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Passcreator Integration

ApproveThis manages your Passcreator Integration approvals.

April 17, 2025

Integration Category: Developer Tools

When Approval Meets Action

Let’s cut to the chase: approvals suck. They’re the traffic jam in your workflow highway. But what if you could turn that bottleneck into a nitro boost for customer experiences? That’s exactly what happens when you connect ApproveThis (your approval sheriff) with Passcreator (your digital pass factory) through Zapier.

Why This Combo Works Like a Double Shot of Espresso

ApproveThis isn’t just another "click approve" tool – it’s your control center for making decisions that actually matter. Passcreator? It’s how you turn those decisions into real-world customer moments: loyalty cards that hit wallets instantly, event tickets that generate buzz, or coupons that drive sales before the ink dries.

Together, they solve the two biggest headaches for growing companies:

  • Speed: No more waiting for Karen in accounting to approve every $5 coffee coupon
  • Scale: Launch 100 personalized loyalty programs without hiring an approval coordinator

Real Workflows for Real Businesses

Let’s break down exactly how this plays out for teams that actually need to get stuff done:

Use Case 1: The Instant Loyalty Play (Retail/Hospitality)

The Zap: New Passcreator pass saved → Auto-create approval request in ApproveThis

Why it matters: Imagine a hotel chain where every app download triggers a custom VIP offer. Marketing wants to push 10% spa discounts, but finance needs to cap redemptions. With this setup:

  • Customer saves loyalty card → Approval request fires automatically
  • Finance approves with spending limits using calculated fields
  • Approved offer hits customer’s wallet before they finish their lobby mojito

ApproveThis secret sauce: Approval thresholds auto-approve small perks while flagging big offers to managers.

Use Case 2: Event Tickets That Don’t Cause Panic Attacks (Live Events)

The Zap: New ticket pass created → Notify ApproveThis → Update teams when approved

Why it matters: Music festivals using Passcreator for tickets need last-minute approvals for VIP upgrades. With this flow:

1. Box office creates emergency VIP passes at 8PM
2. Approval request pings festival director’s phone via email
3. One-tap approve from Gmail → Pass goes live instantly

ApproveThis MVP: Vacation delegation ensures approvals never get stuck if the director’s at another show.

Use Case 3: Coupons That Actually Convert (E-commerce)

The Zap: ApproveThis request approved → Auto-generate Passcreator coupon

Why it matters: Flash sales need speed but CFOs hate surprises. Now:

- Merch team proposes 24-hour 30% off pass
- Approval chain runs through legal > finance > CMO
- Once greenlit, Passcreator automatically generates 1,000 unique codes
- All before the marketing team finishes their standup

Killer combo: Approval groups let legal + finance review in parallel instead of playing approval ping-pong.

Who Gets Superpowers?

Marketing Teams: Launch campaigns without begging for approvals every 5 minutes
Ops Managers: Track pass approvals like a air traffic controller
Customer Success: Resolve “Where’s my coupon?!” tickets before they’re filed

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Here’s the no-BS guide:

1. Create a Zapier account (you’re not living in 2004)
2. Connect ApproveThis + Passcreator (takes 3 minutes)
3. Pick your trigger:
  - New pass saved?
  - Approval needed?
  - Pass ready to launch?
4. Set approval rules in ApproveThis (who, when, escalation paths)
5. Test with a real pass (pro tip: approve your own coffee discount first)

Why This Isn’t Just Another Integration

What makes this combo different from other approval tools?

Forget license headaches: Approvers don’t need Passcreator logins. Your external partners can approve passes via email without jumping through hoops.

Actual transparency: See which discount passes are stuck in approval limbo versus crushing sales goals.

No more approval amnesia: Calculated fields auto-flag passes that exceed budget thresholds before they go live.

When to Use This (And When Not To)

Perfect fit if:
- You issue 50+ passes/month
- Multiple departments touch every campaign
- You’ve had an “approval incident” in the last quarter

Not for you if:
- Your CEO approves every $10 coupon personally
- You still think fax machines are cutting-edge

Bottom Line

Approvals shouldn’t be where customer experiences go to die. With ApproveThis + Passcreator via Zapier, they become the launchpad for campaigns that actually happen before the trend dies. Whether you’re rolling out NFT tickets or grandma-friendly coffee punch cards, this combo keeps your brand sharp without the approval paralysis.

Next Steps

1. Grab an ApproveThis trial
2. Check out Passcreator’s templates
3. Build your first approval-pass Zap in under 20 minutes

Or if you’re the “show me first” type: Book a live demo where we’ll build a real workflow for your business while you watch.

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Best Approval Workflows for Passcreator

Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Passcreator

Create approval requests when users save new Wallet passes

Enhance your approval management by automating approval requests every time a user saves a new Wallet pass on their smartphone. This integration helps you track and manage customer engagements efficiently through structured approval processes.

Zapier Components

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Trigger

User Saves Wallet Pass on Smartphone

Triggers when a user saves a pass on his Smartphone and registers for push notifications.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.

Notify on approval status when new Wallet passes are created

Stay updated on your approval decisions by receiving notifications whenever a new Wallet pass is created and a request is approved or denied. Streamline your approval workflows and enhance decision-making processes.

Zapier Components

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Trigger

New Wallet Pass Created

Triggers when a new Wallet pass is created within Passcreator.

Action

A Request Is Approved/Denied

Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Generate Wallet passes for new approval requests

Automate the creation of digital Wallet passes whenever a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis. This workflow facilitates seamless pass distribution and management, boosting efficiency.

Zapier Components

Trigger

New Request

Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

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Action

Create Wallet Pass

Creates a new Wallet pass using the selected Pass-Template.