iOS 27 is adding a 'Create a Pass' button to Apple Wallet
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- #Wallet App
- #Create a Pass
- #iOS 27
- iOS 27 will introduce a 'Create a Pass' feature in the Wallet app, allowing users to build custom passes without needing an Apple Developer account or certificates.
- Users can create passes by scanning a QR code from paper tickets or membership cards, or by building from scratch using a template-driven layout editor with adjustable styles, images, colors, and text fields.
- Three color-coded templates will be available: Standard (orange) for general purposes, Membership (blue) for recurring-access cards, and Event (purple) for tickets to one-off occasions.
- This feature addresses a long-standing gap since PassKit's launch in 2012, where small businesses often avoided creating passes due to technical complexity, shifting Wallet from a brand-driven directory to a user-curated one.
- While third-party tools like WalletWallet may see reduced usage for simple barcode-to-Wallet cases, they will still support Google Wallet, cross-platform access without OS upgrades, and integrations with services like Bandcamp or Spotify.
- Unanswered details include iCloud sync for user-created passes, export options, supported barcode formats, merchant claim capabilities, and lock-screen behavior tied to time and location.
- The feature is expected to be previewed at WWDC on June 8, 2026, with a public release in September 2026, marking a significant step in making Wallet more accessible to everyday users.