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Lost tickets in Apple Wallet

I recently lost all my tickets that were stored in my Wallet. I went back in and added them on several occasions but they disappear again within 10 minutes to an hour. I have added some of the tickets on several occasions. They are season tickets for football games. I spoke with Apple support on tow occasions this past week. I talked to 6 different people including 2 "Senior Advisors". Nobody was able to give me an answer as to why this was happening. In fact, they told me that they had never heard of this before although, as I researched it online, I have found that this seems to be a problem with numerous people. Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thank you.


iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 21, 2022 12:36 PM

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Sep 21, 2022 12:55 PM in response to MattNerone

I am going to give you a long list of stuff to try.



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


Device configuration

  1. Start by checking 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.
  2. 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)
  3. You need to be in a region that supports Apple Pay - Countries and regions that support Apple Pay - Apple Support
  4. Turn off your device and turn it back on.
  5. Your bank needs to support Apple Pay - Apple Pay participating banks - Apple Support
  6. Force reboot your device (Force reboot device - Apple Support)
  7. Sometimes if you sign out of your Apple ID and back in it resolves the problem.
  8. Make sure you are using the latest iOS/macOS update.
  9. Make sure that your date and time is correct under Settings > General > Date & Time.
  10. Make sure that you are connected to a known-good network and are not connected to a VPN.
  11. Make sure that push notifications are set up correctly: Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
  12. Make sure that your zip code is accurate under Settings > [your name] > Payment & Shipping.
  13. A passcode is required to use the Wallet app. 
  14. Go to settings>general>reset>and reset all settings.
  15. If there are no error messages skip down to "Device procedures" below.


Error messages/messages

  • If you get an error that your card is in the Wallet but does not appear go to icloud.com>sign in>go to account settings>select the device>remove Apple Pay from the device>Sign out of your Apple ID>restart the device>Sign back into Apple ID>set up Apple Pay again
  • If you get an error that you already have the maximum amount of cards in wallet with less than 12-16 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 and have them reset the tokens/certificates/permissions as well.
  • If you are getting a message that Apple Pay services are unavailable at this time, sign out of your Apple ID and back in.


Device procedures

  1. Once all of that is completed go to these links - Adding credit or debit cards to Apple Pay - Apple Support, Set up Apple Pay - Apple Support
  2. 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
  3. Apple Pay support can be reached here - Apple Pay Customers


Additional information

  • Add, use, and share boarding passes, tickets, and other passes in Apple Wallet, 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 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.


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