How to delete apple pay from iphone

Q: Can you delete Apple Pay app?

Right now, users cant uninstall the Wallet app from their iPhone if they want to, but this is about to change. Code seen by 9to5Mac makes it clear that the Wallet app has become deletable” with iOS 16.1. Unsurprisingly, some features like Apple Pay wont work without the Wallet app.

Q: Why cant I remove Apple Pay from my iPhone?

If you owe a balance on something youve purchased from the App Store or iTunes Store, but Apple has been unable to charge you for it, then Apple may not allow you to remove a payment method from your Apple ID until that balance is paid off.

Apple on Tuesday surprised developers with the release of both iOS 16.0 beta 7 and iPadOS 16.1 beta 1. And while neither update comes with significant changes, it seems that Apple will soon let users delete the Wallet app from their devices with iOS 16.1.

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To make things clearer, iPadOS 16.1 beta is only available for iPad at this point as Apple has confirmed that the release of iPadOS 16 has been delayed to a later date. As such, iOS 16.0 is expected to be released for iPhone users in the coming weeks, while iPadOS 16 will arrive as version 16.1 later this fall.

Of course, iPadOS 16.1 gives us an idea of what to expect from iOS 16.1, since the iPad’s operating system is heavily based on iPhone software. By looking at the internal codes of iPadOS 16.1, 9to5Mac found that users will be able to uninstall the Wallet app with the update.

The Wallet app, once known as Passbook, is an app that comes installed by default on the iPhone to let users manage tickets, transit cards, keys, and most importantly, credit and debit cards added through Apple Pay. Right now, users can’t uninstall the Wallet app from their iPhone if they want to, but this is about to change.

Code seen by 9to5Mac makes it clear that the Wallet app has become “deletable” with iOS 16.1. Unsurprisingly, some features like Apple Pay won’t work without the Wallet app. In this case, users will see a message telling them to “Download the Wallet app from the App Store.”

Since iOS 16.1 is not yet available for iPhone and the iPad lacks the Wallet app, we haven’t been able to see this new option in action.

Update: Confirmed

Following the release of the first iOS 16.1 beta for iPhone on Wednesday, we were able to confirm that the Wallet app is now removable.

Antitrust concerns over Apple Pay

This move comes at a time when Apple is facing antitrust complaints against Apple Pay. Earlier this year, the European Union shared a Statement of Objections in which it criticizes Apple for restricting the NFC technology in the iPhone to its own payments platform. In July, law firm Hagens Berman also filed a lawsuit against Apple for forcing banks to adopt Apple Pay in order to reach iPhone and Apple Watch users.

With iOS 16, Apple has already introduced some changes to minimize these concerns. The update, which will be available to everyone this fall, will finally allow third-party web browsers to work with Apple Pay. Apple also announced “Tap to Pay” for iPhone as a way to let third-party apps use the device as a contactless card terminal to receive payments.

On a related note, previous betas of iOS 16 began letting users delete Apple’s Find My, Health, and Clock apps.

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If you lose your iPhone, Apple Watch or iPad with Apple Pay or think it might be stolen, you can use “Find My iPhone” app to remove credit card information.

With Apple Pay, you need to authorize each purchase with your Touch ID or pre-set passcode. These features help prevent other people from using Apple Pay on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.

What to do if you lost your device?

You may use the following options to suspend or permanently remove the ability to pay from your device with Apple Pay. You will need your Apple ID and password to proceed:

Go to icloud.com/find (Go to icloud.com > settings > select the lost device> choose “Remove All”); or
Use “Find My iPhone” app

Use “Find My iPhone” app

Enter your Apple ID and password to locate your device
Your device(s) will show up on the map. Select the device you want to suspend / remove
You may turn on Lost Mode and lock your device remotely. Apple Pay will be suspended in Lost Mode
You may also Erase your device remotely. All information on your phone will be deleted

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Can you delete Apple Pay app?

Right now, users can't uninstall the Wallet app from their iPhone if they want to, but this is about to change. Code seen by 9to5Mac makes it clear that the Wallet app has become “deletable” with iOS 16.1. Unsurprisingly, some features like Apple Pay won't work without the Wallet app.

How do I delete set up Apple Pay?

If you use the card with Apple Pay, go to the Wallet app to edit the card information. Remove a payment method — Tap Edit, tap the red Delete button, then tap Remove.

Why can't I remove Apple Pay from my iPhone?

If you owe a balance on something you've purchased from the App Store or iTunes Store, but Apple has been unable to charge you for it, then Apple may not allow you to remove a payment method from your Apple ID until that balance is paid off.

How do I delete all Apple Pay?

On a Mac or PC: Sign in to your Apple ID account. In the Devices section, click the lost iPhone. Below the list of cards, click Remove Items. On another iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > [your name], tap the lost iPhone, then tap Remove Items (below Wallet & Apple Pay).