To transfer tickets to wallet on iPhone, you share a pass directly from the Apple Wallet app, there is no separate “Ticket Wallet” app or account needed.
Check if your ticket can be shared
Before you start, open the Wallet app (previously known as Passbook) and tap the ticket you want to transfer. Look for the More button (three dots) at the bottom of the screen. If you see More, the ticket likely supports sharing. If you see an Info button instead, Apple says you may not have the option to share that pass from Wallet. Not all tickets or passes are shareable, compatibility depends on the issuer. If you don't see the option to add a ticket to Wallet when you receive it, the ticket is likely not compatible.
Share a ticket using the pass details screen
This is the primary method for sharing a ticket when both people are not necessarily next to each other.
- Open the Wallet app on your iPhone.
- Tap the ticket or pass you want to share.
- Tap the More button (three dots).
- Tap Pass Details if that option appears.
- Tap the Share icon (a square with an arrow pointing up).
- Choose how to send the pass, for example, via Messages, Mail, or AirDrop, and send it to the recipient.
The recipient will receive a link or file that adds the pass to their own Wallet app. If you ever need to manage other items in Wallet, you can also remove a card from wallet on iPhone by tapping the card, tapping the More button, and selecting Remove Card.
Share a ticket by holding iPhones close together
This method works when both iPhones are physically nearby and both have the Wallet app open.
- Open the Wallet app on your iPhone and tap the ticket you want to share.
- Hold the top of your iPhone a few centimeters from the top of the other person’s iPhone.
- Wait until both devices glow with a pulsing light.
- When the pass appears on the other person’s screen, tap Share on your device.
This proximity method uses location tracking and NFC to detect the nearby device and initiate the transfer. Both iPhones need to be unlocked and have Bluetooth and NFC enabled.
Access and use your transferred tickets
After you share a ticket, the recipient accepts it by tapping the link or file they received (or tapping Share on their screen during the proximity method). The pass is then added directly to their Wallet app. They can find it by opening Wallet and scrolling through their passes. No additional app or account is required. If the recipient has a downloaded app not showing on iPhone? how to find apps iOS 16, they can swipe down on the home screen and search for “Wallet” to locate the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can tickets be transferred from iPhone to Android?
The only documented sharing methods are from one iPhone to another using the Share icon or proximity sharing.
Is there a transfer limit for tickets in Apple Wallet?
However, some ticket issuers may set their own restrictions, which would appear as a missing Share option in Wallet.
What iPhone models or iOS versions support ticket sharing?
Apple’s support page does not specify model-specific or iOS-version requirements for sharing passes. The feature is available on any iPhone that runs a version of iOS supporting the Wallet app and NFC, which includes iPhone 6 and later.
Can I transfer multiple tickets to my iPhone wallet at once?
Yes, you can select multiple tickets and use the Add to Wallet option to transfer them at once.
Are tickets stored in my iPhone wallet secure?
Yes, tickets stored in your iPhone wallet are encrypted and secure.
Can I use my iPhone wallet ticket without an internet connection?
Yes, you can use the ticket without an internet connection, as it is stored locally on your device.
For the wider topic, see location tracking and NFC.
