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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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Phil0124

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Posted on Jan 9, 2017 8:28 AM

Wallet is not a new App. It has been part of the iPhone and un-deletable since its inception. It used to be known as Passbook since its introduction with iOS 6 and was renamed to Wallet in iOS 9.

Credit cards in there are not magically added. If you added them to Passbook before updating they would have been kept there when it became Wallet. There's several steps that need to happen before a credit card can be added.

The entire premise of Wallet is that no, your Credit card is not there for the world to see. In fact Wallet does no keep your credit card at all.

It keeps the last four numbers and an image provided by your bank or credit card issuer to identify the card and help you manage it.

Wallet creates an encrypted package that does not contain your credit card number or VCC only a transaction identifier.

What this means is your Credit Card is neither on your iPhone, nor transmitted to any one.

Wallet is used in conjunction with Apple Pay you may want to read about it:

Apple Pay security and privacy overview - Apple Support

To remove a Card from Wallet all you need to do is go to Settings->Wallet & Apple Pay and tap on the "Remove Card" button for the card you wish to remove.

Manage the cards that you use with Apple Pay - Apple Support

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Oct 14, 2017 7:04 AM in response to Philly_Phan

Well, just like the op, I don't want it.

Philly_Phan

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Oct 14, 2017 7:05 AM in response to panchososa694

And with Android, you don't have a choice. Whether or not you want it is irrelevant. YOU HAVE NO CHOICE WITH ANDROID.

Oct 14, 2017 7:08 AM in response to Philly_Phan

But then, that's precisely the choice I made. I chose Android to forgo the inconveniences and lack of control of anything Apple. What's so hard to understand? Lol.

Philly_Phan

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Oct 14, 2017 7:10 AM in response to panchososa694

If you change your mind in the future, YOU CAN NOT GET APPLE PAY. That's no choice.

JACadmin

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Oct 30, 2017 10:16 AM in response to prostate

Hear Hear!

Oct 31, 2017 9:50 PM in response to prostate

So Apple decides what Apps I must keep and which ones I can delete. I don’t want the Wallet App, Apple. Please explain why you have decided I cannot delete the App. And, I thank you.

Nov 6, 2017 1:06 PM in response to prostate

How do I get rid of that unauthorized wallet with my cc in it

Nov 6, 2017 1:09 PM in response to Phil0124

I’m 64 & agree withMicheal I want it out

Jan 4, 2018 11:47 AM in response to Shayla Shadow

Do you have a card associated with your AppleID for use in the iTunes, App, iBook or Mac Stores?

Jan 4, 2018 12:11 PM in response to Shayla Shadow

I hope their no reply notifications enjoy my spam box.

Feb 13, 2018 7:09 PM in response to Phil0124

I don't understand the functions of the app wallet on my iPhone. It takes plenty of storage. I want to know if I can delet it

Philly_Phan

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Feb 13, 2018 9:45 PM in response to nanafromhouston

nanafromhouston wrote:

It takes plenty of storage.

How much?

Feb 26, 2018 4:00 PM in response to Michael Black

Mike,

I want to remove the Wallet app on my I phone please explain how? I heard your the expert? Please hurry it’s cold here in Bismark SD!

Philly_Phan

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Feb 26, 2018 4:10 PM in response to Zephyr1408

Can’t be done.

Just don’t use it.

Mar 12, 2018 5:41 PM in response to prostate

How can I remove the wallet apps off my iPhone....please it’s corsing bad damages on my phone I need it removed pl

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