Sync allows you to keep your Wallet information up to date across multiple Macs, iPhones, and iPods.

Wallet for iPhone and iPod touch: To access your data on an iPhone or iPod touch, you'll need a copy of Wallet for iPhone and iPod touch. It is available on the iTunes App Store for $3.99.

Two methods of sync are available in Wallet. Select a topic below to learn more:

Sync with MobileMe

Syncing with MobileMe is the most convenient way of syncing your Wallet information to devices, and the only method for syncing across multiple Macs.

To set up MobileMe sync in Wallet, head to the Wallet Preferences and select the Sync panel. Enter your MobileMe member name and password, and close the window.

To start a sync, click the button in the Wallet toolbar. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of your database. You'll be notified of any errors that occur. Once succesfully completed, the animation will stop.

Sync with WiFi (iPhone + iPod touch)

If you don't own a MobileMe account, you can manually sync data with an iPhone or iPod touch using WiFi sync.

To initiate a WiFi sync, first make sure both your Mac and iPhone or iPod are connected to the same local network. Open both copies of Wallet and enter your password on each. Then:

  1. On your Mac, go to the menubar and select File ▸ Sync with iPhone…
  2. On your iPhone or iPod touch, tap Allow in the dialog that appears.

Syncing should then start immediately; simply wait for it to complete. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of your database.


Tip: When setting up Wallet on a new Mac or iPhone/iPod, choose the Sync Existing option in the setup assistant. This will import your synced data and set up MobileMe sync automatically.