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Check out quicker! Completing a purchase with your mobile wallet app is usually faster than using cash or cards.
Your mobile wallet is a fast, secure, and contactless way to pay.
A mobile wallet is an easy and convenient way to make payments without using cash or a physical card. Essentially, it's a virtual wallet that lives on your mobile device. With your card stored securely on your smartphone, smartwatch, or tablet, you can effortlessly pay for things when you're out and about without having to pull out your debit card. Plus, you can even use your mobile wallet to make purchases on certain websites. Connect your Popular Mastercard® Debit Card to your preferred mobile wallet app today for a seamless payment experience.
Whether shopping in-store or online, mobile wallet apps can improve the way you pay.
Check out quicker! Completing a purchase with your mobile wallet app is usually faster than using cash or cards.
Your card number is converted to a dynamic account number. Merchants cannot view your card number and it’s not stored on your device.
Tap to pay and authorize purchases using your mobile device. You don’t have to pull out your physical card.
Use your mobile wallet to check out anywhere you see the contactless sign. You can also choose your mobile wallet as a payment option on many websites and apps.
Your Popular Mastercard® Debit Card is compatible with most mobile wallet apps including:
Leave your cash and card behind! Use your mobile wallet instead at most retailers.
Hold your mobile device near the contactless reader to pay.
Select your mobile wallet when checking out in apps.
Mobile wallets are accepted online on many websites.
Zelle ® is a convenient way to send and receive money with friends and family, even if they bank somewhere different than you. Look for Zelle® in the Popular Mobile Banking app and start sending money in minutes.1
Learn moreA mobile wallet is a digital app that lets you add your debit card to your mobile device allowing you to simply tap to pay instead of swiping or inserting a card. Instead of carrying physical cards, you can use your mobile wallet app at checkout. With a mobile wallet, you receive a virtual card number known as a token, which will represent your card information, so your card details stay safe.
Tap to pay is a key feature of mobile wallets, allowing you to make contactless payments quickly and securely by tapping your mobile device. Use tap to pay to make a purchase with your mobile device anywhere you see the contactless payment symbol .
To use tap to pay with your mobile wallet, add your debit card to your preferred mobile wallet, such as Google Pay™, Apple Pay®, or Samsung Pay®, then hold your device near the store’s contactless reader at checkout. No physical card needed!
To use your mobile wallet with your Popular Bank account, you’ll need to add your Popular Mastercard® Debit Card to your preferred mobile wallet app. This will allow you to now use your mobile wallet with your Popular Bank account.
To add your Popular Mastercard® Debit Card to your mobile wallet, follow the instructions specific to your mobile wallet app.
After completing the in-app steps, you will be prompted to call the Mobile Wallet Service Center at 1-800-549-5987 to verify your identity and register your mobile device. Please note that it may take up to 48 hours to use your Popular Mastercard® Debit Card with your mobile wallet.
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If you replace or update your mobile device, you will need to add your Popular Mastercard® Debit Card to your new device the same way you added it to your old device.
To do so, follow the instructions specific to your mobile wallet app. After completing the in-app steps, you will be prompted to call us to verify your identity and register your new device. Please note that it may take up to 48 hours to use your Popular Mastercard® Debit Card with your mobile wallet.
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Yes, you can use your mobile wallet at any ATM that offers contactless card capabilities. However, none of our surcharge-free, in-network ATMs at our branches or within the Allpoint ATM Network® currently support contactless transactions.2 To access your funds at a Popular Bank or Allpoint® ATM, you will need to use your physical ATM or debit card.
Yes, you can use your mobile wallet to make online purchases with participating merchants. Many online stores and apps accept mobile wallet payments, like Apple Pay ®, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay®.
Yes, mobile wallets are a secure way to pay because your card information is encrypted. The mobile wallet uses a unique token or code to make each purchase. Merchants do not see your debit card number, and none of your payment details are stored in the mobile wallet.
Mobile wallets also have an additional layer of permission required when you want to make a purchase. Some wallets use biometric data like a fingerprint or facial recognition to confirm it's really you making the transaction.
If your mobile device is lost or stolen, please contact our Customer Care Center immediately to report your lost device and disable your card from use in your mobile wallet.
It’s important to always make sure you lock your device with a password to restrict access in case it's ever lost or stolen. You can also enable the time-out or auto-lock feature to secure your smart device when there’s no activity for a certain period.
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Use mobile wallets with your checking account and debit card.
Compare our checking account offerings and find the best one to fit your financial needs.
Learn moreLearn more about the debit card that is included with our checking accounts.
Learn moreWe’re always here to help. Stop by one of our branch locations or contact our Customer Care Center if you have any additional questions about setting up or using your mobile wallet with your Popular Bank account.
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1U.S. checking account required to use Zelle®. Transactions between enrolled users typically occur in minutes. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.
2Popular Bank and its affiliates are not affiliated with ATM National, LLC. Allpoint is a registered trademark of ATM National, LLC.
Apple Pay® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Google Pay™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. Samsung Pay® is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. PayPal and Venmo are registered trademarks of PayPal, Inc. Cash App is a registered trademark of Block, Inc. Mastercard and the Mastercard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Debit cards are issued by Popular Bank.