Apple Cash replaces Discover with Visa for new virtual debit card accounts

By: Michael Korgs | 22.04.2022, 18:15

Apple cash allows you to send and receive money via iMessage. Stored in your Wallet, you can make secure and contactless payments with Apple Pay from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Apple Card users can also receive cash back every day. Previously a Discover card, your Apple Cash card is now Visa.


Spotted by user @Kanjo on Twitter, it’s easy to notice the card has a visible Visa logo in the bottom right corner. The card had no Discover logo before this update. Although not all will love the new logo, they’ll be able to remember that it is a Visa.

This change is likely to open up the option to use the Apple Cash card at more places. For instance, major US retailer Costco has an exclusive relationship with Visa. This is good news for Apple, as Visa is a well-known method of payment. Apple Pay will expand to many more countries so users can use Apple Cash in more places.

You can use the Apple Cash card where Apple Pay is accepted.

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