How to Add Any Card to the iPhone Wallet App, Even If It Isn't Supported by Apple

Say goodbye to the physical wallet! Easily manage your various cards with iPhone

The iPhone's wallet app (Wallet) is becoming increasingly powerful and can almost replace your physical wallet. This article will guide you on how to add various cards to Apple Wallet, whether natively supported or not.

iPhone can almost replace your wallet

Wallet App (formerly Passbook) has been committed to helping users manage movie tickets, boarding passes, gift cards and event tickets in one app since the launch of iOS 6 (2012). In 2014, with the release of the iPhone 6 and the launch of Apple Pay, its features were greatly expanded.

Today, Wallet App supports more types of cards, including credit cards, debit cards, membership cards, reward cards, insurance cards, digital home keys, transportation cards, member badges, driver's licenses and state ID cards (in some states). Just double-click the power button of your iPhone and iPad, or the side button of your Apple Watch to easily access cards in your digital wallet.

Card types added to Wallet App are supported

Wallet App supports the addition of a variety of cards, including Apple account cards, debit/credit cards, transportation cards, driver's license/state ID cards and home keys.

How to add a card: Open the Wallet App, click the " " icon in the upper right corner, and select the type of card you want to add.

• Apple Account Card: Apple Account Card is an Apple Gift Card. You can view balances in the Wallet App and use them to purchase Apple products or services. How to add: Select "Add Apple Account" in the card add menu.

• Transportation Card: If you take public transportation frequently, you can add a compatible transportation card to the Wallet (compatibility depends on your region). Countries currently supporting Apple Wallet transportation cards include the United States, Canada, mainland China, France, Hong Kong and Japan. Add method: Select "Transportation Card" in the Card Add menu and follow the prompts.

• Debit and Credit Card: Wallet App supports a variety of debit and credit cards and is compatible with cards issued by Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, UnionPay and JCB (Japan Credit Card Office). Add method: Select "Debit Card or Credit Card" in the card addition menu, and then choose to add it using the camera, scan the iPhone close to the card, or manually enter the card number.

• Driver License and State Identity Card: Not all states' driver's licenses or ID cards are compatible with Apple Wallet. Currently supported states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa Washington, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio and Puerto Rico. Add method: Scan the front and back of the ID card to perform identity verification, and then submit it to the vehicle management office for approval.

• Home Door Key: If you have a HomeKit-compatible home lock, you can add the Home Door Key to the Wallet App. Add method: You need to add a lock in the Home App first and select the unlock method, and then add it in the Wallet App.

What should I do if I don’t support cards?

While Apple Wallet supports a growing number of cards, not all cards support it. If your card does not support exporting to Apple Wallet, don't worry.

Use Pass2U Wallet App to add unsupported cards

The Pass2U Wallet App helps you design, customize and add personalized cards to Apple Wallet, and it's completely free.

Pass2U App supports a variety of barcode styles, including Code 128, Code 39, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A barcode and QR code. You can choose different card styles and customize the appearance and content.

How to add a card to Pass2U App:

• Scan the barcode: Use your iPhone camera to scan the barcode on the physical card.
• Manually enter the barcode: Manually enter the barcode information.
• Import barcode from picture:Import barcode pictures from photo gallery.

Everything you can use, you can eventually customize the appearance and content of the card.

Download an existing design or create your own

You can download existing designs from the Pass Store or create your own designs from scratch.

Export and save cards

After configuring the card, you can export it to the Wallet App. The card will also be automatically saved in the Pass2U App, making it easier for you to edit and modify it in the future.

By adding cards to Apple Wallets and creating your own digital cards, you can get closer to the goal of replacing physical wallets entirely with digital wallets. The Pass2U App is free, but the paid version can unlock more customization options.

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