To turn off credit card AutoFill in Safari on iPhone, open Settings, tap Apps > Safari > AutoFill, and turn off Credit Cards. On older versions of iOS, the same switch is under Settings > Safari > AutoFill. To delete a saved card completely, open the Wallet app, tap the More button, tap AutoFill, choose the card, and tap Remove From AutoFill.
This guide uses Apple’s iPhone User Guide pages Fill in payment information on iPhone and Fill in personal information in Safari on iPhone. It covers turning off the Credit Cards switch, removing or editing saved cards in Wallet, and turning off contact and password AutoFill.
How to Turn Off Credit Card AutoFill in Safari
Apple’s current guide doesn’t list this switch, though other guides describe it.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Apps, then tap Safari. On older iOS versions, tap Safari directly in Settings.
- Under General, tap AutoFill.
- Turn off Credit Cards.
Result: Safari stops offering your saved cards when you tap a payment field on a website. Your cards stay saved, so you can turn the switch back on later.
On the same screen, you can also turn off Use Contact Info so Safari stops filling in your name, address, email and phone number.
How to Remove a Credit Card From AutoFill
If you want the card gone, not just hidden, remove it. Apple says AutoFill cards are now saved in Apple Wallet, so you manage them there.
- Open the Wallet app.
- Tap the More button, then tap AutoFill.
- Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode.
- Tap the card you want to remove.
- Tap Remove From AutoFill.
Result: The card no longer appears as an AutoFill option. Websites can still check whether Apple Pay is set up unless you also stop Apple Pay website checks in Safari. Apple notes that removing a card from AutoFill doesn’t remove it from Apple Pay.
Removing a Card Also Affects Your Other Devices
Apple says AutoFill cards are saved in iCloud Keychain, so they’re available on your other devices signed in to the same Apple Account. Because the cards sync, a card you remove on your iPhone should also disappear from AutoFill on those devices.
How to Update an Expired Card Instead
If Safari is filling in an old card, you may not need to turn AutoFill off. Follow the Wallet steps above, tap the card, and tap Edit to update the details. To add a new card, tap Add Card on the AutoFill screen and scan it with the camera or type the details.
Apple also mentions virtual card numbers for supported cards. In Wallet, tap a supported card, tap the More button, authenticate, and tap the virtual card number to copy it. This hides your real card number when you shop on sites that don’t take Apple Pay.
How to Turn Off Other Safari AutoFill
Apple’s guide explains how to turn off AutoFill for contact info and passwords. Apple says this helps when you share your iPhone with someone and don’t want your details easy to reach.
- Contact info: go to Settings > Apps > Safari > AutoFill and turn off Use Contact Info.
- Passwords: go to Settings > General > AutoFill & Passwords and turn off AutoFill Passwords.
Result: Safari no longer fills in your contact card or saved passwords. Your saved passwords aren’t deleted.
Troubleshooting
- You can’t find the Credit Cards switch: On iOS 18 and later, Safari settings are under Settings > Apps. If the switch still isn’t there, remove the cards in Wallet instead.
- A removed card still shows up: Check that you removed it from AutoFill in Wallet, not just from Apple Pay. They’re separate lists.
- The change didn’t take effect: Try closing Safari and restarting the iPhone if a change doesn’t apply right away.
- Cards appear on your Mac or iPad too: That’s iCloud Keychain syncing. Removing a card on one device should remove it from AutoFill on the others. To stop Safari from offering cards on the computer, see how to disable AutoFill in Safari on a Mac.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does turning off credit card AutoFill delete my cards?
No. Turning off the Credit Cards switch only stops Safari from offering them. To delete a card, use Remove From AutoFill in the Wallet app.
Will this stop Apple Pay from working?
No. Apple says removing a card from AutoFill doesn’t remove it from Apple Pay. To remove a card from Apple Pay, see our guide to removing a card from Apple Pay.
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