Is there a way to stop Apple Wallet from opening automatically when near a paying terminal.

Turning off access when locked Didn’t work for me. 😭

Can you explain in more detail, what you’re experiencing? I’ll try to present as many solutions as I can. 😀

You had what on?

Thanks for the explanation.

Just an idea: what about adding this special suppression code to Files app, so when we use it to view PDFs, Apple Wallet doesn't popup?

I already have that wallet in settings turned off, it still does it. Will try turning it on and off. Maybe the update caused it to be thinking its on. Still a serious bug

What are you trying to display that the wallet covers?

What makes you think that mine is more important than thousands of others? Have I ever said anything that suggests that? No. So what has your comment to do with the matter of the discussion?

In the US they do send links or QR codes for boarding passes. What country are you in? What transit company does this involve?

I stumbled on this last night and was just getting ready to start looking for your post. Please follow this path;

iPhone > Settings app > Face ID & Passcode > scroll down to Allow Access When Locked > Turn off Wallet.

Fixed.

The Wallet has a priority set at a system level. It will popup over other apps. That’s how it is designed. Apple has no provision for turning it off. But there’s a solution, albeit probably not what you’re hoping for.

All tickets, passes etc. are supposed to be stored in the Wallet app. Tickets, passes and other secure item need to be stored there. The only exception is a third party app.

The app developer needs to add code, that Apple makes available to registered developers, that will suppress Wallet from opening when the third party app is open first.

Download the app the ticket issuer has or use their website and add tickets to Apple Wallet the way intended. If you don’t want to do that, download a third party app and add your tickets there. Hope the developer added the code to the app.

Those are the options that work. Lastly, continue to do what you’re currently doing, but as you noted, that doesn’t work and you might miss your train or plane.

You’re assuming facts that aren’t in evidence. The only use case I’ve read is a transit company in limited circumstances (long distance tickets). Hardly an issue affecting millions. Your issue is Apple, Google, Microsoft, et al don’t support older technology. I understand convenience and how millions of travelers on planes support NFC. Your transit company is behind the times. Why aren’t you petitioning the transit company to add a simple button to their website to add your QR code to your Wallet?

Transit company emails you the link, you click on it, the ticket loads instantly to your Wallet and you scan your QR code on existing equipment. Maybe it’s time printed QR codes went the way of buggy whips.

As for my participation, I do not currently work for Apple. I was an Apple Store manager and I currently own Apple Stock. When I did work for Apple, we were actually prohibited from participating in the forums here.

I’m in a position to explain how something’s work. Some participants seem to want things explained or want situations explained to them. That may not be you and if I’ve offended you, I apologize. But having been a developer years ago, I also understand how the software and hardware need to integrate and support newer technology. I don’t understand the desire to cling to the past and not make advancements forward. Before you think I’m some young kid, I’m 67.

Here is my boarding pass for a recent flight.

That sure looks like a QR code to me. Does it look like one to you? Here’s how it works, I approach the gate, Apple Wallet opens, my boarding pass with QR code is automatically pulled up on the screen, screen brightness moves to max to increase contrast and make scanning the code easier and holding my iphone above the QR code reader, It scans the pass and I walk straight through. A hundred or more people behind me are doing the same and also at thousands of airports around the world. It just works. That’s just a very small part future, NFC technology brings. I’m sorry that seems too much for your transit company.

>>You are not being helpful, and you can save the condescending travel story that doesn’t add any useful information. This is not about the wonders of Apple Pay. It is about Apple Pay kicking in as soon as the phone detects an NFC terminal, and the impossibility to avoid this from happening. It is not that difficult to understand.<<

Present a case where having the option causes no harm. You haven’t laid out such a case, other than stating you want options. Explain how the option will not inconvenience anyone and is beneficial to the majority.

>>Option implies optional. You turn it on an off in your phone settings at your convenience. What is the problem with that? I cannot think of any case in which having this option in your phone is detrimental. Can you?<<

Yes, I see human error being given a toehold in a system the works extremely well, except for a vocal few like yourself. By your own admission you’re better trained than the average iPhone user. I see people trying to go through airport security, trying to board a plane or pass a turnstile when getting on a train or subway. I see people fumbling with settings at checkouts.

When I go through the airport I see people with paper boarding passes. They understand they need a printed pass. Why can’t you print your pass? Why? If you don’t want to print, then convince your transit company to support Apple and Android wallets? It’s simpler for a transit company to change, than change billions of devices and billions of users. You may disagree, but anyone that has provided customer service for technology sees a potential nightmare.

Very irritating. I almost missed my ferry because of this. For me the solution was keeping a finger pressed on the screen, which prevented the switch to the Wallet app.