Apple Wallet will let users craft their own passes in the upcoming iOS 27 release, turning physical QR tickets into digital cards. The new pass‑building tool appears in the app’s plus‑card workflow, prompting users to create tickets, memberships, or gift cards from a scanned QR code or a blank slate. The feature targets apps that currently lack Wallet support.

This addition follows a leaked code snapshot from April that hinted at pass‑creation capabilities. By giving developers a simple interface, Apple removes a friction point that has kept many event and loyalty programs off the platform. Consumers gain a single place to store and display passes without third‑party apps cluttering the experience.

Developers can now embed the pass‑building prompt directly into their apps, streamlining onboarding and reducing support costs. Users will see a familiar add‑card screen, choose a template—Standard, Membership, or Event—and customize colors and text. When released, the feature will standardize how digital tickets travel across Apple devices.

Apple’s move aligns with its broader strategy to lock users into its ecosystem, similar to the Wallet’s earlier success with NFC payment passes. The new tool also opens doors for indie developers who previously struggled to generate compliant passes. Ultimately, the update positions iOS 27 as the first platform to let users build passes directly, eliminating third‑party intermediaries.