the screen for your review. , It’s in the bottom-right corner of the screen., Doing so confirms your agreement., Choose Text Message to receive a code via SMS, or Call for a phone call with the code., It’s at the top right corner of the screen., Type it into the spaces on the screen., It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.

    The screen may advance automatically once the code is entered. , It’s in the upper-right corner of the screen.

    You can now use this card to make purchases with Apple Pay.

    If this is the first card you've added to Wallet, it will automatically become your default card.
  3. Step 3: Tap Next.

  4. Step 4: Position the card in the on-screen frame.

  5. Step 5: Enter card details.

  6. Step 6: Tap Next.

  7. Step 7: Tap Agree.

  8. Step 8: Tap Agree.

  9. Step 9: Select a verification method.

  10. Step 10: Tap Next.

  11. Step 11: Enter the verification code.

  12. Step 12: Tap Next.

  13. Step 13: Tap Done.

Detailed Guide

It's a black app with the image of a wallet holding several cards of various colors.

Wallet is only supported on iPhone 6 or newer devices.

It's in the top section labeled "Pay." Passes and reward cards are added to Wallet via their associated app, like Delta or Starbucks. , It’s in the upper-right corner of the screen.

This will launch your camera. , Your iPhone will scan the number and other details on the face of the card.

You may need to enter the expiration date manually if it did not capture correctly.

If you encounter difficulty with the image capture function, tap Enter card details manually toward the bottom of the screen. , You'll need to enter other information, like the card's CVN/security code, manually., It’s in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Apple’s Terms and Conditions for Wallet will be displayed on the screen for your review. , It’s in the bottom-right corner of the screen., Doing so confirms your agreement., Choose Text Message to receive a code via SMS, or Call for a phone call with the code., It’s at the top right corner of the screen., Type it into the spaces on the screen., It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The screen may advance automatically once the code is entered. , It’s in the upper-right corner of the screen.

You can now use this card to make purchases with Apple Pay.

If this is the first card you've added to Wallet, it will automatically become your default card.

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