How to Integrate Apple Wallet and Google Wallet Passes with Shopify POS #
Litecard connects Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes with Shopify and Shopify POS. Merchants can issue digital loyalty cards, membership passes and unique discount passes, identify customers by scanning a QR code or barcode at checkout, and apply Shopify discounts directly from the POS.
This guide explains how to install the Litecard Shopify app, connect Shopify customer identifiers, distribute wallet passes and redeem offers in-store.
What the Litecard Shopify Integration Does
· Issues branded Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes to Shopify customers.
· Stores a Shopify Customer ID, loyalty number, email address or another unique identifier inside a QR code or barcode.
· Allows store staff to scan a wallet pass and attach the customer to a Shopify POS sale.
· Creates unique Shopify discount codes for wallet-based campaigns.
· Applies eligible discounts through the Litecard Shopify POS tile.
· Supports CRM, CDP and loyalty integrations for live pass updates, customer journeys and push notifications.
Common Shopify Wallet Use Cases
Digital loyalty cards: Give customers a scannable Apple Wallet or Google Wallet loyalty card without requiring a separate mobile app.
Customer identification: Scan a customer’s wallet pass at Shopify POS instead of manually searching by name, phone number or email.
Wallet discounts and vouchers: Issue unique discount passes that can be scanned and applied to the cart in-store.
Membership and VIP access: Display membership status, tier or entitlement and identify the customer at checkout.
Lifecycle marketing: Send wallet links through email, SMS, WhatsApp, account pages or post-purchase journeys, then update the pass and send push notifications.
Before You Begin
· An active Shopify store and Shopify POS setup.
· A Litecard account and Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass template.
· A defined customer identifier, such as Shopify Customer ID, loyalty number, email address or member number.
· Permission to install an app or create a custom app in Shopify Admin.
· For discount campaigns, an active Shopify discount rule.
Option 1: Install Litecard from the Shopify App Store
1. Open Shopify Admin
Log in to your Shopify Admin Dashboard.
2. Find the Litecard app
From the left-hand menu, select Apps and search for Litecard. Open the Litecard listing in the Shopify App Store and follow the installation prompts.
Search for Litecard from the Apps area in Shopify Admin.
After installation, add the Litecard tile to the Shopify POS smart grid so staff can scan customer passes and discount passes at checkout.
Option 2: Install a Custom Litecard Shopify App
Use a custom installation when your Shopify environment requires specific permissions, settings or implementation support outside the standard App Store installation.
Create the app in Shopify Admin
1. Open App settings
In Shopify Admin, select Apps, then App and sales channel settings.
Open the Shopify app settings area.
2. Open the developer controls
Select Develop apps to access the custom app developer area.
Open the Develop apps section in Shopify Admin.
3. Create the custom app
Select Create an app and enter the requested app details.
Create a new custom app for the Litecard integration.
4. Configure the required API permissions
Enable only the permissions required for the agreed implementation. A typical Litecard setup may require:
· read_customers and write_customers
· read_discounts and write_discounts
· read_products and write_products
The final permission set should be confirmed with the Litecard implementation team before the app is released.
5. Enable Shopify POS access
Enable the setting that allows the app to be embedded in Shopify POS. This makes the Litecard extension available on supported Shopify POS devices.
Enable access for the app to run inside Shopify POS.
6. Release the app and obtain API credentials
Release the custom app, then securely provide the Client ID and Client Secret to the Litecard implementation team. Do not send credentials through public or unsecured channels.
Generate the app credentials required for the custom integration.
7. Install the completed app
After Litecard confirms that the custom implementation is ready, return to Shopify Admin, review the requested permissions and select Install app.
Review and install the completed Litecard custom app.
Once installed, add the Litecard tile to the Shopify POS smart grid used by store staff.
How Shopify Customer Identification Works
A Litecard wallet pass can contain a unique value that links the passholder to a Shopify customer. When the QR code or barcode is scanned, Litecard reads the value and attaches the matching customer to the Shopify POS sale.
Choose a consistent customer identifier
The identifier should be unique, stable and available in every system involved in the integration. Common options include:
· Shopify Customer ID
· Loyalty or membership number
· Email address
· A custom customer reference stored in Shopify metafields
Using the same identifier across Shopify, Litecard and your CRM or loyalty platform reduces duplicate records and failed lookups.
Send the Customer Identifier to Litecard
Before Litecard generates the wallet pass, the selected customer identifier must be sent to Litecard and inserted into the pass QR code or barcode.
Integration method 1: CRM, CDP or loyalty platform #
Shopify, Klaviyo, Braze, Emarsys, Insider, Dotdigital, a loyalty platform or a CDP can send customer data to Litecard through an API, webhook or middleware integration. Litecard then creates or updates the wallet pass using the mapped identifier.
Integration method 2: Shopify automation or middleware #
Where no CRM or CDP is available, Shopify Flow, middleware, Zapier, Make or a custom backend service can send customer details to Litecard.
| Shopify customer is created or updated |
| ↓ Customer identifier is sent to Litecard |
| ↓ Litecard creates or updates the wallet pass |
| ↓ The QR code or barcode contains the identifier |
| ↓ The customer can be scanned and attached to a Shopify POS sale |
Store Wallet Links Against the Customer
After the pass is created, store the customer’s Apple Wallet link, Google Wallet link and relevant pass identifiers in Shopify metafields, your CRM, loyalty platform or CDP. These links can then be inserted into:
· Welcome and loyalty emails
· SMS or WhatsApp messages
· Post-purchase journeys
· Customer account pages
· Membership or VIP dashboards
How to Scan a Customer at Shopify POS
1. The customer opens their pass
The customer opens the Litecard pass in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
2. Staff opens the Litecard POS tile
From Shopify POS, the staff member opens the Litecard customer scanning tile.
