Do boarding passes work in Apple Wallet?

Add, use, and share boarding passes, tickets, and other passes in Apple Wallet. With the Wallet app, you can add and use boarding passes, movie tickets, coupons, rewards cards, and more. You can also share some passes and tickets.



Yes, boarding passes work seamlessly in Apple Wallet, and as of 2026, the experience has become even more integrated. Most major airlines allow you to "Add to Apple Wallet" directly from their app or check-in confirmation email. Once added, the pass uses location-based notifications to pop up on your lock screen when you arrive at the airport. In the latest iOS 26 updates, boarding passes now feature Live Activities, which provide real-time updates on gate changes, boarding status, and countdowns directly on your Dynamic Island or lock screen. Additionally, the "back" of the pass often includes a QR code for quick scanning, your frequent flyer status, and links to airport maps. This digital convenience has almost entirely replaced paper passes, though it is always smart to have a backup screenshot in case of connectivity issues.

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There is no set limit to the number of passes you can store. You must manually remove passes from Apple Wallet.

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Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight? Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.

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No. A boarding pass is a document (either paper or electronic) that shows a gate agent that you're allowed to board a plane for a particular flight. An e-ticket has a bunch of information that the gate agent doesn't need—including what you paid for the ticket and where you bought it.

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Add a pass to Apple Wallet Open the app, email, message, notification, or other communication that contains your pass. Tap Add to Apple Wallet. Note: If you don't see Add to Apple Wallet, contact the merchant or company that issued it to make sure they support passes in the Wallet app.

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Yes, a card can be added to Apple Pay on multiple devices, however the card will need to be added to each device separately.

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Once your ID is added to Wallet, you can wave your iPhone to validate your identity at select TSA checkpoints at these airports, according to Apple:
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)


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