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Every pass eventually needs to be checked — at checkout, at the door, or at a redemption counter. The Scan & validate tools cover how to read and act on wallet passes in the real world, with guidance

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Scan & validate

Read barcodes, QR codes, and NFC passes at checkout, entry, or redemption points — choose the right hardware and validate passes reliably.

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Scanner

Pick the right scanner for wallet passes: 2D imagers vs laser scanners, 1D vs 2D codes, and a practical checklist for production readiness.

The core challenge is simple: wallet passes are displayed on a phone screen, and not every scanner reads screens well. Scanner walks through the practical side of this — why 2D imagers are typically the right choice over laser scanners, the difference between 1D barcodes (fast, compact identifiers) and 2D codes like QR (more data, better at short range and odd angles), and a selection checklist covering symbology support, screen brightness, cracked screens, and real-world throughput testing.

Whether you're validating a loyalty scan at POS, checking tickets at an event entrance, or redeeming a gift card, getting the hardware and scanning logic right from day one avoids costly read-rate issues once you're live.