Skip to content
Changelog & Platform Updates

What's new in Passinstance

Stay informed about the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes across the Passinstance wallet pass platform.

Showing 6 releases

Changelog RSS
v1.5.0LatestMajor Release

Square POS & Zapier integrations, Mobile Money reload & Scanner State Machine

Passinstance v1.5.0 expands our omnichannel wallet ecosystem with native point-of-sale integrations, multi-channel Mobile Money payment flows, automated delivery campaigns, enterprise SAML SSO, and a robust offline-first mobile scanning engine.

Features

7
  • Square POS & Third-Party Connectors: Native Point of Sale integration with real-time OAuth token lifecycle, webhook receipt processing, and live checkout barcode validation.
  • Official Zapier Platform Integration: Automated pass issuance, balance updates, member notifications, and pass lifecycle triggers across 6,000+ apps.
  • MTN Mobile Money & Multi-Channel Prepaid Reload: Ingest Mobile Money payments with localized carrier prefix routing and public self-service card balance reload flows.
  • Enterprise SAML 2.0 SSO & Signup Risk Engine: Single Sign-On with strict IdP enforcement, combined with automated disposable-email screening, domain verification, and signup anomaly detection.
  • Automated Delivery Center & Sendout Wizard: Multi-step campaign wizard supporting audience segmentation, custom AWS SES email presets, and real-time execution tracking.
  • Scanner State Machine & Hardware NFC Support: Event-driven scanner engine with offline dataset caching, hardware NFC tap-to-redeem, and full Italian and Portuguese localizations.
  • Official Client SDKs: Fully typed, tested client libraries for Node.js/TypeScript, Python, and PHP with built-in idempotency headers.

Improvements

5
  • Database Performance & Tenant Indexing: Added GIN metadata indexes, payment status indexes, and unique barcode deduplication constraints.
  • Resilient Outbox & Job Queue Architecture: Atomic PostgreSQL row claims prevent worker race conditions, paired with automatic recovery for interrupted jobs.
  • Centralized Timezone Resolution: Multi-timezone customer scheduling adhering to strict backend time invariants.
  • Scanner Telemetry & Device Auditing: Periodic session liveness heartbeats and client metadata tracking for compliance and operational monitoring.
  • Unified Design System & UI Consistency: Refreshed design tokens, smooth animated splash screens, and strictly typed component styling across Dashboard and Scanner.

Bugfixes

6
  • Secured admin queue endpoints and eliminated unauthenticated public wallet registration analytics.
  • Patched API key cookie bypass vulnerabilities and hardened tenant middleware isolation.
  • Resolved Google Wallet callback nonce race conditions using atomic job deduplication.
  • Enforced strict API host allowlists in mobile scanner QR links to block unauthorized redirect vectors.
  • Migrated scanner credentials from insecure storage to encrypted platform hardware keystores (SecureStore).
  • Fixed public pass flow error key mismatches and cache invalidation after template updates.
View full release note
v1.4.0Major Release

Geofencing triggers, batch CSV issuance & high-speed scanner validation

Passinstance v1.4.0 brings automated location-based messaging, high-volume pass generation tools for enterprise workflows, and performance upgrades across our scanning infrastructure.

Features

3
  • Live Geofencing Triggers: Automatically deliver lock-screen notifications when passholders enter defined GPS boundaries around retail stores or event venues.
  • Bulk CSV Issuance Pipeline: Import up to 50,000 passes in a single batch with automatic variable mapping and scheduled email/SMS distribution.
  • Dynamic PassFlow Templates: Drag-and-drop landing page editor to capture customer details and instantly install customized Apple and Google Wallet passes.

Improvements

3
  • Sub-300ms Scanner Validation: Optimized validation API responses and local cached token verification in the Scanner web and native clients.
  • Enhanced APNs / Google Wallet Sync: Reduced push delivery latency for dynamic balance updates by 45%.
  • Improved Multilingual Navigation: Native language switching without page reloads across all marketing and documentation hubs.

Bugfixes

3
  • Fixed an issue where certain special characters in customer names caused encoding artifacts on NFC passes.
  • Resolved a race condition during concurrent pass downloads on high-traffic campaign launch days.
  • Corrected barcode rendering aspect ratios on older Android devices running Google Wallet.
View full release note
v1.3.0Feature Release

Tiered loyalty engine, POS webhooks & NFC smart tap

Passinstance v1.3.0 adds enterprise loyalty tier automation, instant point accrual via webhooks, and contactless NFC Smart Tap authentication.

