Show Notes
Tired of waiting for your favorite gym, library, or coffee shop to offer digital cards? With iOS 27, you can finally make your own custom Apple Wallet passes for any barcode or QR code, no third-party apps needed.
Physical loyalty cards now easily added to Apple Wallet with iOS 27
"Create a Pass" feature lets users digitize any barcode or QR code
Three wallet pass templates: Standard, Membership, and Event
Apple Intelligence enables automatic code scanning on supported iPhones
Passes can include color themes, icons, member info, and custom fields
Sharing passes with family members now possible
Using wallet passes on iPhone and Apple Watch at checkout
Host: Mikah Sargent
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