Make the Switch to Digital
Use your smart phone to save your cards and pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. What is a Digital Wallet? A digital wallet is an electronic version of your financial accounts, you can access your First Eagle Debit and Credit Cards from your smart phone, other smart devices or computer. Use your digital wallet to make contactless payments without cash – or your physical wallet – for in-store, online and within-app purchases
Set-Up Your Digital Wallet First Eagle Debit Cards and Credit Cards can be added to Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Simply open or download your device’s preferred app (scroll down and click the ‘Get Started’ button for individual device info) and follow the prompts to add the First Eagle card(s) you want to use for payments. You’re all set for a new way to pay!
Compatible Wallet Apps
Apple Pay
(for iPhone and Apple Watch users)
- User-friendly pre-installed iPhone app for quick, easy access
- Accepted anywhere the contactless pay symbol appears
- Upped security features
- Widely accepted form of payment
- Transaction history feature can help you stay financially on track
Google Pay
- Accepted anywhere the contactless symbol appears
- Enhanced security
- Easy individual and group transfer function
- Supported by a variety of major banks
- Broad global availability
Samsung Pay
(for Samsung users only)
- Accepted anywhere the contactless symbol appears— even at stores with older card terminals (newer Samsung devices are embedded with technology that connect to most magnetic swipe terminals)
- Pre-installed service on many Samsung devices
- Permits you to add your PayPal account to the mobile app
- Quick, secure transactions
Check if your device is compatible (and learn more about its functions) by clicking for more information on Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay
How to Use Your Digital Wallet
Two-Step Authentication
Accessing your digital wallet from your phone involves unlocking your phone. If you set up two-step authentication, unlocking your phone will require a password/passcode and often a biometric factor, such as fingerprint or face ID, as an extra layer of security.
There are other steps you can take to help prevent digital wallet fraud if your phone or device gets lost or stolen. If you contact First Eagle, you can request to put a freeze on the cards in your digital wallet, just like you would for physical cards, or you can do it yourself in Online or Mobile Banking.
Online Purchases
Shopping online with your digital wallet is quick and seamless. Once you’ve added items to your cart and you’re ready to check out, see if your digital wallet logo is a payment option. If so, click on it to complete your transaction; no need to enter in the card information.
In-Store Purchases – At the Check-Out
Make sure the card terminal has near-field communication (NFC), which signals communication between your phone and the reader so your payment data can be transmitted. You’ll know if the card reader has NFC if you see a horizontal Wi-Fi symbol, which verifies contactless functionality. You can also look for your digital wallet app logo.
Hold your phone with the back facing close to the reader; your digital wallet app should automatically open to initiate and complete the transaction. Your phone may prompt you to unlock your phone (either with password or fingerprint).
In-App Purchases
When you purchase something within an app, that simply means you buy content, services or additional features while using an application on a device such as a tablet or smart phone. This kind of purchase could include anything from mobile games to food delivery services.
Going Digital
Letting go of your physical wallet is a big decision to make. Make the leap to a digital wallet and enjoy the convenience of contactless payments.