Use Express Mode with cards, passes, and keys in Wallet on iPhone
With Express Mode, you can use some of your cards, keys, and passes in the Wallet app without waking or unlocking your device, or authenticating with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. You might even be able to use your card, pass, or key when your device needs to be charged.
Select Express Mode for compatible cards, passes, and keys
Open the Wallet app
on your iPhone.
Choose a card, pass, or key you want to use with Express Mode.
Tap
, then tap Card Details.
Tap Express Transit Settings or Express Mode.
Select your preferred transit card, debit or credit card, or other compatible pass or key.
Use Express Mode
Hold the top of your iPhone near the contactless reader.
When the transaction is successful, a checkmark and Done appear on your device. If you’re riding transit, the terminal gate opens and might beep.
Use Express Mode with power reserve
You may be able to use your Express Mode cards, passes, and keys, even when your iPhone needs to be charged. Power reserve works for up to 5 hours with some cards, passes, and keys that have Express Mode turned on.
To check the cards, passes, and keys available for use with power reserve, press the side button or the Home button when your iPhone needs to be charged. However, doing this often may significantly reduce the power reserve. If you turn off your iPhone, this feature isn’t available.
Express Mode also works with your cards, passes, and keys in the Wallet app on Apple Watch.