does using apple pay stop someone else from getting your card number
does using the apple wallet stop the likelihood of cc theft
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Only in the sense of the transaction itself is secure since it uses a made up number. Your card can be compromised in other ways that are out of the control of Apple. Apple Pay is only a contactless method of using your card. Here is another link that may be useful - Apple Pay & Privacy - Apple Support