Apple is planning to introduce a “Create a Pass” feature in the Wallet app for its upcoming iOS 27, according to a Bloomberg report on May 4. The feature will allow users to convert any QR code or barcode into a custom wallet pass, significantly expanding the utility of Apple’s digital wallet.

According to MacRumors, the functionality will enable users to design and manage various types of digital passes, including loyalty cards, event tickets, coupons, and transit cards. Users will simply need to scan or input QR/barcode information, and the system will automatically generate a corresponding digital pass stored in the Wallet app.

Macworld analysis suggests that this feature could significantly lower the barrier for merchants to integrate with Apple’s ecosystem. Previously, businesses needed to go through a complex developer process to issue passes in Apple Wallet. The new feature will allow everyday users to directly “digitize” physical QR codes, potentially becoming a key differentiator for Apple in its competition with Google Pay and other digital wallets.

CNET reported that Apple’s move aims to turn every QR code into a potential wallet entry point. This strategy aligns with Apple’s broader push toward contactless payments and digital identity management in recent years.

PYMNTS.com further analyzed that the custom pass feature could reshape the existing loyalty card and coupon market landscape. Consumers will no longer need to download multiple merchant-specific apps to manage rewards and offers, instead managing everything through a unified Apple Wallet experience.

iOS 27 is expected to be officially unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. The Wallet app update is seen as a significant move in Apple’s digital payments and identity management strategy, potentially further cementing its competitive position in the mobile ecosystem.

Source: Bloomberg, MacRumors, CNET

According to Bloomberg Apple plans a major upgrade to the Wallet app in the upcoming iOS 27 allowing users to create and edit their own passes directly within the app.

Feature Details

Previously Wallet passes were primarily provided by merchants and institutions with users only able to add them passively. iOS 27 will change this model enabling users to create custom passes for membership cards event tickets transit cards and other credentials.

Technical Background

Apple already introduced three enhancements for iPhone with iOS 26.5 laying the technical groundwork for Wallet customization. The new pass creation tools are expected to use a simplified template-based design to lower the barrier for users.

Market Impact

This feature will position Apple Wallet as a more powerful digital credentials management platform competing directly with third-party pass applications.