How To Create a Digital Discount Card?
To create a digital discount card, start by choosing a wallet pass creation platform
that supports Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and other mobile wallet formats. Using the
platform’s editor, select a card layout, add your business name, discount offer, barcode
or QR code, and brand elements like logos, colors, and custom text. You’ll also define
expiry dates or usage limits if needed. These cards are mobile-ready and stored directly
in the user’s wallet app, offering a fast, contactless way to deliver and redeem offers.
After designing the card, you can generate a link or QR code to share it via email,
SMS, website, or point-of-sale. When a customer taps the link, the card opens in their
wallet app and can be saved instantly. You can later update the offer or extend its validity
without issuing a new card. This makes digital discount cards easy to manage, scalable, and
more efficient than printed alternatives.
How Is A Mobile Wallet Pass Better Than Building A Discount App?
Mobile wallet passes are faster to launch, easier to manage, and more accessible than building a
standalone discount app. They live directly in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, so customers don’t
need to download anything or create an account. You can design a pass once and share it instantly
through a link or QR code.
Unlike a custom app, wallet passes support real-time updates, built-in notifications, and barcode
or QR code scanning all without the cost or complexity of app development. They’re lightweight,
secure, and ideal for delivering discounts, loyalty rewards, or time-sensitive offers across mobile
devices.
How Does Redemption Work Across Multiple Vendors?
When using a digital discount card across multiple vendors, each participating business can validate
the card by scanning a shared barcode or QR code. The pass can contain a single redemption value accepted
by all vendors, or include vendor-specific identifiers to track where it’s used.
With PassKit, you can configure how redemption is handled, whether it’s scanning through existing POS systems,
linking to an external validation system, or using webhooks to trigger redemptions in real time. This allows all
vendors in the network to recognize and process the same digital card, while still capturing location-level data
if needed.
Can I Run Multiple Discount Campaigns At The Same Time?
Yes, you can run multiple discount campaigns at the same time using PassKit. Each campaign can have its own wallet
pass design, discount value, branding, and rules for redemption. You can create and manage as many active passes as
needed, whether you're targeting different customer segments, regions, or partner groups.
PassKit allows you to organize passes by template, campaign, or use case, so you can track performance separately and
make updates without affecting other campaigns. This flexibility makes it easy to launch promotions in parallel and scale
across multiple locations or business units.