Why cant I add a pass to my Apple wallet?

Issues with Wallet/If you have trouble adding a card to wallet

Start by going to settings>general>reset>and reset all settings.
Turn off your device and turn it back on.
Force reboot your device (Force reboot device - Apple Support)
Sometimes if you sign out of your Apple ID and back in it resolves the problem.
Make sure you are using the latest iOS/macOS update.
Make sure that your date and time is correct under Settings > General > Date & Time.
Make sure that you are connected to a known-good network and are not connected to a VPN.
Make sure that push notifications are set up correctly: Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Make sure that your zip code is accurate under Settings > [your name] > Payment & Shipping.
Check your Apple ID region to make sure it is correct. If it is correct, you may need to select the same region again. (Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support)
Check the region on your device to ensure it is correct (Settings>general>language & region - set to your region). If it is correct, you may need to select the same region again.
A passcode is required to use the Wallet app.
You need to be in a region that supports Apple Pay - Countries and regions that support Apple Pay - Apple Support
Your bank needs to support Apple Pay - Apple Pay participating banks - Apple Support
If none of these suggestions are able to resolve your issue you can go here for further assistance - If you can't add cards to Wallet for Apple Pay - Apple Support
Apple Pay support can be reached here - Apple Pay Customers

If you need to change your default payment in Wallet or have other issues such as the inability to add passes you can go to these links which covers managing Wallet and wallet use.
Add and manage passes in Wallet on iPhone - Apple Support, please note that passes cannot be directly added within wallet, except for QR code enabled passes. For everything else, its done either through the associated app, an email, airdrop or a link in a website.
If you get an error that you already have the maximum amount of cards in wallet with less than 12 cards (iPhone 8 or later) 8 Cards (all models earlier than iPhone 8) signing out of your Apple ID and back in usually resolves this issue.
If you are getting a message to contact the card issuer, call the bank or credit card company who issued you the card to make sure there are no restrictions on the card.
If you are getting a message that Apple Pay services are unavailable at this time, sign out of your Apple ID and back in.
How to use Wallet on your iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support,
Manage the cards that you use with Apple Pay - Apple Support
Add an e-Money card in Apple Wallet to use with Apple Pay - Apple Support
Set up a Suica or PASMO card in Apple Pay - Apple Support
Add a Disney MagicMobile Pass to Apple Wallet on your iPhone - Apple Support
Add a hotel room key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone
Unlock your home, car, and hotel room with keys in Wallet on iPhone - Apple Support

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Issues with Wallet/If you have trouble adding a card to wallet

Start by going to settings>general>reset>and reset all settings.
Turn off your device and turn it back on.
Force reboot your device (Force reboot device - Apple Support)
Sometimes if you sign out of your Apple ID and back in it resolves the problem.
Make sure you are using the latest iOS/macOS update.
Make sure that your date and time is correct under Settings > General > Date & Time.
Make sure that you are connected to a known-good network and are not connected to a VPN.
Make sure that push notifications are set up correctly: Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Make sure that your zip code is accurate under Settings > [your name] > Payment & Shipping.
Check your Apple ID region to make sure it is correct. If it is correct, you may need to select the same region again. (Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support)
Check the region on your device to ensure it is correct (Settings>general>language & region - set to your region). If it is correct, you may need to select the same region again.
A passcode is required to use the Wallet app.
You need to be in a region that supports Apple Pay - Countries and regions that support Apple Pay - Apple Support
Your bank needs to support Apple Pay - Apple Pay participating banks - Apple Support
If none of these suggestions are able to resolve your issue you can go here for further assistance - If you can't add cards to Wallet for Apple Pay - Apple Support
Apple Pay support can be reached here - Apple Pay Customers

If you need to change your default payment in Wallet or have other issues such as the inability to add passes you can go to these links which covers managing Wallet and wallet use.
Add and manage passes in Wallet on iPhone - Apple Support, please note that passes cannot be directly added within wallet, except for QR code enabled passes. For everything else, its done either through the associated app, an email, airdrop or a link in a website.
If you get an error that you already have the maximum amount of cards in wallet with less than 12 cards (iPhone 8 or later) 8 Cards (all models earlier than iPhone 8) signing out of your Apple ID and back in usually resolves this issue.
If you are getting a message to contact the card issuer, call the bank or credit card company who issued you the card to make sure there are no restrictions on the card.
If you are getting a message that Apple Pay services are unavailable at this time, sign out of your Apple ID and back in.
How to use Wallet on your iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support,
Manage the cards that you use with Apple Pay - Apple Support
Add an e-Money card in Apple Wallet to use with Apple Pay - Apple Support
Set up a Suica or PASMO card in Apple Pay - Apple Support
Add a Disney MagicMobile Pass to Apple Wallet on your iPhone - Apple Support
Add a hotel room key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone
Unlock your home, car, and hotel room with keys in Wallet on iPhone - Apple Support

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How do I add passes to Apple Wallet 2022?

How to add a boarding pass, ticket, or other pass to Apple Wallet on your iPhone.

Open the app, email, notification, or other communication that contains your boarding pass, ticket, or other pass..

Tap Add to Apple Wallet..

Follow the instructions on the screen..

If necessary, tap Add in the upper right corner..

Why isn t my Apple Wallet working?

The most common reasons for Apple Pay not working is that the phone is low on battery charge, or the store doesn't have the capability to accept Apple Pay. Then again, there are times when you can't get Apple Pay to work, which is inconvenient to deal with if you don't usually carry cash.