Have you ever used Apple Pay on your Apple Watch, only to realize that the wrong card was charged? Here's how to set the correct default card in Apple Wallet, so that never happens again!
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How to Change Default Card for Apple Pay on Your Apple Watch

Have you ever used Apple Pay on your Apple Watch, only to realize that the wrong card was charged? Here's how to set the correct default card in Apple Wallet, so that never happens again!

Why You'll Love This Tip:

  • Set the default card in Apple Wallet that you most frequently use on your Apple Watch.
  • Change the default card in Apple Pay on your Apple Watch as needed.

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How to Change Default Card in Apple Pay on Your Apple Watch

System Requirements

This tip works on Apple Watches running watchOS 5 or newer. Find out how to update to the latest version of watchOS.

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

    open the Apple Watch app on iPhone
  2. In the My Watch tab, tap Wallet & Apple Pay.

    tap wallet and Apple Pay
  3. Tap Default Card under Transaction Defaults.

    tap default card

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  4. Tap the card you want to set as your default card; you'll see a checkmark by your chosen card.

    tap Apple Pay default card on Apple Watch

Now you have a new Apple Pay default card on your Apple Watch! 

 

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