How do I add digital membership cards to WordPress?

To add digital membership cards to WordPress, install the EpassCard plugin, connect it to your membership plugin (MemberPress, WooCommerce Subscriptions, or Ultimate Membership Pro), design your card template in EpassCard, and map your membership fields. Members will automatically receive an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass when they sign up.

Does EpassCard work with MemberPress?

Yes. EpassCard has a dedicated MemberPress integration. When a member signs up or renews through MemberPress, EpassCard automatically creates or updates their digital wallet pass with no manual steps or Zapier required.

Do members need to install an app to use digital membership cards?

No. Apple Wallet and Google Wallet come pre-installed on most iPhones and Android phones. Members simply tap a link and the card is added to their wallet instantly with no additional app download required.

What happens when a membership expires?

When a subscription expires or is cancelled in WordPress, EpassCard automatically marks the pass as expired and can send a push notification to the member's phone reminding them to renew.

Can I use different card designs for different membership levels?

Yes. You can map each membership product to a separate EpassCard template. Gold members get a gold card design, Student members get a simplified layout. This is all configured in the plugin's mapping screen inside wp-admin.

Can I migrate existing members to digital membership cards?

Yes. Use the Issued Passes table in your EpassCard dashboard to bulk-create passes for members who joined before you installed the plugin. Then send them the wallet link by email.

How much does WordPress membership card software cost?

EpassCard uses SaaS pricing based on the number of active passes. There is a free tier available to test the integration before committing. See epasscard.com/pricing for current plan details.

Is a digital membership card the same as a loyalty card?

Not exactly. Membership cards prove active membership status, while loyalty cards track points and rewards. EpassCard supports both types and you can choose the template layout that fits your use case.

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PassKit alternative for WordPress

EpassCard is the best PassKit alternative for WordPress membership and subscription sites. Native plugin — automatic Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes for MemberPress and WooCommerce Subscriptions. No Zapier. No custom API code.

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Install plugin

Why WordPress site owners look beyond PassKit

PassKit is a mature platform for digital wallet passes at scale. Enterprise teams use it successfully.

But on a WordPress membership site, the typical PassKit path is:

Create a pass template in your EpassCard account — logo, colors, and fields.

Install EpassCard on WordPress and connect your API key under EpassCard → Connection.

Enable the MemberPress module on the Connection page and save.

Map each membership product under EpassCard → MemberPress — choose a template and map fields.

Done. When a member completes signup, EpassCard creates their wallet pass and can email the add-to-wallet link.

EpassCard was built for the opposite workflow: install a plugin, map templates, let WordPress handle the rest.

EpassCard vs PassKit for WordPress

Feature	EpassCard	PassKit
WordPress plugin	✓ Native	No official plugin
MemberPress integration	✓ Built-in	Zapier / custom
WooCommerce Subscriptions	✓ Built-in	Automation / hooks
Ultimate Membership Pro	✓ Built-in	Custom
Apple + Google Wallet	✓	✓
Auto-issue on signup	✓	Automation setup
Member My Account passes	✓	—
Zapier required	No	Usually yes
Typical setup	15–30 min	Hours to weeks
Best for	WP membership sites	Enterprise API programs

EpassCard vs PassKit + Zapier

	EpassCard	PassKit + Zapier
Monthly tools	EpassCard SaaS	PassKit + Zapier
Points of failure	Plugin + API	WP + Zapier + PassKit
Field mapping	WordPress admin	Zapier editor
Pass links in WP admin	✓	PassKit portal
MemberPress Wallet Passes tab	✓	—
WooCommerce order email block	✓ Optional	Custom Zap

When PassKit is still the better choice

Enterprise-scale pass programs (millions of passes)
Custom mobile apps with PassKit API as backend
Non-WordPress stacks (Shopify, custom SaaS, POS)
Boarding passes, airline tickets, NFC transit at scale

If your business runs on WordPress + MemberPress or WooCommerce Subscriptions, EpassCard is the faster path.

What you get with EpassCard

Integration	Wallet pass for
MemberPress	Membership products → digital membership cards
WooCommerce Subscriptions	Subscription products → subscription wallet passes
Ultimate Membership Pro	Membership levels → level-based passes

Automatic pass creation on signup and renewal
Pass updates when mapped data changes
Template mapping per plan, product, or level
Push reminder rules per integration
Member self-service: Wallet Passes tab, My Account endpoint, [epc_my_passes] shortcode

Switching from PassKit + Zapier

Create templates in EpassCard (similar to PassKit portal).

Install EpassCard and disable the Zapier automation for new signups.

Map each MemberPress product or WooCommerce subscription to a template.

Test with a staging member account.

Go live — new members receive EpassCard passes automatically.

Parallel run

Existing PassKit passes on members’ phones keep working until they expire. Run both systems for one billing cycle if needed.

Other PassKit alternatives

Platform	Best for	WordPress native?
EpassCard	MemberPress, WooCommerce Subscriptions, UMP	✓ Yes
PassKit + Zapier	Flexible automation	Via automation
Passcreator	Design-heavy campaigns	No
CommerceBird	Tickera event tickets	Tickera add-on

Frequently asked questions

Is EpassCard a PassKit alternative?

Yes. EpassCard provides Apple Wallet and Google Wallet pass issuance for WordPress with native MemberPress and WooCommerce Subscriptions integrations — without PassKit’s typical Zapier/API setup.

Does EpassCard support Google Wallet?

Yes. One template mapping issues passes for both Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

Do I need a developer to switch from PassKit?

No. If you used PassKit + Zapier, EpassCard removes the automation layer entirely.

Is the WordPress plugin free?

The plugin is free (GPLv2). You need an EpassCard account for pass creation via the API.