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prostate Author

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How do I delete the Wallet App from my iphone?

My iphone, with the new update, suddenly had a new app installed entitled "Wallet." This app has my credit card information, plus other personal details, which I never authorized for Apple to use. I have attempted to delete the app using the "touch" system to no avail. There is no way, and I have tried several icloud maneuvers, to delete the credit card or personal information contained in this app.

What's frightening, if I lose my phone, misplace it, or loan it to someone, my credit card information is there for the world to see. I tried to contact Apple, but after literally waiting two hours on the phone, the customer service rep had no answers and then abruptly disconnected me. Do any of you out there know what I can do? This is a horrific invasion of my privacy. Thank you.

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Posted on Jan 8, 2017 6:45 AM

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prostate Author

Level 1

29 points

Posted on Jan 11, 2017 12:19 PM

I think you are all missing the point. I didn't ask for this app, I didn't

authorize the use of my credit card. I don't care if I have security on my

iPad. I don't care if it's only three, four. or six digits. I don't want

the Wallet App! I don't want any of my numbers of any of my credit cards

on my iPad. That is my right as an individual who believes in democracy

and abhors fascism.

Listen, I am 66 years old and do not want my life controlled by any person,

corporation, government, or board. I want to make decisions for myself

after six and a half decades of living. This Wallet App being forced upon

me is an absolute invasion of my life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

That's a quote from a document most of you should have studied in 7th grade.

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Mar 12, 2018 5:43 PM in response to Hodgson66

The wallet app CANNOT be removed, as has been stated ad nauseum on this thread. You're not required to use it and can certainly hide it in a folder. If you'd like to see that changed then submit your thoughts at apple.com/feedback.

Philly_Phan

Level 7

20,725 points

Mar 29, 2018 7:24 PM in response to marlise68

marlise68 wrote:

A consumer should have the right to permanently delete any app from their device. Since when did we live in a dictatorship? I don't want Wallet on my phone.

You obviously have no first-hand experience with a dictatorship.

You don't want Wllet? Then don't use it - it's the same as not being there.

Mar 29, 2018 7:25 PM in response to marlise68

You're certainly entitled to your opinion, and I tend to agree with you, but if you really feel that way, why are you an Apple customer? Their MO has always been that you do things their way. Only since iOS 10 have you even been able to remove some of the stock apps, and users are lucky to get that lol.

Apr 17, 2018 7:37 AM in response to John-Zoidberg

John-Zoidberg wrote:

not sure if it is because I have not set it up fully...

What does that mean? Once you've added the card its set up.

Possibly your card issuer or bank does not support automatic updates. As the little excerpt mentions: if the credit card issuer, or bank does not support the automatic update feature it may not update, and you would have to remove the card and add it again to update it.

Apr 17, 2018 10:35 AM in response to Phil0124

I had to add a card to create an Itunes account, and it appears that is the card they used, but it is long expired. It is very possible that you are right and my bank does not do the automatic update thing too.

Feb 13, 2018 9:41 PM in response to nanafromhouston

The app cannot be removed from your device. But here's some information about it's capabilities

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204003

Jan 12, 2017 12:52 PM in response to prostate

Have you actually tried removing it from your phone, in settings -> wallet & apple pay? Then tap the credit card listed, then tap the red "remove" option.