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Passbook feature
- Thread starter spilakalb
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Passbook is essentially a virtual wallet, used for gift cards, reward cards, etc. for specific businesses/locations..
One example would be the Walgreens Rewards card. I signed up, and it has my card & bardcode on my iPhone. Every time I purchase something at Walgreens, I show the clerk my iPhone and it adds points to my Rewards Balance. I also received a Starbucks gift card, and activated it in Passbook. Upon purchase of a Venti Cappucino, I whipped out my 4S and the clerk used that for my payment.
Very handy/neat concept. 🙂
One example would be the Walgreens Rewards card. I signed up, and it has my card & bardcode on my iPhone. Every time I purchase something at Walgreens, I show the clerk my iPhone and it adds points to my Rewards Balance. I also received a Starbucks gift card, and activated it in Passbook. Upon purchase of a Venti Cappucino, I whipped out my 4S and the clerk used that for my payment.
Very handy/neat concept. 🙂
Thanks..Got it.
How the sales clerck the use the passbook? Wil they scan the device which showing the passes/coupans?
How the sales clerck the use the passbook? Wil they scan the device which showing the passes/coupans?
Surely
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With the Starbucks card in Passbook, there's a barcode that they scan. I would imagine that's how it works for other ones as well.
DoctorCrap
macrumors regular
You can add your Starbucks and all sorts of things in there.
It is a lot more easier to use Passbook.
It is a lot more easier to use Passbook.
Surely
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Passbook is limited. However I'm sure in a month from now we'll see many companies getting on board with these Passbook Apps
HMI
macrumors 65816
There are also apps where you can find and download coupons and such from to your Passbook.
For example, the iSlick app has a Passbook section. When you find a coupon you want, you tap the little Passbook icon and follow the steps to add it to Passbook.
I just added one, see:
Time to reload your Starbucks card.