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I love using Apple Pay around stores in my neighborhood: It's quick, easy, and almost always gets a delighted reaction from employees. I recently upped my Apple Pay game, however, by jumping into the fun world of digital rewards and loyalty cards. These cards have been supported on the iPhone since iOS 9, and make it extra-easy to earn bonus points on your purchases at select stores. Sadly, I have to emphasize "select" here — adoption from merchants has been slow, even though they're easy and delightfully fun to use. All of the programs that currently support Apple Pay Rewards and Loyalty cardsUnlike many barcode-style Wallet passes, rewards and loyalty cards have specific code within them that allows those cards to automatically pop up on Apple Pay scanners before you pay with a credit or debit card. In contrast, passes like Starbucks Rewards can be added to your Wallet app, but you have to manually select the card and hold it out to be scanned. These are the rewards and loyalty cards we know of that are currently supported in the Wallet app:
Know of other programs we're missing? Let us know in the comments! How to add a Rewards card to the Wallet appNote: This process varies depending on the program you've signed up with, but usually involves downloading the merchant's app. Below, we'll walk you through signing up with the Walgreens Balance Rewards card.
How to use an official Apple Pay Rewards card at the store
How to use a digital rewards card from the Wallet app without Apple PayIf the store in question doesn't have an Apple Pay terminal, you can still have the cashiers scan your digital rewards card.
Questions?Let us know in the comments. Serenity was formerly the Managing Editor at iMore, and now works for Apple. She's been talking, writing about, and tinkering with Apple products since she was old enough to double-click. In her spare time, she sketches, sings, and in her secret superhero life, plays roller derby. Follow her on Twitter @settern. Why can't I add my rewards card to Apple Wallet?Find out what steps to take if you can't add a card to the Wallet app to use with Apple Pay. Check that you're able to use Apple Pay: Contact your card issuer to see if they support Apple Pay. Update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, watchOS or macOS.
How do I add rewards card to my iPhone?On iPhone with Face ID, double click the side button. Hold the top of iPhone near the PIN Pad screen until the word 'Done' appears. Choose 'Automatically Select' when you add your Everyday Rewards Card to your phone and you won't have to open Apple Wallet to tap and earn.
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