How are you using Passbook?

**kilcher** · 09-19-2012, 05:14 PM

I want to love Passbook so I'm wondering how other people are using it (not how you're *going* to use it). Hopefully ideas will be added to this thread as loyalty cards, coupons, etc. become more widely available.

All I've really been able to do so far is add my Best Buy Reward Zone card using .

**Daniel Gaming freak** · 10-19-2012, 05:53 AM

Thanks for sharing the information. For passbook iOS 6 users, First, you create the Passbook card inside an app, or on a website, and then you add the card to Passbook from that app or website. I see this becoming extremely popular, both with consumers and businesses.

**Hoagie5252** · 10-19-2012, 06:39 AM

Currently I use it for Starbucks.

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**Rellskie** · 10-19-2012, 06:42 AM

I only had a chance to use it twice at Walgreens. Going to check pass source out to get more passes.

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**JustMe'D** · 10-19-2012, 07:00 AM

I've used it at Walgreen's and at Starbucks without a problem.

**fubaracing7374** · 10-19-2012, 07:15 AM

I went to Vegas flying with United and used it for that. Very cool to not have to worry about paper tickets anymore.

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**EmceeGeek** · 10-19-2012, 06:16 PM

I just currently use it for Starbucks

**TurboTiger** · 10-19-2012, 09:28 PM

I've onll used it at Walgreen but it did not pop up on my screen.
I had it set as a banner alert so now I've set it as an alert in notifications. Hopefully that will stay on my screen.

But the only thing that displayed was my Walgreen's card.
I was expecting coupons.
Was I doing something wrong.

TIA

**JustMe'D** · 10-19-2012, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by TurboTiger

I've onll used it at Walgreen but it did not pop up on my screen.
I had it set as a banner alert so now I've set it as an alert in notifications. Hopefully that will stay on my screen.

But the only thing that displayed was my Walgreen's card.
I was expecting coupons.
Was I doing something wrong.

TIA

As for as I can tell, the Walgreens card is not a coupon type card like Target. It is merely a savings/reward card. At least that is my understanding as well as how I use it. The information section of the Walgreens app state the following:

About Balance™ Rewards
Use your virtual card displayed in the Walgreens app to get exclusive Rewards pricing while earning points on purchases.

Rewards Card
Scan the barcode on your physical Rewards card to connect it to your account and start using your virtual card for purchases.

Exclusive Savings
Membership has its benefits. Sale prices are now exclusively for Balance™ Rewards members.

Rewards Points
Earn points and redeem rewards every time you shop. Scan your virtual Rewards Card in store or enter your Rewards Member number when shopping on Walgreens.com.

Tracking Points and Activity
Keep track of your points and purchases in store and online, no matter where you are.

Adding Transactions
You can always add a receipt to your account on the Activity page later.

For coupons, you will need to use the Walgreens app and not Passbook. Finally, for location services, I *think* you need to have the Walgreens app enabled in conjunction with Passbook. I don't use the notification feature with Passbook or the associated apps. It's not difficult for me to just select Passbook while in the store.

**TurboTiger** · 10-19-2012, 10:19 PM

Got it.
Tks JMD

**jjj651** · 10-19-2012, 10:26 PM

Hs anyone tried it at Sephora? It wouldn't work for me. They scanned the bar code and it wouldn't go through.

**JustMe'D** · 10-19-2012, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by TurboTiger

Got it.
Tks JMD

You're very welcome, my friend. Have a safe & pleasant night..

**nikkisharif** · 10-20-2012, 01:22 AM

I use it at Starbucks, Sephora, Target & Walgreens

**nikkisharif** · 10-20-2012, 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by jjj651

Hs anyone tried it at Sephora? It wouldn't work for me. They scanned the bar code and it wouldn't go through.

It worked for me at Sephora, no issues

**Bazza1** · 10-21-2012, 08:00 PM

I tossed Passbook into my Junk Drawer folder (along with Stocks, Weather, Game Center, Maps and Safari) once I realized it simply duplicated stuff I already have an app for (like Starbucks) or is handled through confirmation emails (like airline check-in). Interesting idea, but it doesn't add a level of usefulness with so few companies participating - and really, I need yet another pointless app embedded in the iOS? Isn't Newsstand useless enough?

**andrewsmith** · 10-21-2012, 09:45 PM

Download the "belly" app it has restaurants and all kinds of stores near you that you can use passbook for just click whatever restaurant or whatever you frequent and you'll get a reward card. Let me know what you think.

**kilcher** · 10-28-2012, 12:29 PM

So I still haven't had a chance to use it yet. Everything in there I've had to add myself through an outside program...

Using passsource.com...

Best Buy Reward Zone
CVS
Kroger Plus
Walgreens

Today I found the app Gyft and added 2 gift cards, there's also an option in there for sending your gift cards to Passbook. It's actually pretty cool!

AMC (movie chain)
Best Buy

Still very frustrated with the adoption rate and that I've had to manually add all of my cards through third party websites and apps. Mainly just looking forward to Qdoba now.