Is Balance Rewards still a thing?

No. Balance Rewards ended on November 5, 2020 and was replaced by myWalgreens. Instead of points, you now earn Walgreens Cash rewards, 1% storewide and 5% on Walgreens-branded products. It is still free to join.

Does the Walgreens app add my loyalty card to Apple Wallet?

Not as a native pass. The myWalgreens app shows an in-app contactless checkout barcode and supports phone-number lookup, but there is no 'Add to Apple Wallet' button for the loyalty card. Scanning your physical card with NeatPass gives you a Wallet copy instead.

How do I identify my account at checkout?

You can give the cashier your phone number, or show the in-app contactless barcode generated by the myWalgreens app. A Wallet pass made from your physical card gives you a third option that does not require opening the app.

Will a Wallet pass still earn Walgreens Cash?

Walgreens Cash accrues to your myWalgreens account whenever the account is identified at checkout. A Wallet pass uses the same account lookup as your physical card. Acceptance can vary by register, so keep your phone number handy as a fallback.

What about self-checkout?

At self-checkout you can typically enter your phone number to identify your account. Whether a scanned barcode is accepted at every self-checkout can vary, so keeping the phone number option available is a reliable fallback.

Add Walgreens Balance Rewards Card to Apple Wallet

The myWalgreens app has no native Apple Wallet pass for the loyalty card formerly known as Balance Rewards. At checkout you either open the app and wait for its in-app barcode to load, or you recite your phone number. Scanning your physical card into Apple Wallet gives you a faster, offline backup that does not need a login.

What the Walgreens App Does and Doesn't Offer

Walgreens documents an in-app contactless checkout barcode in the myWalgreens app, and account lookup by phone number. What it does not offer is a native 'Add to Apple Wallet' button for the loyalty card. The only documented native Wallet flow was the 2015 Balance Rewards Passbook integration, which has since been retired.

Why a separate Wallet copy can still be useful:

No native Wallet pass

The myWalgreens app has no Apple Wallet button for the loyalty card itself

App open and wait

The in-app barcode requires launching the app and letting it generate the code

The contactless barcode is app-generated and tied to being signed in

Phone number fallback

Reciting your number at the register works but is slower and less private

The good news? Your physical myWalgreens card has a printed barcode that can be turned into a native Apple Wallet pass.

Your Physical Card Still Works

Walgreens issues physical myWalgreens cards with a printed barcode tied to your membership. That printed barcode carries the same account data the cashier looks up, so a Wallet pass built from it can serve as a convenient checkout copy.

You can scan this barcode directly into Apple Wallet using a third-party app. NeatPass supports multiple import methods including camera scanning, photo import, and manual barcode entry.

If you do not have the physical card with you, the myWalgreens app still shows its in-app contactless barcode and phone-number lookup at checkout.

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Create a Wallet Pass from the Physical Card

The simplest approach is to scan your physical myWalgreens card with NeatPass. It uses on-device AI to read the card's barcode and create a native Apple Wallet pass. At staffed registers, that pass works as a fast, login-free backup to the in-app option.

How it works

NeatPass analyzes your image with on-device AI. It detects the barcode, reads text, and auto-fills pass details automatically. Learn more about supported barcode types.

Step-by-Step: myWalgreens Card to Apple Wallet

Find your myWalgreens card

Locate your physical myWalgreens card. The barcode on it is the printed code linked to your loyalty account.

Open NeatPass

Launch NeatPass and tap the plus button to create a new pass. You can take a photo of your card or import an existing image.

Scan the barcode

Point your camera at the barcode on your myWalgreens card. NeatPass works best with good lighting and a clear view of the entire barcode.

AI creates your pass

On-device AI detects the barcode type and extracts your membership number. It auto-fills pass details like the store name.

Add to Apple Wallet

Tap 'Add to Wallet' and your myWalgreens card is now a native pass. Access it instantly from your lock screen at checkout.

Pro tip

Customize the pass with Walgreens red to make it easy to spot. Learn how to customize colors and icons for a branded look.

Benefits of myWalgreens in Apple Wallet

Once your myWalgreens card lives in Apple Wallet, you get a faster way to identify your account at checkout.

Instant lock screen access

Double-click the side button to show your barcode without opening the app

Works offline

No internet needed - your barcode is stored locally on your device

Location-aware

Card can appear automatically when you arrive at a Walgreens store

Clean Wallet display

Wallet presents the barcode in a simple full-screen view for scanning

Independent of the app

Works even if the myWalgreens app is updating, logged out, or removed

Faster than the app

One tap from the lock screen instead of waiting for the in-app barcode

Your pass works completely offline with no internet connection needed. Access it from your lock screen widgets for even faster checkout. For details on how NeatPass handles your data, see the privacy FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Your Walgreens Card in Wallet

The myWalgreens app keeps its in-app barcode and phone-number lookup, but neither is as quick as a pass on your lock screen. Scan your physical card with NeatPass and you get a native Wallet pass with fast access, offline support, and optional location-based suggestions near Walgreens stores.

Ready to get started? Check this guide on adding cards to Apple Wallet for a detailed walkthrough.

Shop at other pharmacies too? See how this was solved for the CVS ExtraCare card. You can also learn how to digitize all your physical loyalty cards or read the general guide on loyalty cards in Apple Wallet.