Design
How to design digital loyalty cards, coupons, membership cards and event tickets
By Paul and 4 others5 authors97 articles
- Introduction to Designing PassesDesigning Apple and Google Wallet Passes with PassKit Pass Designer
- Wallet Pass Design LimitationsUnderstanding Font, Text Size, and Image Size and Placement Limitations
- Choosing a Pass Type DesignThe different pass type designs and typical uses.
- Multi-Use vs Single-UseA guide to help you decide between Multi-Use Passes and Single-Use Passes
- Changing your Membership Pass Design to the Poster FormatLearn how to apply Apple’s new Poster format to your membership or loyalty pass.
- Updating Your Pass for the New Google Wallet DesignLearn how to update your pass for Google Wallet’s new design.
Pass Designer Essentials
A Guide to Navigation, Design Settings, and Common Features
- The Pass Designer MenuNavigating the Pass Designer
- Design SettingsHow to Use the Design Settings in the Pass Designer
- Changing the organisation nameDisplayed on the Google Wallet pass
- Adding a locationWhere to add GPS locations to your template
- Adding a beaconThis guide will show you how to add a beacon to your cards.
- How to add links on passesAdding links to Apple and Google Passes.
- Using the Data Field ManagerEdit, Manage and permanently delete fields in one place
- Introduction to TiersOrganizing and Customizing Your Membership and Loyalty Programs
- Tier SettingsHow to access your Membership/Loyalty tier settings
- Introduction to Coupon OffersUnderstand the relationship between campaigns and offers
- Offer settingsHow to access and edit the offer settings
- Coupon Expiry DatesHow expiry dates on coupons work
- Introduction to Ticket TypesOrganising your attendees
- Encoding Dynamic Values in the BarcodeThe encoded value can be different for each pass
- Using Batch DeleteDelete multiple records in one go
- Allow users to recover an existing passUsing the enrolment form to recover an existing pass.
Membership Card
Step by step guides to creating a membership card
- Choose a Membership Card Pass DesignChoose the correct pass design for your membership card
- Add and Edit your Membership Card fieldsAdd new fields and edit and move existing fields
- Edit the Membership ColoursChange the background and text colours
- Adding Images to your Membership CardAdd your business logo and other images
- Barcode Settings for your Membership CardEditing the barcode type and contents
- Change description and business name for your digital membership cardUsing the Designer settings
- Adding a Location to your Membership CardAdd GPS coordinates for location based lock screen notifications.
- Customise your Membership Card Welcome EmailChange the Subject, Sender Name and Body Text
- Using the Data Collection Form with your Membership CardsAllow users to get their membership card via a form
- Profile Image for the Data Collection PageInstructions for Setting Profile Image Settings in PassKit Designer
- Adding a Tier to your Membership Card ProgramAdd tiers to distinguish between different membership levels.
- Membership card tier settingsChange the Tier Name, Timezone and Expiry settings
Loyalty Card
Step by Step guides for creating a Loyalty Card
- Choose a Loyalty Card Pass DesignChoose the correct pass design for your loyalty card
- Add and Edit your Loyalty Card fieldsAdd new fields and edit and move existing fields
- Edit the Loyalty Card ColoursChange the background and text colours
- Adding Images to your Loyalty CardAdd your business logo and other images
- Barcode Settings for your Loyalty CardEditing the barcode type and contents
- Change description and business name for your digital loyalty cardUsing the Designer settings
- Customise your Loyalty Card Welcome EmailChange the Subject, Sender Name and Body Text
- Adding a Location to your Loyalty CardAdd GPS coordinates for location based lock screen notifications.
- Adding a Tier to your Loyalty Card ProgramAdd tiers to distinguish between different levels or groups
- Loyalty card tier settingsChange the Tier Name, Timezone and Expiry settings
Coupon
Step by step guides for creating your digital coupon
- Choose a Coupon Pass DesignChoose the correct pass design for your digital coupon
- Add and Edit your Coupon fieldsAdd new fields, edit and move existing fields
- Edit the Coupon ColoursChange the background and text colours
- Adding Images to your Digital CouponAdd your business logo and other images
- Barcode Settings for your Digital CouponEditing the barcode type and contents
- Change description and business name for your digital couponUsing the Designer settings
- Editing the Offer SettingsEdit offer settings and dates
- Adding an Offer to your Coupon CampaignAdd offers to distinguish between different discounts or promotions
- Adding a Location to your Digital CouponAdd GPS coordinates for location based lock screen notifications.
