Last updated: June 19, 2026
iOS 27 adds a new way to keep more membership cards, loyalty cards, and simple tickets in Apple Wallet.
With Create a Pass, users can save supported physical barcode cards and some digital card screenshots, then show them from an iPhone or Apple Watch when needed.
It will not replace every card or ticket, but it could make everyday barcode-based passes easier to find.
Quick Answer: iOS 27 adds Create a Pass to Apple Wallet, allowing users to save supported membership cards, loyalty cards, and barcode-based tickets for quick access on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Not all cards are supported, and the feature works best with static barcodes or QR codes.
Key Takeaways
- Create a Pass is the biggest Apple Wallet addition in iOS 27.
- Supported membership cards, loyalty cards, and tickets can be added to Wallet.
- Passes can be accessed on iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Enhanced Hotel Keys provide more trip information in Wallet.
- Feature availability depends on region and participating partners.
How to Add Membership Cards and Tickets to Apple Wallet in iOS 27
Apple has announced Create a Pass, but the final button names may change before the public release.
Choose One of Three Ways to Start
- From Apple Wallet: Create and add a pass directly in Wallet.
- With Siri mode in Camera: Point your iPhone at a physical card with a readable barcode.
- From a screenshot: Save a digital card when the image includes a clear barcode or QR code.
Review and Save the Pass
Check the card name, barcode, and membership details before saving. The pass should then appear alongside your existing tickets and loyalty cards in Apple Wallet.
On Apple Watch, saved passes can also be pinned to Smart Stack for quicker access.
Before relying on it: Keep the original app, email, screenshot, or physical card until you confirm the Wallet pass works at that store or venue.
How Create a Pass Works in Apple Wallet
Create a Pass lets you save an existing barcode-based card or digital pass in Apple Wallet when a business does not offer an official Add to Apple Wallet option.
After saving it, open the pass on your iPhone or Apple Watch and show its barcode or QR code at checkout, check-in, or entry.
Tip: Keep your display bright enough for scanners to read the code. If it does not scan, ask whether staff can enter the membership number manually.
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What You Can Add With Create a Pass
Create a Pass works best with simple cards that already use a visible barcode or QR code.
Usually a Good Fit
- Loyalty and store reward cards
- Gym or museum membership barcodes
- Gift cards with a static code
- Simple event tickets
- Clear screenshots of digital cards
Usually Not a Good Fit
- Cards that use NFC or app login
- Tickets with changing QR codes
- Transit cards and hotel room keys
- Work access badges or secure IDs
Simple rule: If a business scans a static barcode or QR code, it is more likely to work in Apple Wallet.
Bottom line: Create a Pass is for organizing simple barcode-based cards, not replacing secure payment cards, IDs, transit passes, hotel keys, or app-controlled tickets.
What’s New With Apple Wallet Hotel Keys in iOS 27?
At participating hotels and resorts, Apple Wallet keys can already unlock your room and selected hotel amenities with an iPhone or Apple Watch.
In iOS 27, eligible hotel keys can also show more trip details, booked activity updates, and useful hotel service links.
This could make Wallet more useful during a stay, not just when you open the room door.
Availability still depends on the hotel. A property must support Apple Wallet keys, and not every participating hotel will offer the same trip details or services.
Check your reservation email or hotel app for an official Add to Apple Wallet option. A booking screenshot cannot become a working room key.
Other iOS 27 Apple Wallet Features
1. Split Bills With Apple Cash
Users can scan a receipt, choose individual items, split tax and tip, then settle through Apple Cash. It works through Wallet, Messages, Visual Intelligence, or Siri mode in Camera, but Apple currently lists it as U.S.-only and requires Apple Cash, Siri AI, and an Apple Intelligence-enabled device.
2. Richer Membership and Loyalty Cards
Businesses can use new Poster Generic pass designs for loyalty, membership, rewards, and gift cards. Some passes may also include quick links for offers, benefits, or account details, but merchants must update their own Wallet passes first.
3. Updated Apple Pay Checkout
Apple Pay checkout will make it easier to switch between cards and may show eligible reward balances, debit balances, or pay-later options. Some supported debit cards may also allow adding funds in Wallet or during checkout.
4. Tap to Share at Participating Merchants
Tap to Share lets customers share selected contact, shipping, or loyalty details by tapping an iPhone at participating merchants. It requires an iPhone 12 or later with iOS 27 and is not currently available in the European Economic Area.
When Will These Apple Wallet Features Be Available?
1. iOS 27 Release Timeline
Apple previewed iOS 27 in June 2026 and plans to release the final update this fall.
The developer beta is available now, while the public beta is expected in July.
2. Why Some Features May Not Appear Right Away
Installing iOS 27 does not guarantee that every Apple Wallet feature will be available immediately.
Create a Pass may work broadly with barcode-based cards, but Split Bills is U.S.-only, while Hotel Keys require participating properties.
Support can also vary by region, iPhone model, Apple Intelligence eligibility, bank, merchant, venue, and payment network.
Check our iOS 27 supported iPhone guide to see whether your device can install the update.
3. What to Check Before Using Create a Pass
For Create a Pass, the key question is whether the business accepts the original barcode or QR code from your iPhone screen.
A pass may save successfully in Wallet but still not work if the store, gym, or venue uses a different check-in system.
4. Before Installing the iOS 27 Beta
Back up your iPhone before installing an early beta. Avoid using a beta on your only work, travel, or payment device.
Read our guide to backing up your iPhone before updating before installing iOS 27.
FAQ
Can I add any membership card to Apple Wallet in iOS 27?
No. The strongest candidates are membership, loyalty, reward, and gift cards with a clear static barcode or QR code.
Cards that rely on NFC, a rotating security code, face recognition, a private app login, or a secure door-access system may not work through Create a Pass.
Can I add a screenshot of a ticket to Apple Wallet?
Apple says iOS 27 can prompt users to save a screenshot of a digital card.
It should work best when the screenshot includes a valid, readable barcode or QR code.
A ticket with a changing code or anti-fraud animation may still require the official ticketing app.
Can Create a Pass replace a hotel key or transit card?
No. Hotel keys and transit cards require their own secure Apple Wallet integrations.
Create a Pass is intended for organizing barcode-based cards and passes, not creating secure NFC credentials for doors, public transport, or identity verification.
Can I use a Create a Pass card on Apple Watch?
Yes. Apple says created passes can be presented from iPhone or Apple Watch as a barcode or QR code.
Users can also pin passes to Smart Stack on Apple Watch for faster access.
Will Apple Wallet Split Bills work outside the United States?
Apple currently describes Split Bills as a U.S.-only feature.
It also requires Apple Cash, Siri AI, and an eligible Apple Intelligence-enabled device, so it should not be treated as a universal iOS 27 Wallet feature.
The Bottom Line
The most practical iOS 27 Apple Wallet feature is not a redesigned checkout screen or bill splitting.
For most people, it is the ability to put more everyday membership cards, loyalty cards, and simple barcode passes into one place.
Create a Pass will not replace every app, payment card, hotel key, or transit pass.
But it could remove one small frustration from checkout lines, gym visits, museum entrances, and local reward programs.
For users who regularly carry a barcode-based card, iOS 27 may make Apple Wallet feel more useful than it has before.
