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The Apple Wallet app is one of the most underrated features in the iPhone ecosystem — and with iOS 26, it’s getting even better. From adding your credit & debit cards, transit passes, and digital IDs to boarding passes, hotel keys, and even a U.S. passport, Apple Wallet is quickly becoming the one app you can rely on to leave your physical wallet at home.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & surprising Apple Wallet features
00:21 – How this video is structured (Basics, iOS 26 updates, Apple Card)
01:16 – Sponsor: Nomad eSIM
02:07 – Opening the Wallet app & initial layout
02:22 – Understanding credit card & non-payment card sections
02:38 – How to add a new card in Wallet
02:52 – Adding found cards from other devices
03:13 – Adding a debit or credit card (photo, NFC, manual entry)
03:34 – Viewing your newly added cards
03:51 – Adding transit cards (by country & region)
04:26 – Adding a digital driver’s license or ID (state-by-state support)
05:02 – Digital ID limitations & NJ’s stance
05:18 – Adding gift cards & store accounts
05:39 – New iOS 26 feature: instant bank app card linking
06:03 – Using Apple Pay (double-tap, Face ID/Touch ID)
06:37 – Setting & changing your default payment card
06:58 – Reordering cards in Wallet
07:19 – Changing cards at checkout in real-time
07:39 – Using multiple cards for different categories
07:52 – Viewing transaction history per card
08:41 – Accessing card details & settings (notifications, Express Transit)
09:17 – Privacy: virtual card numbers for added security
09:45 – Adding non-payment items (passes, keys, IDs, certificates)
10:45 – Using NFC for event & venue entry
11:00 – Adding hotel keys
11:13 – Adding loyalty & rewards cards
11:29 – Managing expired passes
12:11 – Viewing pass history
12:51 – Wallet settings overview (email, phone, card benefits)
13:20 – Pay Later settings & options
13:42 – Setting up Express Transit card for touch-free access
14:17 – iOS 26 Wallet updates & quality-of-life improvements
14:31 – Improved Orders tracking
14:58 – Live Activities for flights (maps, luggage tracking, sharing)
15:42 – Adding your U.S. passport in iOS 26
16:30 – Apple Card perks & cash back breakdown
17:05 – Apple Card savings account APY overview
17:53 – How Apple Card teaches good credit habits
18:39 – Apple Cash overview (P2P, debit functionality)
19:09 – Why Apple Card is great for beginners
19:27 – Apple Wallet as an all-in-one ID, payment, and pass hub
20:03 – Final thoughts on why you should load everything into Wallet
20:36 – Final sponsor plug & wrap-up