Apple is set to give the Wallet app a major boost in iOS 27 with a new “Create a Pass” feature that lets users build and customize their own digital tickets, gift cards, and other passes directly in the app.
According to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman, this long-overdue capability will let iPhone owners create personalized Wallet passes without relying on third-party apps or services that may not yet support Apple’s platform. Today, Wallet excels at storing Apple Pay cards, digital keys, retailer gift cards, and passes issued by compatible apps, but many everyday items like event tickets, loyalty cards, gym memberships, or custom coupons still live outside the ecosystem.
Why This Matters
• Greater Flexibility: Users could design simple digital versions of paper tickets, membership cards, or even homemade gift certificates.
• Easier Digitization: Combined with reports of scanning features for physical passes, you’ll be able to turn a barcode on a gym card or concert stub into a functional Wallet pass with notifications, expiration dates, and scannable codes.
• Developer-Friendly Expansion: While the new tool targets end users, it should also encourage broader adoption of Wallet passes by lowering the barrier for small businesses and individuals.
This change builds on recent Wallet improvements, such as enhanced boarding passes in earlier iOS versions, and aligns with Apple’s push to make the app a true digital hub for everyday items.
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News
MacDailyNews Take: Expect more details at WWDC 2026, where Apple traditionally unveils its upcoming iOS features. If implemented well, “Create a Pass” could finally make Wallet indispensable for everyone, not just users of big-name services.
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