Can I see my full card number on Apple pay?

Answered by Ricardo McCardle

When it comes to Apple Pay, the full card number associated with your card is not visible. This is for security reasons and to protect your sensitive information. Apple takes privacy and security very seriously, and they have implemented measures to ensure that your personal and financial data is kept safe.

If you want to view some details about your card in Apple Pay, you can do so by opening the Wallet app on your iPhone. Once you have the app open, you can select the card you want to view and then tap on the “i” (information) icon that you will find on the bottom right corner of the screen. This will provide you with some information about the card, but it won’t display the full card number.

The reason behind not displaying the full card number is to prevent unauthorized access to your card information. By only showing partial information, it reduces the risk of someone obtaining your complete card number and using it for fraudulent purposes. This is an important security measure implemented by Apple and other payment providers to safeguard your financial data.

It’s worth noting that the security of Apple Pay goes beyond just hiding the full card number. When you add a card to Apple Pay, a unique device account number is created, which is securely stored on your device. This device account number is used for transactions instead of your actual card number, adding an extra layer of security. This means that even if someone were to gain access to your device account number, they wouldn’t be able to use it without your device and other authentication factors.

While you can access some details about your card in the Wallet app, Apple Pay does not allow you to view the full card number. This is done to protect your sensitive information and ensure the security of your financial data. By using unique device account numbers and other security measures, Apple Pay aims to provide a safe and convenient way to make payments without compromising your privacy.