Why doesn’t Apple hide the security code when entering cards into wallet?

It is no different than looking at the code on your card. It is visible there in plain text for anyone to see. At least with your phone, it requires a PIN for someone to be able to view it from the Wallet app. When viewing this information from the wallet app, you would want to make sure no one else is standing around looking at your iPhone, the same way you would when adding the card to the wallet app.

Your iPhone is much more secure for storing your Credit Card information. If you lose your credit card, any person has full access to your account numbers including your security code. If you lose your phone, no one will be able to access that information without knowing your passcode.

I understand what you’re saying but I think the best point made so-far was that the digits are viewable by anyone from the physical card you are reading from.

Additionally, neither the expiry or the CVV are actually saved in the wallet.

Rather they are simply relayed to your card issuer that the person doing the “entering” actually HAS the card.

I've never entered sensitive credit card data in the presence of strangers. And it wasn't mandatory you set up your credit cards in the store as all you had to do was tap set up later and continue with the rest of the iPhone setup. But since you believe this is something Apple should look into, we aren't Apple and we can't speak for Apple. This is a user to user only forum. If you'd like to suggest a feature change to Apple, you can use this link --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Hello~ I think you missed my point but continue to post here if you like and see how long it takes Apple to respond. My suggestion to you which will totally solve this “issue” …never input any sensitive data into your iPhone in a public arena. Problem solved? I think that Apple is more than capable of defending themselves if someone were to challenge them legally. I also think this simply falls under having some common sense and Apple certainly can’t be blamed for that. Take care.

~Katana-San~

The add screen is no different than the screen in the Wallet app to view your security code and card numbers. In both cases it is up to you to make sure no one can view your screen.

Apple doesn't participate here and by posting here, you've accomplished nothing in getting their attention.

But believe what you want. Apple NEVER responds to you when you use the Feedback link, but they real ALL requests sent to it.

I imagine Apple doesn't believe what your concerned about is an issue. You're honestly the first person I've seen comment about this. Unless there are loads and loads of people complaining about something, your concern likely won't get much traction. But this forum isn't the place to get anyones attention at Apple, even if you think it is.

Re: “… I prefer the way it’s handled anywhere but the US …”

+1

It always amazes me that — with only a few exceptions — secure payment from the table hasn’t caught on here.

But then again, there are still locations “out there” which STILL don’t yet even have EMV POS terminals. 🫣

Again, we can't do anything to change what you're suggesting. Continuing to tell us, just users what you think Apple should do is pointless. I've provided the link you should use. And that's that.

Have a nice Sunday

Re: “… That said, others were not so careful and it leaves Apple at risk of being sued if someone does indeed try to collect credit card information from their users who are not so security conscious … “

Really … ???

And when the presiding judge asks, “So Mr. Plaintiff, you can prove that you’ve NEVER handed your physical credit card to a restaurant server, a cashier, or used it for an online or over-the-phone purchase ??? “

Quickly followed by, “Case Dismissed.”

Dont’t get me wrong … I’m prertty obsessive on security matters too … and one of the better ways is to NOT carry imprinted credit cards on our person at all.

Generally, you’re not adding cards in a room full of people. It’s not really an issue

Hello ~ Just in case you missed it take a look back through this information…

Apple Support Communities Use Agreement - Apple Community

The info there could prove useful.

~Katana-San~