What is Apple Wallet?
Apple Wallet is a mobile app developed by Apple that serves as a digital wallet, storing digital versions of everyday items like credit and debit cards, boarding passes, event tickets, coupons, reward cards, and more. It allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to conveniently access these digital items with a tap or glance.
Some key features of Apple Wallet include:
- Storing digital versions of credit and debit cards for easy online and in-store payments via Apple Pay
- Securely storing and using digital boarding passes from airlines for air travel
- Storing paperless versions of movie or event tickets purchased online or in apps
- Storing student ID cards that work with contactless readers on campuses
- Storing and redeeming coupons, gift cards, loyalty cards and rewards cards from retailers
- Providing location and time-based notifications when relevant items like boarding passes and tickets become useful
Overall, Apple Wallet aims to reduce clutter and streamline accessing important cards and passes on iPhones and Apple Watches. It uses QR codes and near-field communication (NFC) technology with identity and payment data to allow transactions and identification with a single tap. Support for car keys and hotel keys/rooms is also in development.