Passbook, also known as Wallet, is an application in iOS that allows users to store coupons, boarding passes, and other forms of mobile payment. It was designed by Apple and was released with iOS 6.
Passbook, also known as Wallet, is an application in iOS that allows users to store coupons, boarding passes, and other forms of mobile payment. It was designed by Apple and was released with iOS 6.
Each digital coupon or ticket is known as a "pass". A Pass contains a set of information specific to the type of pass. For example a store card might show the current account balance or an event ticket might indicate the seating allocation. Each pass can also display a 2D barcode that can be used by a vendor to scan and identify the pass.
When the user launches Passbook for the first time, they will be redirected to the App Store to download applications with Passbook integration. Apps can be used to add passes directly to the user's Passbook
In addition to App, Passes can also be added using Safari and the built-in Mail application as well. Passes can be opened on OS X 10.8.2 and later, but are then synced to the user's iPhone/iPod using iCloud. Passes cannot be stored on OS X.
Although the application is available in iOS 6 or later, it is currently only available on iPhone and iPod Touch, but not on iPad.
Passbook has the following features
- Displays different styles based on the type of pass: generic, coupon, store card, boarding pass or ticket.
- Displays 2D barcodes of following types:
Aztec,PDF417andQR. - Triggered by location.
- Triggered by time of pass.
- Can be updated by the pass provider
Here is an Apple guide for implementing passbook features: Getting Started with Passbook on iOS 6