3. Scan the pass
Use the POS device camera or supported scanner to scan the QR code or barcode shown on the pass.
4. Attach the customer to the sale
Litecard reads the identifier and attaches the matching Shopify customer to the transaction.
A Litecard wallet pass can be scanned to identify a customer at Shopify POS.
This workflow removes manual customer searches and helps staff consistently identify members, apply loyalty benefits and capture attributable transactions.
How to Create Shopify Wallet Discounts
Litecard can also issue a unique Shopify discount code for each wallet pass. This is useful for welcome offers, VIP rewards, seasonal promotions and wallet-only campaigns.
Create the Shopify discount rule
1. Create the pass template
Log in to the Litecard Dashboard and create the Apple Wallet and Google Wallet pass design for the campaign.
2. Create the discount in Shopify
In Shopify Admin, create the discount conditions, value, eligibility rules and expiry settings required for the campaign.
Create the campaign discount in Shopify Admin.
3. Copy the Shopify Discount Rule ID
After saving the discount, open it in Shopify Admin and copy the numeric identifier shown at the end of the page URL. Litecard uses this rule ID to generate unique discount codes against the correct Shopify rule.
Locate the Shopify discount rule ID in the discount page URL.
Connect the discount rule to Litecard
The Litecard implementation team connects the Shopify discount rule to the relevant Litecard template through the Litecard API. The configuration may include the Litecard template ID, business ID, Shopify rule ID and the setting that enables unique coupon generation.
Example configuration:
{
“id”: “{templateId}”,
“shopifySettings”: {
“client”: “{businessId}”,
“ruleId”: 1694127030589,
“version”: “V1”,
“generateCoupon”: true
}
}
The exact payload and API version should be confirmed against the current Litecard API documentation before implementation.
Issue and distribute the wallet offer
Once connected, Litecard creates a unique Shopify discount code when an eligible wallet pass is issued. Passes can be distributed through:
· A Litecard sign-up form
· A Shopify or CRM-triggered welcome journey
· Email or SMS campaigns
· Customer account pages
· Pre-generated campaign audiences created through the Litecard Dashboard or API
Create or issue wallet-based voucher passes for eligible customers.
Shopify discount codes can also be managed through the merchant’s existing campaign workflow.
How to Apply a Wallet Discount at Shopify POS
1. Add products to the cart
Add the customer’s products to the Shopify POS cart as normal.
Add the customer’s products to the Shopify POS cart.
2. Open the Litecard discount scanner
Return to the Shopify POS home screen and select the Litecard Scan Discount Code tile.
Find the Litecard membership or offer scanning tile on the Shopify PoS home screen (note that the one you do not use can be removed)
3. Scan the wallet pass
Scan the QR code or barcode displayed on the customer’s Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass.
Scan the unique wallet discount code from the customer’s pass.
4. Apply the discount
Select Apply Discount to Cart. Confirm that the expected discount appears before completing checkout.
Confirm that the Litecard discount has been applied to the Shopify POS cart.
Testing Before Launch
· Create test customers in Shopify using each supported customer journey.
· Confirm that the correct identifier is written to the pass QR code or barcode.
· Test Apple Wallet and Google Wallet separately.
· Confirm that customer scanning attaches the correct Shopify profile.
· Test valid, expired, already-used and ineligible discounts.
· Confirm that discount values and exclusions match the Shopify rule.
· Test all CRM, email, SMS and account-page wallet links.
· Provide store staff with a short checkout and troubleshooting guide.
Best Practices
· Use Shopify Customer ID or another stable value rather than data that customers frequently change.
· Store wallet links and pass identifiers against the customer profile for future campaign use.
· Keep loyalty identification and discount redemption as clearly separated workflows.
· Use descriptive campaign and template names across Shopify and Litecard.
· Limit custom app permissions to those required for the implementation.
· Promote wallet adoption in welcome flows, post-purchase communications, receipts, account pages and in-store signage.
· Monitor pass issuance, scans, customer matches and discount redemptions after launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Shopify customers add a loyalty card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet?
Yes. Litecard creates branded wallet passes that can be distributed through Shopify, CRM journeys, email, SMS, QR codes and customer account pages.
Can Shopify POS scan an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass?
Yes. A Litecard pass can display a QR code or barcode containing a Shopify Customer ID, loyalty number or another mapped identifier. The Litecard Shopify POS extension reads that value and performs the configured customer or discount workflow.
Can a wallet pass identify a Shopify customer?
Yes. The pass must contain an identifier that also exists against the Shopify customer record. Litecard uses the scanned value to locate and attach the matching customer to the sale.
Can Litecard work with a Shopify loyalty app?
Yes. Litecard can act as the wallet and customer-identification layer while the merchant’s loyalty platform manages points, rewards, tiers or eligibility. The exact integration depends on the loyalty provider’s APIs and data model.
Can Shopify discounts be added to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet?
Yes. Litecard can generate a pass containing a unique Shopify discount code. Store staff can scan the code through the Litecard Shopify POS tile and apply the eligible discount to the cart.
Can live points or tier information appear on the wallet pass?
Yes, where the loyalty platform exposes the required data and APIs. Litecard can update pass fields such as points, tier, status or reward availability.
Does Litecard support NFC?
NFC-based wallet identification requires compatible devices, readers and wallet-specific configuration. QR codes and barcodes are the standard workflow described in this guide. Contact Litecard to assess an NFC implementation.
Support
For installation, API configuration or Shopify POS support, contact the Litecard team at support@litecard.com.
