Card setup

Card design: the new Wallet format in iOS 27

iOS 27 introduces a new look for loyalty cards: a poster with a large background image. In Pikarta, you can prepare both views of one card, classic and poster, customize colors, and add quick actions.

A new look in Pikarta 1.7
Version 1.7 of the mobile app will bring posters for Apple Wallet on iOS 27, ready-made color themes, and quick actions on your card. Make the design your own, from the background image to call and shop buttons. On iOS below 27 and Android, the card will keep its classic look.

The screenshots show the app in English.

What changes in iOS 27

The poster puts your photo or brand artwork at the center of the design. The header keeps your logo and business name; the lower area shows the balance, cardholder name, and reward description. The barcode remains part of the card.

Two views of one card

Open Card Design and swipe horizontally between the classic card and poster previews. The iOS 27 badge below the poster explains compatibility. Devices running iOS versions below 27 and Android use the classic view, so prepare both designs.

Card name

Enter your business name: it appears in the header beside the logo. A name is required to save the card. Keep it short and recognizable, and check it in both previews.

Background, text, and label colors

Theme settings let you choose the brand color, main text color, and label color separately. If a low-contrast warning appears, adjust the colors or background image. Check that the balance, name, and labels are readable over your photo.

Poster image

On the poster page, upload a separate portrait image and adjust the crop. If no poster image is set, the banner is used; if neither is set, the brand color is used. A horizontal banner may be heavily cropped, so a separate photo gives you more control.

Keep the lower area uncluttered: Wallet places card information there. Do not embed balances, program terms, or barcodes in the image; use the dedicated fields.

Quick actions

Open the actions tool on the poster page. Add up to two buttons: order, shop, book an appointment, or call. Enter an HTTPS link for the first three, or a phone number for calls. Wallet supplies the button labels and icons.

On iOS 27, actions appear below the card. These buttons are unavailable on earlier iOS versions.

Check and save

Before saving, review both previews: background, name, balance, labels, and image crop. The preview helps you assess the design; check the final layout in Wallet itself.

Saving starts an update for cards already issued. Delivery depends on device connectivity and Wallet, so changes may take time to appear. Open the card on an iPhone after saving to check the result.

Previous version of this article

Instructions for the previous card editor, kept for reference. Some settings and behavior may differ from version 1.7.

Card Design

Every customer sees your card in Wallet — make it recognisable. You can change the name, color, logo, and banner at any time. All customers' cards will update automatically.

The "Card Design" screen in the app settings

Card name

The name appears at the top of the customer's Wallet card. Typically this is your business name.

Name is required. The card cannot be saved with an empty name — enter at least a few characters.

Tips for the name:

✓Use your official name as it appears on your signage.
✓Don't add words like "card" or "loyalty" — it's redundant.
✓Optimal length: up to 24 characters.

Brand color

The color is the main background of the Wallet card. Choose from the provided palette a color that is associated with your brand.

Text on the card is always white — make sure the chosen color is dark enough for good contrast.

Banner

The banner is a background image that replaces the solid brand color. It occupies the upper part of the Wallet card and makes it visually rich and memorable.

The banner is great for promotional purposes:

✓A photo of your venue or product — creates atmosphere and brand recognition
✓Seasonal promotions and events — change the banner before holidays or a new menu launch
✓Brand patterns and textures — for a minimalist brand identity
✓Reward announcement — e.g. "10 coffees = 1 free" right on the card
The banner is optional. If you want a clean solid background — simply leave the field empty.

Technical requirements

✓Aspect ratio 3:1 (e.g. 1200×400 px)
✓Minimum resolution: 1000×333 px
✓Formats: JPG, PNG, HEIC (iPhone photos are supported)
✓The app lets you crop the image before uploading

Preview

At the top of the "Card Design" screen there is always a live preview — exactly how the card will look to customers in Wallet. Use it to make sure the design looks right before saving.

Changes apply instantly. Once you tap "Save", the card updates for all customers who have already added it to Wallet — a push notification is sent automatically.