Log In to iCloud and Find Your Stolen Phone
Apple Pay uses the Touch ID fingerprint scanner or Face ID facial recognition system as part of its security, so a thief who has your iPhone also needs a way to fake your fingerprint or face to use your Apple Pay. Because of that, the likelihood of anyone making fraudulent charges is relatively low. Still, the idea that your financial information is stored on a stolen phone is uncomfortable. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to remove Apple Pay information from a stolen device using iCloud so you can rest easy. To remove your credit or debit card from Apple Pay on an iPhone that’s been stolen or lost, follow these steps: After you recover your stolen iPhone or get a new one, you can set up Apple Pay as usual and start using it to make fast purchases again.
More Tips for When Your iPhone Is Stolen
When someone steals your iPhone, removing a card from Apple Pay is only one of the steps you need to take. Here are some other tips for what to do next:
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