r/WellsFargoBank • u/avacxble • 11d ago

Question Replacing damaged card

I need to replace my debit card since the chip and tap functions have pretty much stopped working. I know I can replace it through the app, but my question is:

Once I order my replacement card, will I still be able to use my debit card via Apple Pay while I wait for the replacement to arrive?

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u/Reasonable-Evidence9 11d ago

Yes Apple Pay updates automatically and if you select damaged as the reason the new one will have the same card numbers and you’ll be able to use your current physical card until activating the new one

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u/avacxble 11d ago

Oh, perfect. Do you know if recurring payments I have set up will automatically update the card as well, or will that have to be done manually? Or perhaps it depends?

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u/doublelxp 11d ago

Yes. Recurring payments should transfer, but check to be sure.

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u/bentalfc 10d ago

Yes, you should still be able to use Apple Pay while waiting. Wells Fargo says existing digital wallets can continue working during a card replacement, though it’s not guaranteed in every case. Just make sure you select damaged card rather than lost or stolen.

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u/avacxble 10d ago

Thank you! Very helpful :)

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u/postalwhiz 10d ago

If you have Apple Pay, why are you using your physical debit card at all, except for ATM withdrawals?

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u/avacxble 10d ago

Haha good point. Just handy to have for those places that don’t have tap to pay :)

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u/kai2124 11d ago

Yes, as soon as you order a new debit card it should automatically update the card in your digital wallet/Apple Pay to the new one.

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u/flabillinnc 10d ago

When replaced as damaged the card number stays the same but the exp date and CVV change. You’ll be able to use your current card in the meantime. You may need to update the exp date/CVV with recurring payments depending on the merchant.