Transferring tickets from Ticketmaster to Apple Wallet allows you to conveniently carry digital versions of your tickets on your iPhone or Apple Watch for easy access anytime. With Apple Wallet, your tickets are safe, secure, and simple to use. Whether heading to a concert, sporting event, or show, you’ll have your tickets right on your device for seamless entry. Follow these steps to move your Ticketmaster tickets over to Apple Wallet in just a few minutes.
Overview of Ticketmaster and Apple Wallet
Ticketmaster is a large ticket sales and distribution company that enables customers to buy tickets online or through their mobile app to concerts, theater shows, sporting events and more. They sell tickets for venues around the world. When you purchase tickets via Ticketmaster, the tickets are made available in your Ticketmaster account. You have a few options for accessing your tickets:
- You can log into your Ticketmaster account and view/download your tickets there.
- You can access tickets via the Ticketmaster mobile app by logging into your account.
- You can transfer tickets from Ticketmaster to Apple Wallet to have convenient access on your iPhone.
Apple Wallet is a digital wallet app made by Apple that stores your tickets, payment cards, passes and more. It provides a secure way to digitally carry the things you would normally have in a physical wallet or purse. With Apple Wallet you can quickly pull up tickets, boarding passes, gift cards, rewards cards and more on your Apple device. It provides easy scanning for tickets and passes so you don’t need to fumble with apps.
Key features of Apple Wallet include:
- Stores tickets, passes, payment cards in one place.
- Displays QR codes for easy scanning.
- Accesses items quickly from lock screen.
- Syncs across all your Apple devices automatically.
- Encrypted and secure.
Transferring Ticketmaster tickets to Apple Wallet provides the convenience of having your event tickets easily accessible on your iPhone or Apple Watch. You don’t need to log into apps or accounts. Simply double-click and Apple Wallet brings up your tickets instantly.
Requirements for Transferring Tickets
In order to transfer tickets from Ticketmaster to Apple Wallet, you need:
- iPhone or Apple Watch
- The latest iOS/watchOS software update
- Apple Wallet app
- Ticketmaster account and app
- Event tickets purchased via Ticketmaster
The tickets you want to transfer need to be bought directly via Ticketmaster either online or through their app. Tickets transferred to Ticketmaster from another source cannot be transferred again directly into Apple Wallet.
Both your iPhone and Apple Watch need to be updated to the latest iOS and watchOS software versions to allow ticket transfers. Older software versions may not fully support Apple Wallet.
You’ll also need to have the Apple Wallet app installed on your device. This comes pre-loaded on Apple devices but be sure it is installed and setup with any passes or pre-existing tickets you may already have.
How to Transfer Tickets from Ticketmaster to Apple Wallet
Here are step-by-step instructions to transfer event tickets from Ticketmaster to Apple Wallet:
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Open the Ticketmaster app on your iPhone and log into your account. Access your tickets by tapping on the “Tickets” icon.
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Select the event and tickets you want to transfer. Tap the “Transfer” button.
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On the transfer page, select “Apple Wallet” as the transfer destination.
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A pop-up will appear confirming you want to transfer the tickets to Apple Wallet. Tap “Transfer.”
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The tickets will begin transferring and you’ll see a loading icon briefly.
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Once complete, you’ll see a confirmation that the tickets were successfully transferred.
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Open the Wallet app on your iPhone to view your transferred tickets. Your tickets will now appear! Tap into the ticket listing to expand it and view details.
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For added convenience, double-click your iPhone’s side button to bring up the Wallet app ticket display from anywhere.
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On your Apple Watch, swipe up to access the Wallet glance and see your tickets.
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You can now present the digital barcode on your iPhone or Apple Watch to be scanned when entering your event. Enjoy!
Once the tickets are in Apple Wallet it provides a seamless and hassle-free way to gain entry. When you arrive, simply double-click the iPhone side button or swipe up on Apple Watch and position your device near the venue’s ticket scanner. The quick barcode access makes getting into events easy.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you follow the transfer steps but are having issues moving tickets from Ticketmaster to Apple Wallet, here are some troubleshooting tips:
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Update to the latest iOS/watchOS software on your device. Older versions may not fully support ticket transfers.
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Reinstall the Apple Wallet and Ticketmaster apps. A fresh install can resolve any bugs or errors.
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Try transferring again on cellular data instead of WiFi. Some WiFi connections block transfers.
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Only transfer 1 ticket instead of multiple to test. Transferring a single ticket is more reliable if you are having issues.
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Contact Ticketmaster if transfers fail after multiple tries. Their tech support can further investigate and assist.
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Use Ticketmaster’s mobile site instead of their app. Some users have better success transferring tickets from the mobile website.
Following these tips should help get your Ticketmaster tickets into Apple Wallet if you are running into any problems with the transfer process not working successfully.
Using Transferred Tickets in Apple Wallet
Once your Ticketmaster tickets appear correctly in Apple Wallet, using them at the event is seamless. Here are some tips for smoothly gaining entry with your transferred tickets:
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Double-click iPhone side button or swipe up on Apple Watch to easily bring up tickets.
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Click the Ticket listing to expand and see all details, including seat info.
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Scan the barcode displayed right from the screen, avoid screenshotting.
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Have brightness turned up on your device for easy scanning.
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Use Device Orientation lock to keep barcode clearly displayed.
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Keep your iPhone or Apple Watch charged! Bring a portable charging pack as backup if needed.
Following these tips will allow you to conveniently gain entry by presenting your digital tickets from Apple Wallet. No need for printing paper tickets or sorting through emails – just tap and display the barcode for scanning.
Additional Apple Wallet Uses
Along with tickets, Apple Wallet provides many convenient capabilities:
Boarding Passes
Add airline boarding passes to Apple Wallet to breeze through airport security and boarding. Scan your phone or watch to get through checkpoints.
Credit Cards & Rewards Cards
Add debit/credit cards and store loyalty reward cards for easy checkout with Apple Pay. Pay securely using Touch ID or Face ID.
Student IDs
Many schools let you add student ID cards which can be scanned for building access, payments, and identification.
Event Tickets
Sports, concerts, theater shows and other events allow digital ticket transfers for entry with Apple Wallet.
Hotel Keys
Select hotels now provide keycards which are added to Wallet for tap-to-unlock guest room access.
Leverage Apple Wallet whenever possible for the most seamless experience using your iPhone and Apple Watch.
Conclusion
Transferring tickets from Ticketmaster to Apple Wallet provides convenient, hassle-free access to your events right from your iPhone or Apple Watch. By following the simple ticket transfer steps, you can securely store your event tickets and gain entry by presenting your device to be scanned. Apple Wallet creates a smooth experience so you can quickly access tickets anytime. Use Apple Wallet also for boarding passes, credit cards, rewards cards, student IDs, and more. Go wallet-free and enjoy the simplicity of having everything accessible right on your iPhone with Apple Wallet.
