The Apple Watch will be able to replace the physical wallet
Imagine going into a store and being able to check out using just your Apple Watch! Apple is pushing for digital wallets to replace the physical wallet with their latest Apple Watch update. The company announced that people will be able to replace all of their credit cards and licenses on an Apple Watch. This feature will not only serve as a digital wallet but also replace car keys and door locks with the new software update coming out next month.
As part of watchOS 8, people will be able to update their credit card information on an Apple Watch. This replaces having to carry around a wallet when you don't want to risk it getting stolen.
“This is kind of our vision for eventually replacing the physical wallet where you just have everything you need...right on your wrist,” Deidre Caldbeck, director of Apple Watch product marketing, told Yahoo Finance.
It stores your credit card information, so you can buy items without using cash or a traditional wallet. No need to carry around a bulky wallet with
It can store your credit card information, making it easier for you to purchase items
It's simple to store your credit card information on the watch so that you can purchase items with a single touch. If your phone is out of reach, it's easier to make an impulse buy without having to worry about carrying around everything else in your wallet.
The Apple Watch has a built-in NFC chip, which is the same technology that's used in contactless payments made with Apple Pay.
If you're worried about the safety of your information, don't worry - the watch is protected by a passcode and encryption. And because it's not connected to your phone all the time (meaning that someone would need both devices in order to get into them), it may even be safer than using an iPhone for payment
You will also be able to pay with the watch by scanning a bar code or pointing at an NFC terminal
With the Apple Watch, you'll be able to walk into a store and pay with your watch just by scanning a bar code or pointing at an NFC terminal. It's easy because all of your credit card information will already be stored digitally on it for quick purchases. The best part is that everything is done securely; transactions are encrypted so no one can get access to sensitive data without authorization from the bank.
The benefit of this technology isn't only convenience but security as well. If someone steals your iPhone, they won't be able to make any unauthorized purchases since they don't have physical access to the device containing your digital wallet and payment methods. This would also prevent them from accessing private data like photos or banking info too.
If you're not near your physical wallet and need to make an emergency purchase, simply double tap on the side button of your watch and hold it up to any cashier or card reader.
In addition to being able to store your credit card information, there are also apps like Venmo and Apple Pay which you can use for everyday transactions with friends or merchants too- this makes going out on the town much more convenient since you don't have
Bonus Feature! The watch is also capable of storing and displaying boarding passes so you don't have to carry around paper ones anymore
Keeping track of your cellphone, ID, luggage, and most importantly Boarding passes at the Airport is rather cumbersome. One thing you will definitely not loose is what you wear on your wrist.
From Wccftech:
“We're early on this, obviously. You'll be able to have it in your Wallet. You can see your ID there like your other cards. And then you can present that if you choose to, for example, TSA. Very much like how Apple Pay works, you can digitally present it, and the information can show up for the person who is looking at your ID. And we manage which information is available to which person. Kind of like you do in [the Health app].”
The watch is also capable of storing and displaying boarding passes so you don't have to carry around paper ones anymore.
Final Thought
The Apple Watch can replace your wallet, and be a great tool for anyone who needs to carry around less items. It has the capability of storing credit card information so you don't have to take it out when purchasing something in store. You can also use the watch as an alternative payment method by scanning barcodes or pointing at NFC terminals with its built-in camera. In addition, the watch is able to display boarding passes which will save paper! If you're excited about this new development, we've got some tips on how best to utilize this product moving forward.
If you haven't updated your credit card information before, you probably want to do it now. To update your account in watchOS 8, go into the Apple Watch app on your phone and navigate to My Watch tab.
