How to nickname credit cards in Apple Wallet

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How to nickname credit cards in Apple Wallet

After much searching, I figured out a workaround for nicknaming credit cards in Apple Wallet. I tried to respond to previous threads but Apple, for unknown (and surely not well-thought out) reason, makes you start a new thread. As if they solve all the questions asked on the forum (and not 1%, which is my guess) within few weeks.

1) You can't rename them.

2) You can, however, create a custom card using one of the apps (there are a lot, I use MakePass) that says "Chase personal card ⬇️"

3) Add the the custom card to the wallet and arrange the cards so the custom card is above the card you want to nickname.

I guess you have to ask a question on this forum, so my question is, 1) do you like this workaround? and 2) Would Jobs be rolling in his grave if he knew people had to use clunky workarounds like this on the iPhone?

Posted on Nov 3, 2024 8:15 AM

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Jeff Donald

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Nov 3, 2024 9:35 AM in response to frumpydaddy

Posts are closed because the general content may no longer be accurate. In other words a subsequent iOS update or bank update may have resolved the issue.

If you read any of my recent posts, you’d understand the issue. The banks control what is added. They supply all the art work representing the cards etc. The banks supply the encrypted tokens and information that your Wallet displays and stores. The information is stored in the Secure Element which is totally separate from the iOS, including processor, memory and storage. The SE is an SOC. Apple has very limited access and the users have virtually none. Pretty sure banks wouldn’t take kindly to Apple opening up the Secure Element to users and also hackers.

Your workaround is the best I’ve seen shared across multiple social media platforms. I appreciate you sharing it and I’m sure it’ll benefit other community members in the future. Thank you!

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