- Customise your Digital Coupon Welcome EmailChange the Subject, Sender Name and Body Text
- Using the Data Collection Form with your Digital CouponsAllow users to get their coupons via a form
- Adding a Reusable Coupon Self-Redemption Link to a Membership PassHow to add a permanent coupon redemption link to a membership pass by reusing the membership pass ID as the coupon externalId, allowing coupons to expire and be reissued without…
- How to Support Multiple Coupons with a Single PassLearn how to use a Membership or Loyalty pass as an entry point to a custom webpage where customers can view multiple coupons, rewards and personalised offers.
Event Tickets
Step by step guides to creating an Event Ticket
- Choose an Event Ticket Pass DesignChoose the correct pass design for your digital Event Ticket
- Add and Edit your Event Ticket fieldsAdd new fields and edit and move existing fields
- Edit the Event Ticket ColoursChange the background and text colours
- Adding Images to your Event TicketAdd your business logo and other images
- Barcode Settings for your Event TicketEditing the barcode type and contents
- Change description and business name for your digital event ticketUsing the Designer settings
- Adding and Editing Ticket TypesManage your ticket types
- Adding more dates and venues to your Event Ticket productionAdd and edit occurrences
- Customise your Event Ticket Welcome EmailChange the Subject, Sender Name and Body Text
- Adding a Location to your Event TicketAdd GPS coordinates for location based lock screen notifications.
Business Card
Step by step guides to creating your business card
- An Introduction to Dynamic Digital Business CardsCreate and Manage Professional Digital Business Cards for Apple and Google Wallet.
- Choose a Business Card Pass DesignChoose the correct pass design for your digital business card
- Add and Edit your Business Card fieldsAdd new fields and edit and move existing fields
- Adding Images to your Business CardAdd your business logo and other images
- Edit the Business Card coloursChange the background and text colours
- Barcode Settings for your Business CardEncoding a vCard into your barcode
- Change description and business name for your digital business cardUsing the Designer settings
- Business Card Tier settingsChange the Tier Name, Timezone and Expiry settings
- Adding a Tier to your Business Card ProjectAdd tiers to distinguish between different staff groups, departments or locations.
- Adding a Location to your Business CardAdd GPS coordinates for location based lock screen notifications.
- Customise your Business Card Welcome EmailChange the Subject, Sender Name and Body Text
- Using the Data Collection Form with your Business CardsAllow users to get their business card via a form
Preparing Images
Optimizing images for Apple and Google Wallet Passes
Designing Enrollment Forms
Using the PassKit Data Collection Forms
- Introduction to Data Collection FormsEnrol your customers or members using the Data Collection Form
- Designing your data collection formAdding and removing fields from the form design
- Edit the Data Collection Form SettingsSet Title, Description, Colours and Overrides
- Changing the default telephone country code using the APIUsing Postman to change the default country code on your Data Collection form
- Multiple choice answers on enrollment pagesEnabling multiple choice answers on your data collection pages
- Creating custom enrollment formsCreate & design your own branded custom enrolment forms that can be embedded in your own website
- Changing the Default Country Code for the Data Collection FormDefault country code for the telephone number field
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Common Issues and Solutions
- Known Formatting Issues in Google Wallet
- What's the difference between a Loyalty Card and a Membership Card?Difference between loyalty cards and membership cards
- Why can't the image or font size be bigger?Apple and Google automatically size the image and font to comply with their design requirements
- What Information Can Be Stored in the Barcode?Understanding the Data You Can Encode and How Barcodes Work
- How do I use my own enrolment form?Use your own Data Collection Form with a Zapier integration.
- What is the difference between Dynamic Fields and Static Fields?Static vs Dynamic Fields Explained Simply
- Why are the links on the Apple Wallet pass not working?Conditions when the links on the back of the pass will not be clickable
- Using rotating barcodes on Google Wallet passesWhat are rotating barcodes and how to enable this feature.
- What is barcode security animation?Add an additional layer of security to Google Wallet passes
- Updating Existing Membership Cards After Changing Card DesignsLearn how to remove an existing profile image from the Google Wallet design after changing from a Membership Card to a Loyalty Card design.