Features

3
  • Multi-Tier Loyalty Mechanics: Configure custom rules for Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers with automatic pass color and artwork updates.
  • Bi-Directional POS Webhooks: Instant synchronization with Square, Shopify POS, Lightspeed, and custom checkout terminals.
  • Apple & Google NFC Smart Tap: Contactless tap-to-redeem support at compatible NFC reader terminals.

Improvements

3
  • Visual Stamp Grid Animation: Dynamic animated stamp punching in Google Wallet and Apple Wallet passes upon checkout scans.
  • Optimized Webhook Throughput: Support for processing up to 2,500 webhook events per second with automatic retries and dead-letter queues.
  • Expanded API SDKs: Official client libraries released for Node.js, Python, PHP, and Go.

Bugfixes

3
  • Fixed pass expiration date formatting for devices configured in 24-hour time format.
  • Resolved an issue with custom background color gradients rendering inconsistently on iOS 18.
  • Fixed webhook signature validation failures when payloads contained nested JSON arrays.
View full release note
v1.2.0Feature Release

PassFlow visual editor & multi-pass customer bundles

Passinstance v1.2.0 makes customer onboarding frictionless with custom branded web pages and bundled pass distribution.

Features

3
  • No-Code PassFlow Editor: Build responsive branded registration forms with real-time pass preview and one-tap wallet download buttons.
  • Multi-Pass Customer Bundles: Deliver ticket and loyalty pass bundles in a single distribution link with unified redemption.
  • Dynamic QR Code Generators: Vector-sharp QR code export for print menus, counter flyers, and digital display signage.

Improvements

3
  • Faster Pass Rendering: Pre-generated pass assets reduce wallet addition latency to under 500ms globally.
  • Enhanced UTM Attribution: Track campaign performance, conversions, and install rates directly from marketing links.
  • Dashboard Usability: Redesigned analytics overview with real-time install and redemption counter widgets.

Bugfixes

3
  • Resolved an issue with SMS delivery encoding for international E.164 phone numbers.
  • Fixed a bug where pass download links expired prematurely on certain mobile web browsers.
  • Corrected barcode value truncation when using alphanumeric strings longer than 32 characters.
View full release note
v1.1.0Minor Release

Multilingual pass localization & custom attribute mapping

Passinstance v1.1.0 expands global reach with multilingual wallet passes and customizable data models.

Features

3
  • Multi-Language Pass Localization: Provide translated field labels and back-of-pass text that display automatically according to the user's phone language.
  • Custom Attribute Schema: Define unlimited custom customer fields (e.g., membership tier, account number, company name) on pass templates.
  • Automated Expiry Push Alerts: Trigger scheduled reminders 7 days and 24 hours before a pass or coupon expires.

Improvements

3
  • Enhanced Barcode Format Support: Support for PDF417, Aztec, QR, and Code128 barcode standards across Apple & Google platforms.
  • Optimized Asset Compression: Reduced PKPass bundle size by 35% for instant mobile downloads on cellular data.
  • Audit Logs in Dashboard: Complete audit trail of pass modifications, issuances, and validation events.

Bugfixes

3
  • Fixed an issue with date fields not adhering to ISO 8601 formatting on certain Android devices.
  • Resolved inconsistent text contrast on light-colored Apple Wallet pass backgrounds.
  • Fixed a bug where pass push updates failed to deliver when APNs tokens were rotated.
View full release note
v1.0.0Major Release

Passinstance platform launch — Apple & Google Wallet Studio

Welcome to Passinstance! We are thrilled to launch the unified digital pass platform for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

Features

4
  • Unified Pass Designer: Create pixel-perfect Apple Wallet (.pkpass) and Google Wallet passes from a single intuitive visual builder.
  • REST API for Pass Issuance: Full programmatic lifecycle management for creating, updating, and revoking wallet passes.
  • Real-Time Push Notifications: Instant lock-screen messaging without third-party app installations or recurring SMS costs.
  • Mobile Web Scanner: Fast in-store barcode validator compatible with any smartphone camera or handheld 2D scanner.

Improvements

3
  • Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure: 99.99% uptime SLA with low-latency European cloud hosting and GDPR compliance.
  • Dynamic Field Updating: Update points, balances, tier levels, and event times on passes in real-time.
  • Template Library: Pre-built templates for loyalty punch cards, event tickets, membership cards, and digital coupons.

Bugfixes

1
  • Initial production release with core stability validations and end-to-end security audits.
View full release note
Changelog & Platform Updates

Sign up for our Newsletter

If you want to automatically get the latest news and features directly to your inbox, click below.

By subscribing you agree to our Privacy policy.

Ready to launch your digital wallet pass program?

Start building stamps, membership cards, and event tickets directly into Apple Wallet and Google Wallet today.

Start freeAPI Documentation