I'm always looking for ways to use the Wallet app on my iPhone. It's a huge convenience (and often more secure) to have things like credit cards, ATM cards, hotel membership accounts, tickets, and other passes just a tap away.

In 2014, Apple rolled out iTunes Pass, which can be used as store credit to pay for content from the App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, or Mac App Store through your Apple ID. The iTunes Pass is contained in the Wallet app on iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple Watch and is an easy way to see how much of a credit your account has. Here's how to create and use one!

How to create an iTunes Pass

  1. On your iPhone or iPod Touch, tap iTunes Store .
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the Music, Movies, or TV Shows tab and tap your Apple ID .
  3. Tap View Apple ID and authenticate your Apple ID if prompted.

  1. Tap Add iTunes Pass to Wallet .
  2. Tap Add .

The iTunes Pass will appear in your Wallet. If you have a credit on your iTunes Pass, then any charges to your Apple ID will be deducted from the Pass.

Add a physical gift card to an iTunes Pass