If you’re quickly assessing whether PassKit meets your business and technical requirements, this guide provides short, direct answers to the most common capability questions.
For a full security, compliance, and architecture review, see our Software Evaluation Checklist.
General Capabilities
Does PassKit support Apple Wallet and Google Wallet?
Yes. PassKit supports all current native Apple Wallet and Google Wallet pass types.
What pass types are supported?
Loyalty / Membership
Offers / Coupons (single and multi-use)
Gift Cards / Stored Value
Event Tickets
Boarding Passes
Generic passes
Can passes be updated after they are installed?
Yes. Passes can be updated in real time via API or dashboard. Updates are typically delivered within seconds via Apple and Google push services.
Can passes be revoked or expired?
Yes. Passes can be:
Set with fixed or rolling expiration dates
Automatically moved to the “Expired” section
Voided/revoked via API at any time
Issuance & Distribution
How are passes issued?
Passes can be issued via:
REST API
gRPC SDKs
Batch CSV upload
Dashboard UI
Can passes be distributed via email, SMS, or QR codes?
Yes. Pass links can be embedded in:
Email
SMS
Mobile apps
Landing pages
QR codes
What happens on desktop?
If a user opens a pass link on desktop:
A QR code is displayed for mobile scan
Direct wallet add may be supported depending on browser and login state
What is SmartPass?
SmartPass allows you to pre-generate encrypted pass links at scale. A pass record is only created when the user clicks the link.
Loyalty & Marketing Features
Does PassKit support loyalty programs?
Yes. Native loyalty features include:
Unique member IDs
Points balance updates
Tiering support
Real-time updates
Does PassKit support multi-use coupons?
Yes. Multi-use coupons are typically implemented using loyalty-style passes so they remain evergreen and updateable.
Can passes send location-based notifications?
Yes. Passes can trigger lock-screen notifications based on:
GPS locations (up to 10)
iBeacons
Is multi-language supported?
Yes. Passes automatically display in the device’s operating system language.
Barcodes & Security
What barcode formats are supported?
QR
PDF417
Aztec
Code 128
Are rotating/dynamic barcodes supported?
Yes (Google Wallet supports dynamic barcodes).
Can passes be shared?
Barcode-based passes can be shared. For strict identity binding, NFC-enabled passes can be configured for device-level control.
Integration & APIs
Does PassKit provide APIs?
Yes. We provide:
Full REST API coverage
gRPC-based SDKs (recommended for performance)
Webhooks for real-time events
What webhooks are available?
Pass Issued
Installed
Updated
Uninstalled
Deleted
Can PassKit integrate with CRM/CDP systems?
Yes. Most enterprise customers use APIs and webhooks to sync with CRM, CDP, POS, or loyalty systems.
Analytics & Reporting
What analytics are available?
Dashboard statistics include:
Issuance
Installs
Uninstalls
Invalidations
Enterprise customers typically pipe webhook data into their own BI or CRM tools for advanced reporting.
Reliability & Infrastructure
Is PassKit cloud-based?
Yes. PassKit is a cloud-native SaaS platform hosted on Google Cloud Platform.
What availability does PassKit support?
PassKit is designed to meet and exceed 99.95% availability. Real-time status is available at status.passkit.com.
Is PassKit scalable for high-volume campaigns?
Yes. Our infrastructure is horizontally scalable and designed for high-concurrency issuance and update events.
Security & Compliance
Is PassKit SOC2 compliant?
Yes. PassKit is SOC2 Type II certified. Documentation is available via our Trust Center.
Does PassKit handle PCI/payment data?
No. PassKit does not process payment transactions.
Is communication encrypted?
Yes. All API and web traffic is secured using HTTPS with TLS 1.2+.
Implementation
How long does implementation take?
Simple campaigns: a few days
Full API integration: typically 2–4 weeks
Do we need to manage Apple/Google wallet specifications?
No. PassKit abstracts wallet specifications and handles platform updates required by OS changes.
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