Creating an Apple Wallet pass involves designing a pass template, signing it for Apple, distributing it to customers, and keeping it updated after install.
Step 1: Choose a pass type
Apple Wallet supports loyalty, coupon, store card, event ticket, boarding pass, and generic types. Pick the type that matches your use case.
Step 2: Design the template
Set brand colors, logo, fields, barcode or QR, and back-of-pass details. Preview on iPhone before you publish.
Step 3: Distribute with Add to Wallet
Share a hosted link or QR code. Customers tap once to install; no App Store download required.
Step 4: Update after install
When balances, dates, or status change, push updates so the pass on the device stays current.
Step 5: Automate with the API
For scale, create and update passes via REST API and listen for webhooks on install and redemption events.
Passinstance handles signing, hosting, and updates so you can focus on the program rather than PassKit infrastructure.