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.

In 2026, you cannot "manually" type in a ticket's details to Apple Wallet; instead, the ticket must be "issued" into the wallet by a supported app or website. To add a ticket, first open the confirmation email, app, or text message sent by the airline, cinema, or event organizer. Look for the distinctive black "Add to Apple Wallet" button or icon. Once you tap this, a preview of the pass will appear; you must then tap "Add" in the top-right corner to finalize it. If you have a physical paper ticket with a QR code or barcode, and the issuer supports it, you can open the Wallet app, tap the "+" (plus) sign at the top, and select "Scan Code" to import the ticket digitally. In 2026, many third-party apps like "Pass2U Wallet" or "Pass4Wallet" also allow you to create custom passes for non-supported loyalty cards by scanning their barcodes, effectively letting you "manually" build a wallet entry. For security reasons, Apple does not allow users to simply "write" a digital ticket from scratch without a valid cryptographic signature from a verified issuer, ensuring that every pass in your wallet is legitimate and scan-ready at the gate.