iOS 27 may allow users to create custom digital passes in Apple Wallet: Why it matters

Apple may be looking to solve a common frustration for iPhone users. The company is said to be preparing to give users the power to create their own digital passes with the “Create a Pass” feature, set to debut with the upcoming iOS 27 software update. This feature will allow users to build and customise digital tickets, memberships and gift cards directly within the Wallet app.According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Wallet app acts as a digital container for credit cards, digital keys, and passes provided by third-party apps. However, many businesses, such as local gyms or smaller concert venues, provide QR codes for entry but do not support the official Apple Wallet platform.To bridge this gap, Apple has developed a specialised pass-building tool. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report said that the feature will allow users to use the iPhone’s camera to scan a QR code and instantly turn it into a digital ticket. It also wants to build a pass from scratch for memberships or gift cards that lack official app support, and even tailor the digital pass with specific images, colors, styles, and text fields.Users can also access the tool via the “+” button in the Wallet app, the same place where they currently add new credit or debit cards.This update marks a shift in how Apple handles digital identity and convenience. By allowing users to create their own passes, Apple seems to be making the Wallet app a more universal tool.Apple is said to be testing three template options: standard, membership and event. Standard, in orange, is a default option for any type of pass, while membership, in blue, is geared toward entering places like gyms. The event pass, which may be purple, is meant for tickets to games, movies and other occasions.