Here's a guide on how to add gift cards and tickets to your iPhone Wallet . When we attend concerts, air travel or anything that requires a ticket, we always worry about losing or getting lost and missing our event. Fortunately, most companies use
Fortunately, most businesses use digital tickets that can be added to Wallet on the iPhone. You can also send gift cards that you use frequently or want to scan and it can all be done with just a few clicks.
How to Add Tickets and Gift Cards to Wallet in iOS
Here are the steps to get new items added to your portfolio for your use.
Watch the video above for more information on adding gift cards and tickets to Wallet in iOS.
Add tickets and gift cards to your wallet
To take the example of a concert , we frequently receive tickets in the mail or digitally via e-mail . Not all ticket sellers use digital tickets, but the good majority that I use have provided tickets that can be used in Wallet.
When you open your email with your ticket attachment on your iPhone, you will be able to see if the items can be added to Wallet. Tickets will generally designate as Mobile Tickets if they can be added. You should also notice the icon for Wallet on tickets as a visual indicator.
If you tap the event pass, you'll see a digital ticket with barcode or QR Code as well as an event information . You can then tap Add in the top right corner of the screen to add that item to Wallet.
Now when you attend the event in question, you don't need to print anything yet just open Wallet and present your digital tickets to be scanned . You can also designate for each Suggested ticket on the lock screen . This will show your ticket on your lock screen when you are in the venue area or near the event time .
the same process can be used to add gift cards to the wallet for easy use and access. To add any of these passes to Wallet, tap the plus icon button in the top right corner of the Passes section. From there, you'll be able to add items with Scannable Codes or access apps in the App Store that use Wallet.
These methods of digitally adding our usual printed tickets and gift cards are an extremely useful and forward-thinking from Apple. You can also use the Apple Pay service with your bank's debit cards and this further strengthens the future of digital commerce using our phones as wallets.