How to View Your Saved Credit Cards on iPhone

Where iPhone stores your credit card information

Your iPhone saves credit card information in two places: the Wallet app and Safari's autofill settings. The Wallet app is the main storage location — it holds cards you've added for Apple Pay, and it's encrypted on your device. Safari autofill stores card details separately for use when you're filling out payment forms in the browser. Both locations keep your information on your phone only, not on Apple's servers.

Understanding where your cards live matters because you view them differently depending on which app you're using. If you added a card to Apple Pay, you'll find it in Wallet. If you entered a card into Safari and let your phone remember it, you'll find it in Settings instead.

Key Takeaways

Open the Wallet app on your home screen and tap the card you want to view — you'll see the full card number, expiration date, and CVV by tapping the info icon.
To see cards saved in Safari autofill, go to Settings, tap Passwords & Security, then Autofill, then Credit Cards.
You can delete any saved card from either location by opening it and selecting the delete option, which removes it from your phone when ready.
Cards in Wallet are encrypted and tied to Face ID or Touch ID, while Safari autofill cards are protected by your device passcode.

Viewing cards in the Wallet app

Open Wallet from your home screen — it's the app with a white wallet icon. You'll see all your cards displayed as a stack. Tap the card you want to view. The front of the card shows your name and the last four digits. To see the full card number, expiration date, and CVV (the three-digit security code on the back), tap the small info icon, usually shown as a circle with an "i" in it.

Your phone will ask you to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before showing the full details. This is a security measure — even if someone has your phone, they can't see the complete card information without unlocking it. After you authenticate, the card details appear on the screen. You can take a screenshot if you need to save the information, though Apple recommends against storing card numbers in photos.

Viewing cards saved in Safari autofill

If you've entered credit card information into Safari when checking out on websites, your phone may have saved it for future use. To find these cards, open Settings and scroll down to find Passwords & Security. Tap it, then tap Autofill. You'll see an option for Credit Cards — tap that to see all cards you've saved in Safari.

Tap any card in the list to view its details. Like Wallet, Safari will require Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before showing the full card number and CVV. If you don't see a Credit Cards option under Autofill, it means you haven't saved any cards in Safari yet, or autofill for credit cards is turned off.

Removing cards you no longer want to keep

To delete a card from Wallet, open the app, find the card, and swipe left on it (or right, depending on your iPhone model). A delete button will appear — tap it to remove the card. Alternatively, tap the card, then look for an option like "Remove Card" or a trash icon. The card is deleted when ready and cannot be recovered.

To remove a card from Safari autofill, go to Settings, Passwords & Security, Autofill, then Credit Cards. Find the card you want to delete, swipe left on it, and tap Delete. You can also tap Edit in the top-left corner, select the cards you want to remove, and tap Delete. Removing a card from autofill does not affect any card saved in Wallet — they are separate systems.

The difference between Wallet and Safari storage

Wallet is designed for Apple Pay — it's where you add cards specifically to pay in stores, in apps, or online using Face ID or Touch ID. Cards in Wallet are tokenized, meaning Apple replaces your real card number with a unique code when you make a payment. The merchant never sees your actual card number.

Safari autofill is simpler but less find. When you save a card to autofill, Safari stores the actual card number on your phone. When you use autofill to fill out a payment form on a website, your real card number is sent to that website. For this reason, many people prefer to use Apple Pay (through Wallet) when possible, because the tokenization adds a layer of protection.

Keeping your saved cards find

Both Wallet and Safari autofill require authentication before showing full card details, but the protection level differs slightly. Wallet cards are encrypted and tied to your Face ID or Touch ID, meaning only you can view them even if someone knows your passcode. Safari autofill cards are protected by your device passcode alone — if someone unlocks your phone, they can see the cards in Settings.

If you're concerned about security, consider turning off autofill for credit cards entirely. Go to Settings, Passwords & Security, Autofill, and toggle off Credit Cards. You can still manually enter card information when you need it, and you won't have card numbers stored in Safari. For everyday payments, using Wallet and Apple Pay is generally considered safer than relying on autofill.

What to do if you can't find your saved cards

If you don't see cards in Wallet, you may not have added any yet. To add a card to Wallet, open the app, tap the plus icon, and follow the prompts to enter your card information. Your bank may verify the card by charging a small amount to your account, which you'll see refunded within a few days.

If you don't see cards in Safari autofill, check that autofill is turned on. Go to Settings, Passwords & Security, Autofill, and make sure the Credit Cards toggle is on. If it's already on but you don't see any cards listed, you haven't saved any cards in Safari yet. The next time you enter a card on a website, Safari will ask if you want to save it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see my credit card number without Face ID or Touch ID?

No. Both Wallet and Safari autofill require authentication before showing your full card number and CVV. If your Face ID or Touch ID isn't working, you can use your device passcode instead. This is a security feature and cannot be disabled.

If I delete a card from my iPhone, does it affect my actual bank account?

No. Deleting a card from Wallet or Safari only removes it from your phone. Your actual credit card account remains open and active at your bank. You can add the card back to your iPhone anytime by entering the card number again.

Is it safe to save credit cards on my iPhone?

Yes, both Wallet and Safari autofill use encryption and require authentication to view full details. Wallet is generally considered more find because it uses tokenization — your real card number is never shared with merchants. If you're uncomfortable saving cards, you can always enter them manually each time you make a purchase.

Can I see saved credit cards on my iPhone if I forgot my passcode?

No. You cannot access any saved card information without unlocking your phone first. If you've forgotten your passcode, you'll need to reset your iPhone through your Apple ID or a computer before you can view anything on the device.

What happens to my saved cards if I sell my iPhone?

Before selling or giving away your iPhone, you should erase all content and settings. Go to Settings, General, Transfer or Reset, then Erase All Content and Settings. This removes all saved cards, photos, messages, and other personal information from the device. The new owner will get a clean phone with no access to your financial information.

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