Removing a pass takes three taps

Open the Wallet app on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Find the pass you want to remove — a boarding pass, event ticket, membership card, or any other pass stored there. Tap and hold on the pass until a menu appears, then tap the trash icon or "Remove" option. The pass is gone from your Wallet when ready.

On an Apple Watch, the process is the same: open Wallet, find the pass, press and hold, then confirm deletion. The pass disappears from both your phone and watch if it was synced to both devices.

If you cannot see a trash icon, swipe up on the pass from the bottom of the screen. A red "Remove" button will appear. Tap it to delete the pass.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleting a pass from Wallet is permanent and takes about five seconds — tap and hold the pass, then tap the trash icon.
  • Removing a pass from your iPhone also removes it from your Apple Watch if the two devices are linked.
  • You can delete passes one at a time; there is no bulk delete option in Wallet.
  • Deleting a pass does not affect the original ticket, membership, or boarding pass — you can always add it back later if you have the confirmation email or barcode.

Why you might delete a pass

You delete passes to keep your Wallet organized, especially after an event is over or a membership expires. An expired boarding pass clutters your Wallet and makes it harder to find the passes you actually need. A ticket for a concert that happened six months ago serves no purpose.

Deleting a pass also removes it from your lock screen if you had pinned it there. This is useful if you no longer want quick access to that particular card or ticket.

Some people delete passes for privacy reasons — removing a membership card from Wallet means it is no longer visible if someone picks up your phone. The card itself still exists elsewhere (in your email, with the issuer, or in your physical wallet), so deletion is safe.

Passes you should keep

Do not delete a pass if you still need it. A membership card you use regularly, a transit pass that is still active, or a boarding pass for a flight happening tomorrow should stay in your Wallet. Once deleted, you will have to add it again, which requires finding the original confirmation email or barcode.

If you are unsure whether you will need a pass again, leave it in your Wallet. There is no penalty for having old passes stored — they take up almost no space and do not affect your phone's performance.

How to add a pass back after deletion

If you delete a pass and later realize you need it, you can add it again. Open the Wallet app and tap the plus icon in the top right corner. Search for the issuer (the airline, venue, or store) and look for the pass type you deleted. You can also check your email for the original confirmation message — most confirmations contain a link or barcode that lets you add the pass back to Wallet.

Some issuers, like airlines and event venues, let you add a pass by scanning a barcode or QR code from your confirmation email. Others require you to log into their app or website, find the ticket or pass, and tap an "Add to Wallet" button.

Deleting passes on a Mac or iPad

If you use Wallet on a Mac or iPad, the deletion process is slightly different. On a Mac, open Wallet, right-click the pass, and select "Remove from Wallet." On an iPad, tap and hold the pass until a menu appears, then tap "Remove."

Deleting a pass from your Mac or iPad does not automatically remove it from your iPhone or Apple Watch. You will need to delete it separately on each device if you want it gone everywhere.

What happens to your data when you delete a pass

Deleting a pass from Wallet removes it only from your device. The issuer (the airline, store, or venue) still has a record of your ticket or membership. Your email confirmation remains in your inbox. The barcode or QR code in that email still works.

Apple does not store your passes on its servers in a way that syncs deletions across devices automatically. Each device maintains its own copy of your Wallet. This means you have control over what appears where — you can keep a pass on your iPhone but delete it from your Apple Watch, for example.

Organizing your Wallet instead of deleting

Before you delete a pass, consider whether organizing might work better. Wallet lets you reorder passes by dragging them, so you can move old or rarely used passes to the bottom and keep your active passes at the top. You can also hide passes by swiping left on them (on iPhone) and tapping "Hide," which removes them from your main Wallet view without deleting them.

Hiding is useful for passes you might need someday but do not use often — a membership card for a store you visit twice a year, or a loyalty card you keep as backup. The pass stays in your Wallet but stays out of your way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete multiple passes at once?

No. Wallet does not have a bulk delete feature. You must delete passes one at a time by tapping and holding each one. If you have many old passes to remove, it will take a few minutes, but the process is straightforward.

Will deleting a pass cancel my membership or ticket?

No. Deleting a pass from your phone does not cancel anything with the issuer. Your membership remains active, your ticket remains valid, and your boarding pass remains in the airline's system. You are only removing it from your device.

What if I delete a pass by accident?

You can add it back when ready. Open Wallet, tap the plus icon, and search for the issuer. Or check your email for the original confirmation and tap the "Add to Wallet" link. As long as the pass has not expired, you can restore it in seconds.

Does deleting a pass from my iPhone delete it from my Apple Watch?

Yes, if your devices are synced. Deleting a pass from your iPhone removes it from your Apple Watch automatically. If you want to keep a pass on your watch but remove it from your phone, you must delete it separately on each device.

Can I delete a pass if it is pinned to my lock screen?

Yes. Deleting a pass automatically unpins it from your lock screen. If you want to keep the pass but remove it from your lock screen, swipe left on the pass in Wallet and tap "Hide from Lock Screen" instead of deleting it.