# How do you store loyalty cards on iPhone without creating an account?

> PassCollect lets you save loyalty cards, passes and memberships on your iPhone without creating an account or logging in. Your cards stay on your device and sync privately through your own iCloud account. Nothing is uploaded to PassCollect's servers.

- Author: [Luca](https://lucadevelops.com/)
- Published: 2026-10-14
- Updated: 2026-10-14
- Tags: Getting started, Privacy
- Canonical: https://lucadevelops.com/blog/store-loyalty-cards-iphone-without-account/

## Why skip the account?

Most card apps ask you to sign up before you can save a single barcode. That means another password, another email address on file, and your shopping habits stored on someone else's server.

PassCollect works differently. You open the app and start adding cards. There is no sign-up screen, no login and no account to manage.

## Where are your cards stored?

Your cards are stored on your iPhone and backed up through **your own iCloud account**. PassCollect never uploads your card data to its servers, so only you have access to it.

Because the backup goes through iCloud, your cards are available on your other Apple devices that use the same Apple Account. You don't need a separate PassCollect login for that.

For the full details, read [where PassCollect stores your card data](https://lucadevelops.com/blog/passcollect-privacy-where-card-data-is-stored/) or the [privacy policy](https://lucadevelops.com/privacy/).

## How to get started

1. Download [PassCollect from the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/passcollect-store-cards/id6738351871). It's free.
2. Open the app. There's no account to create.
3. Tap the **+** button in the top-right corner to add your first card.
4. Scan the card's barcode with your camera or upload a photo of the card.

The step-by-step guide to [adding a card by scanning its barcode](https://lucadevelops.com/blog/add-loyalty-card-scan-barcode/) covers every option on the Edit Card screen.

## What you can store

PassCollect is made for anything with a barcode that you'd otherwise carry in your wallet:

- Supermarket and store loyalty cards
- Membership cards, such as for a gym or library
- Passes and other barcode cards

## Getting to your cards quickly

Once your cards are saved, you can open them in several ways:

- **In the app**, where the card list can be searched, sorted and switched between layouts
- **On Apple Watch**, straight from your wrist ([how it works](https://lucadevelops.com/blog/loyalty-cards-apple-watch/))
- **From the Lock Screen and Home Screen**, using shortcuts and widgets ([set them up](https://lucadevelops.com/blog/lock-screen-shortcuts-home-screen-widgets/))

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need to create an account to use PassCollect?

No. PassCollect has no sign-up and no login. You can start adding cards as soon as you open the app.

### What happens to my cards if I get a new iPhone?

Your cards are backed up through your own iCloud account. Sign in to the same Apple Account on your new iPhone and install PassCollect.

### Does PassCollect cost anything?

PassCollect is free to download on the App Store.