A new feature will let U.S. travelers verify identity at tsa checkpoints using apple wallet
Oct 28, 2025
Apple will soon let U.S. users create a digital ID in Apple Wallet tied to their passport, enabling faster TSA screening for domestic travel. The move extends Apple Wallet’s role beyond payments, aligning with growing regulatory and travel security needs.
Key takeaways
- Passport-linked digital ID: U.S. users will be able to create a digital ID based on their passport within Apple Wallet, initially usable at select TSA checkpoints.
- Not a passport replacement: The digital ID will not replace a physical passport but is designed to streamline domestic airport security procedures.
- Real ID timing: The rollout coincides with new Real ID enforcement, which limits the use of many state IDs for travel verification.
- Expanding wallet ecosystem: Apple continues to evolve Wallet beyond payments, supporting digital car keys, transit passes, and hotel keys.
- Broad global adoption: Apple Pay now operates in 89 markets, supported by over 11,000 banks and networks — with 90% of U.S. retailers accepting it.
- Travel convenience focus: With transit in 800 cities, 65,000 hotel rooms using digital keys, and 300 car models supporting Wallet access, Apple is positioning Wallet as a universal travel and identity hub.
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