Procedure to integrate Apple Wallet into the mobile app
Apple has wide popularity around the globe because of its innovative and premium quality products. Some of the best products of the Apple brand include Mac, iPad, and Apple watches. The best product of Apple is iPhone among others.
Around 125 million people in the United States use iPhones. It means more than half of the population uses iPhones. In this blog, we will discuss how to integrate Apple Wallet into the mobile app. We will also discuss the meaning of Apple Wallet and how to use it on your mobile phone.
Meaning of Apple wallet
The first product launched by Apple Company was the Apple Passbook in the year 2012. The passbook was used to store important information and documents. It worked similarly to the physical passbook. After the development of technology, the wireless payment system Apple Pay was developed by Apple Company in the year 2014. This payment system helps to pay funds contactless at any place or store. It works with all the major debit cards and credit cards like MasterCard and Visa.
Apple Pay was a good tool for all credit card holders as they don’t need to develop their own apps.
In the year 2015, Apple named Apple Passbook as Apple Wallet after the release of Ios 9. Apple Wallet’s latest version works with different displays like PDF and Aztec.
Many retailers use Apple Pay and Apple Wallet every year. Many changes have been done to Apple Wallet. Now, you can store your IDs, keys, coupons, and boarding passes. It is easy to share digital tickets or passes with the help of an Apple wallet. It works with every Apple device.
How can Apple Wallet be used?
Every Apple device contains Apple Wallet by default. You can use the wallet after setting it up.
Step-to-step guide for installing the Apple Pay app
Apple Pay users can purchase items and regular staff from various retailers through Apple Wallet. The first thing you will need is a required device with an account of iCloud and a card from participating issuer. Apple Pay lets you add 12 cards to every device.
Installation of third-party apps
You can use Apple Wallet with 3rd party apps. Apple introduces a wide range of products for their Apple wallet. You will need an experienced iOS app developer to create apps that work with Apple Wallet.
Purchasing the products through Apple Pay will add passes automatically on your Apple Wallet app. It will also update your reward cards.
Tips and tricks to use Apple Wallet
You can try various tips and tricks with your Apple Wallet such as:
- Notifications
Notifications give the latest updates on bookings, news, and promotions. Whenever you book a flight or hotel room, the notifications arrive on your mobile phone. You will receive geolocated offers that are connected to your registered cards.
To enable the notification feature on iPhone, follow the below steps:
- The first thing to do is to click on the Settings option.
- Then you have to go to Notifications
- The next thing you need to do is to visit the Apple Wallet option and enable “Allow Notifications” option.
- Finally, you will get notifications on your mobile.
A step-by-step guide to integrating Apple Wallet into the mobile app
You will need some things to integrate Apple Wallet such as:
- Mac OS
- Access to an Apple development account
Libraries used in integrating apple wallet
- Updating information in Apple wallet
- Generating Apple Wallet cards
Creation of a PassType ID
You must create a PassType ID to add an Apple wallet to the mobile app. To create this ID, you have to visit the official link and choose PassTypeIDs from the list. Then you have to click on the “Next” option and write the certificate description.
How to create a certificate?
The steps to create a certificate are listed as under:
- You have to choose the right software.
- Then you have to choose iOS app development and Services.
- The next thing to choose is the Pass Type ID certificate and tap on “Next”.
- Now, you have to write the name of the certificate and choose the newly created Pass Type ID from the list.
- Finally, you have to upload the key that you will need to generate on MacOS. Now, you have to go to the Mac OS.
How to create Mac OS keys?
You have to click on the option “Keychain” option and choose Certification Assistant. Then you have to click on the Request a certificate option from the list. You can find the certificate with the help of its private key by using an application keyword in the Keychain.
You have to give a right click, export to P12 format, and create a password. The password is useful to generate a push certificate.
How to generate a certificate for Apple Wallet push updates?
You have to transfer the certificate to any location and follow the command. Then a certificate will be generated for Push. Now, transfer both files to a convenient place in the system. Now, you can organize a wallet folder and place these files in a folder.
The next step is to follow the link and download the general certificate. Then import the certificate like earlier. The next thing is to export the Apple keyword in .pem format and transfer it to the other certificates.
Now, we have 3 files for the operation of the Apple Wallet. This is the procedure for both production and development versions.
Final words
This is an easy procedure to integrate Apple Wallet in the mobile app. You can contact Mypcot Infotecg to integrate Apple Wallet in the mobile app. Our company is the leading mobile app development company expert in integrating various wallets in the mobile app. We have a talented team of app developers to develop professional mobile apps and integrate several tools into a mobile app. Our team has rich experience in the integration of Apple Wallet into the mobile app.