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Wallet pass platform team

The Passinstance team writes practical guides on Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes, loyalty mechanics, wallet notifications, API workflows, and production rollout patterns.

Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passesDigital loyalty programsWallet pass APIs and webhooksProduction wallet rollout planning

Articles by Passinstance Team

Apple Wallet vs Google Wallet passes

Compare Apple Wallet and Google Wallet pass capabilities, distribution, and when you need both.

2026-01-15

Geo notifications playbook for wallet passes

A practical playbook for location-triggered wallet notifications in retail and hospitality programs.

2026-01-15

Geo-triggered coffee shop wallet notifications

How cafes use relevant locations to remind regulars about stamp cards and offers.

2026-01-15

How digital loyalty cards work

Stamps, points, tiers, and redemption flows for loyalty cards in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

2026-01-15

How geofencing works for wallet passes

Relevant locations, lock-screen surfacing, and privacy considerations for wallet pass geofencing.

2026-01-15

How QR code wallet pass distribution works

Use QR codes and hosted links to distribute Add to Wallet passes in stores, email, and print.

2026-01-15

How to create an Apple Wallet pass

Step-by-step overview of creating an Apple Wallet pass with a template, distribution link, and live updates.

2026-01-15

How to create a Google Wallet pass

How to publish a Google Wallet pass for Android with templates, links, and live updates.

2026-01-15

How to use wallet passes for coffee shops

Launch a digital stamp card for cafes with scan-to-earn and nearby reminders.

2026-01-15

How to use wallet passes for events

Event tickets in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet: issuance, validation, and live updates.

2026-01-15

How wallet pass notifications work

Understand lock-screen wallet notifications on Apple Wallet and Google Wallet and how to trigger them responsibly.

2026-01-15

Instant loyalty points at checkout with wallet passes

Award and display loyalty points on scan so shoppers see balance updates before they leave the store.

2026-01-15

Mid-progress loyalty reminders that do not feel spammy

How to nudge wallet loyalty customers toward completion without over-messaging.

2026-01-15

Nearby wallet offers without notification fatigue

Use relevant locations and thoughtful copy to promote offers when customers are close to your store.

2026-01-15

Wallet access credentials playbook

Issue, validate, and revoke access passes and credentials in mobile wallets.

2026-01-15

Wallet loyalty metrics that matter

Installs, active passes, scans, and redemptions — the core metrics for wallet loyalty programs.

2026-01-15

Wallet pass API integration guide

Integrate pass creation, updates, and webhooks into your product with a wallet pass API.

2026-01-15

Wallet pass basics: Apple Wallet and Google Wallet explained

What wallet passes are, how customers install them, and what teams need to run a production program on Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

2026-01-15

Wallet pass onboarding that converts

Reduce friction from landing page to Add to Wallet with clear CTAs and mobile-first flows.

2026-01-15

Design a wallet stamp card journey that converts

Map the customer journey from first tap to completed card and reward redemption for coffee and retail stamp programs.

2026-01-15

Wallet ticketing and admission playbook

Issue, validate, and update event tickets in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

2026-01-15