Where to find and update your saved credit card

Your iPhone stores credit card information in the Wallet app and in Settings under Autofill. To change which card appears when you tap a payment field, you need to open Settings, go to Passwords and Autofill, select Saved Credit Cards, and either delete the old card or reorder which one appears first. The card at the top of your list is the one that fills in automatically.

You can also manage cards directly in the Wallet app, though Wallet is mainly for Apple Pay. The Autofill settings in Passwords and Autofill is where your browser and apps pull card data from when you're filling out forms or making purchases online.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings, tap Passwords and Autofill, then Saved Credit Cards to see all cards your iPhone remembers.
  • The card listed first in Saved Credit Cards is the one that autofills by default — drag it to reorder if you want a different card to fill in first.
  • Delete an old or unwanted card by swiping left on it in the Saved Credit Cards list and tapping Delete.
  • You can add a new card in the same Saved Credit Cards menu by tapping the plus icon, or by letting your iPhone save a card the first time you use it in Safari or an app.

Step-by-step: reordering your cards

Open the Settings app on your home screen. Scroll down and tap Passwords and Autofill — it appears below Passwords in the menu. Then tap Saved Credit Cards.

You will see a list of all cards your iPhone has saved. To change which card autofills first, tap Edit in the top right corner. Now you can drag the three horizontal lines next to each card up or down to reorder them. The card at the very top will be the one that fills in automatically the next time you use autofill. Drag your preferred card to the top, then tap Done.

This reordering takes effect when ready. The next time you encounter a payment field in Safari or an app, the card now at the top of your list will be the one that appears in the autofill suggestion.

Step-by-step: deleting an old card

Open Settings, go to Passwords and Autofill, and tap Saved Credit Cards. Find the card you want to remove. You can delete it two ways: tap Edit, then tap the red minus sign next to the card and confirm Delete. Or swipe left on the card without tapping Edit, and the Delete button appears when ready.

Deleting a card from Autofill removes it from autofill suggestions everywhere on your iPhone — Safari, apps, and anywhere else that pulls from this list. The card is no longer stored for quick filling. If you delete a card by mistake, you can add it back by entering it manually the next time a form asks for payment information, or by going to Saved Credit Cards and tapping the plus icon to enter it yourself.

Adding a new card to autofill

You can add a card in two ways. The easiest is to let your iPhone save it automatically: the first time you enter a credit card number in Safari or an app, a prompt appears asking if you want to save this card. Tap Save, and it goes into your Saved Credit Cards list.

To add a card manually without using it first, open Settings, go to Passwords and Autofill, tap Saved Credit Cards, and tap the plus icon in the top right. Enter the card number, expiration date, CVV, and cardholder name. Your iPhone will recognize the card type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and others) automatically as you type. Tap Save when you are done.

Why autofill might not be showing your preferred card

If the wrong card keeps appearing when you autofill, the most common reason is that it is still listed first in your Saved Credit Cards. Go back to Settings, Passwords and Autofill, Saved Credit Cards, and check the order. Drag your preferred card to the top and tap Done.

Another reason autofill might not work is that you have autofill turned off entirely. In the same Passwords and Autofill menu, make sure the toggle next to Credit Cards is switched on (it should be green). If it is off, tap it to turn it back on, and autofill will start working again.

Autofill on Safari versus apps

Autofill works the same way in Safari and in most apps, but some apps do not use the system autofill. If an app has its own payment system or its own saved cards, it may not pull from your iPhone's Saved Credit Cards list. In that case, you would need to update the card within the app itself, not in Settings.

To know whether an app uses system autofill, try tapping a credit card field in the app. If a suggestion appears with your saved cards, the app is using system autofill. If nothing appears, the app manages its own payment information. Check the app's settings or account menu to update cards there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have multiple cards autofill at once?

No. Only the card at the top of your Saved Credit Cards list will autofill. You can reorder them anytime, but only one fills in automatically. When you autofill, you can also tap the card suggestion to see your other saved cards and choose a different one before submitting.

Does deleting a card from autofill delete it from Apple Pay?

Not necessarily. Autofill and Apple Pay are separate. A card in Autofill is for filling forms in Safari and apps. A card in Apple Pay is for contactless payments in stores. You can delete a card from one without affecting the other, though many people keep the same card in both places.

What if I don't see Passwords and Autofill in Settings?

Make sure you are running the latest version of iOS. Go to Settings, General, Software Update to check. Passwords and Autofill has been in Settings for several years, but very old iOS versions may have it in a different location or under a different name.

Can I autofill a debit card the same way as a credit card?

Yes. Your iPhone treats debit cards and credit cards the same way in Autofill. Enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV just as you would for a credit card, and it will save and autofill the same way.

Is it safe to save credit cards on my iPhone?

Your saved cards are encrypted on your device. However, if someone gains access to your unlocked iPhone, they could potentially use autofill to make purchases. Consider using Face ID or Touch ID to lock sensitive apps, and keep your iPhone password strong.