How to Add, Use, and Share Tickets in Apple Wallet on iPhone or iPad

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This wikiHow guide will show you how to add, use, and share a ticket or pass to your Apple Wallet. This could be a barcoded concert ticket, an event pass, or even a boarding pass. This feature is a great way to avoid having to carry around all your paper tickets. You can do this for physical or digital tickets on your iPhone or iPad.

Things You Should Know

Add a digital ticket by navigating to it on your iPhone or iPad. Then tap Add to Apple Wallet.
Add a physical ticket by using the Camera app to scan the QR code or barcode.
Use the ticket by opening the Wallet app and tapping on the ticket.

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Adding a Digital Ticket

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You can open the app the tickets are associated with and look in "My Events" or "My Tickets" to find digital copies of your tickets that you can add to Wallet.
You can also receive your digital tickets from Messages, Safari, AirDrop Sharing, and a notification.

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If the button doesn’t appear, you may need to open the ticket (if the ticket was sent in a file). Sometimes, you'll get a notification that you have a file share and will need to open the file to see the ticket. Make sure the file is from a trusted source before you open it.

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If you have proximity alerts set, you can get a notification on your lock screen that shows your ticket when you are at the venue.
Did you know you can add membership cards to Apple Wallet? It’s a convenient way to reduce clutter in your physical wallet or purse!

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Scanning a Physical Ticket

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Open the Camera app. It’s a dark gray camera on a light gray background. You’ll use the camera app to scan the QR code or barcode on your physical ticket. [4] X Research source

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If the ticket is supported in Wallet, like an event ticket or movie ticket, it will automatically be added in your Passes section of Wallet. If it isn't supported, you won't be able to use Wallet.

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Want to add a credit or debit card before going to the event? Check out how to add cards to Apple Wallet.

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Using Your Ticket

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Open the Wallet app and tap the ticket. You'll see the ticket in the list of cards. This will display the entire ticket in the Wallet app. [7] X Research source

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If there is no contactless method available, an attendant may need to scan your ticket with a visual scanner. This is common with concert tickets.
In some cases, you’ll only need to show the ticket to the attendant.

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Sharing Your Ticket

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Open the Wallet app and tap the ticket. This will display the entire ticket in the Wallet app. [8] X Research source

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Tap Pass Details . If this option isn’t present, you may not be able to share the ticket using the Wallet app.

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Another cool Apple Wallet feature is the ability to add an insurance card.

Expert Q&A

My tickets are in apple wallet, but there is no barcode showing. Is that right? I am afraid that when I try to go in to the event it won't work

Kyle Smith
wikiHow Technology Writer

Kyle Smith is a wikiHow Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

wikiHow Technology Writer Expert Answer

This might indicate that the ticket can be scanned using a contactless reader. Or, you might only need to present the ticket to the attendant. If the original ticket does have a barcode, bring it to the event just in case!

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There is not a add to wallet choice on my tickets Kyle Smith
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wikiHow Technology Writer Expert Answer

Some digital tickets don’t support the Add to Apple Wallet feature. You can contact the ticket vendor to check whether there is another way to add it to your Wallet.

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