The default Passmint certificate
Updated June 29, 2026
Every Apple Wallet pass must be signed. So that you can issue passes without any setup, Passmint provides a built-in certificate that it uses on your behalf.
When it's used
- Always in test mode. Test passes are signed with Passmint's certificate so you can build and try the full flow before arranging your own. These passes carry a [TEST] watermark.
- In live mode when you haven't connected your own certificate, depending on your plan. This lets you ship real Apple passes quickly.
If you've set up your own Apple Pass Type ID certificate, Passmint uses that for your live passes instead.
What it means in practice
Passes signed with the default certificate are signed under Passmint's Apple identity rather than yours. For many use cases that's completely fine. If you want live passes signed under your own Apple Pass Type ID, that's available on the Pro and Scale plans. See do I need an Apple Developer account?
Moving from the default certificate to your own doesn't require redesigning your templates. The certificate is chosen at the account level, so your passes keep their look.