Apple's iOS 26 might let users add credit cards directly to their Wallet, potentially replacing physical cards.

To store complete card information, users must manually input it into Apple Wallet.

To do this:

Open Wallet and select a card

Select the "123" icon in the top right corner, and use FaceID or a passcode to authenticate

Select “Add Physical Card information”

Scan the card or manually enter the information to be saved

Select Done

Users can save the card number, expiration date, security code, cardholder name, and a description. All information besides the card number is optional. This is also useful for cards with changing security codes.

Apple says that the saved information is encrypted, stored in the user's iCloud Keychain, and is only accessible to the user. The information is not used for Apple Pay transactions.

Another app loses relevance

For many users, the ability to save credit card information was the primary reason to use 1Password instead of Apple’s Passwords app. 1Password now joins the increasing number of utility apps that Apple has incorporated into its operating systems, which is a positive development. The details of my cards have already been added, and I anticipate using this feature frequently.

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