RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
October 7, 2025 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
Did you know you can open Apple Wallet from the iPhone Lock Screen? With this Apple Pay shortcut, you can access your saved cards plus the passes and loyalty cards found in your Apple Wallet quickly, so you can get ready to make a payment or bring up your boarding pass while you wait in line.
Let’s explore how to pull up Apple Pay from your Lock Screen.
Before we learn how to set up and then how to access Apple Wallet from the Lock Screen, make sure you have gone over how to set up Apple Pay and how to change your Apple Pay Payment preferences. When you have this set up, you can pay at any establishment that accepts Apple Pay, without ever pulling out your wallet!
Why You Will Like Rhis Tip
- Get quick access to your payment methods for no-contact payment.
- Quickly pull up your boarding passes, concert tickets, discount cards, and more.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.6.
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Setup the Shortcut
First, open the Settings app. Refer to the image below:
Next, scroll down and tap Wallet & Apple Pay. See the image below:
Now, ensure the toggle next to Double-Click Side Button is enabled. See the following image:
Next, when you want to access the Wallet app from the Lock Screen on an iPhone, all you need to do is double-click the side button. Refer to the image below:
Now, you will need to verify with Face ID. See the image below:
Next, once unlocked, you will be prompted to hold your phone up to the card reader. See the following image:
Pro Tip
You do not have to be on the Lock Screen to invoke Apple Pay. This double-click action works anywhere, whether you are scrolling Facebook, responding to a text, or snapping a photo.
Summary
That’s how to access your wallet on the iPhone’s Lock Screen. Your days of fumbling in your purse or physical wallet for your credit cards are over, and you should be ready to use this Apple Wallet shortcut from your Lock Screen at a moment’s notice. Keep in mind that if you do not have a credit or debit card set up for Apple Pay, this will not open the app.
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