Not sure if this will work in your case, but there’s a tool which could be run locally to convert between formats: https://github.com/google-wallet/pass-converter

Also, you should be able to get a pixel much cheaper if it’s 2-3 models behind. Pixel 6 for example can be had used for under $200, sometimes even around $100. That is in the US however - I’m not aware of what the secondary market would be like where you’re at.

Could they not provide a physical pass?

We do have a couple lemon stealing whores in this community

U wot m8

That tracks

Wouldn’t that be more of an inside job?

For fun and profit

That’s good advice generally

Yeah it’s definitely derogatory in that way, though not a direct insult. I first encountered it while researching cockney rhyming slang. Not sure how common the term is nowadays, but let’s just say the older living gens of East Londoners had a certain way with words.

Perhaps someone with multiple instances of curiosity?