How do I add my passport to my mobile device's home screen?

For all mobile devices, begin by opening your passport via the link from your confirmation email or text, following the prompt to add passport to mobile device. Watch this video to learn How to Use the South Dakota Passports . iPhone or iPad Launch Safari app. Underneath the ‘Menu’ at the bottom of your pass, you should see an up arrow with a box around it (). Click on that. You will need to look for ‘Add to Home Screen’. Depending on the version of iOS you have, you will either find it by scrolling down to the list of items, or scrolling right to where the icons are (Airdrop, Messages, etc). Once you click ‘Add to Home Screen’, follow the prompts and you’ll get an icon on your phone’s home page. The South Dakota Passport icon should now be listed with your other apps. Android - Chrome Open Chrome’s Settings menu by tapping the three vertical dots found in the top-right corner. Select the “Add To Home Screen” or “Install App” option (this will depend on your version of Chrome). A new screen that will allow you to place the icon automatically or choose where to place it. On this ‘Add To Home Screen’ screen, you’ll see a preview of the shortcut’s icon. Tap the ‘Add Automatically’ button to place the new icon on your Android device’s home screen, wherever space is available. Android - Firefox Touch and hold the website’s URL in the address bar until a pop-up menu appears. Select the ‘Add Page Shortcut’ option. A new window will open, and you’ll see a preview of the 1×1 icon. Press the ‘Add Automatically’ button to add the icon on your device’s home screen. To configure the exact location as to where the shortcut is placed, touch and hold the icon and drag it to your desired location. Download Instructions (PDF) ➚

How do I add my passport to my desktop?

Use your preferred browser to go to TravelSouthDakota.com/passports . (If you have not yet signed up for a passport, do so now.) Make sure the browser is not full screen. (You’ll want to be able to see your desktop during this process.) Once signed up, highlight, click, and drag the particular URL to your desktop and release. (You will see the outline of the object appear as you drag.) A shortcut to the site will appear with the website’s title as the name. Repeat for other passports. Watch this video to learn How to Use the South Dakota Passports .

Who do I contact if I'm having trouble with my passport?

Call or text Bandwango at 888-921-5333 or email support@bandwango.com .

Is there a separate sign up for each passport, or are the passports interconnected?

Each passport is independent, so participants need to sign up and add to cart each pass they wish to use. However, once you’ve signed up for multiple passports, they can all be accessed through the same home screen application. Point accumulation is collective between all passports to redeem for all Travel South Dakota prizes. Watch this video to learn How to Use the South Dakota Passports .

Am I limited to participating in only one passport?

No. There is no limit to the number of passports you may use. Passports are continuously being updated and additional passports are in the works. You are encouraged to sign up for any and all passports. Watch this video to learn How to Use the South Dakota Passports .

How do I get my prize(s)?

Once you have checked into the required number of locations resulting in point accumulation, you will redeem your points for the desired prize from within the passport application. Travel South Dakota will then send the designated prize(s) by mail. Redemption Instructions (PDF) ➚

Do the points expire?

No. Your passport will expire 365 days from signup, but your points will roll over year after year . Simply go to the 'Explore' tab of your passport and download the new version for the year to keep enjoying your passport and earning points.

How do I download all passports at once?

To download all available South Dakota Passports, click 'Sign Up' on each passport below to add to your cart and then check out one seamless time. Watch this video to learn How to Use the South Dakota Passports .

Know of a hidden gem you think should be a part of a South Dakota Passport?

Email your location suggestion(s) for any of the South Dakota Passports to Travel South Dakota .

South Dakota Unexpected Stays Passport

Sometimes, the best part of a getaway is where you stay.

Across South Dakota, memorable places to spend the night are waiting to be discovered. Think cabins tucked among the pines, glamping under wide-open skies, historic hotels filled with stories, welcoming B&Bs, ranch retreats and waterside escapes.

Whether it’s your home base for a big adventure or the reason for the trip itself, there’s an unexpected stay with your name on it.

Who says where you sleep has to be the least memorable part of your trip?

With the free, mobile-exclusive Unexpected Stays Passport, discover places across South Dakota where checking in is part of the adventure. Cozy up in an A-frame, settle into a historic hotel, sleep under the stars, escape to a cabin in the woods or find a stay you never saw coming.

Check in as you travel, earn points and unlock prizes along the way. No app required — just pick a place, pack your bags and stay somewhere unexpected.

Earn Points, Win Prizes

Each stop is worth 10 points — the more you explore, the better the rewards!

Prizes start at just three check-ins (30 points) for stickers and small souvenirs. Top rewards are a NorthFace South Dakota backpack or an ENO hammock. Plus, your points never expire from year to year, so you can keep building toward bigger rewards.

Prizes are available while supplies last. Travel South Dakota reserves the right to substitute prizes of similar value.

How it works

Select the "Sign Up" button to get the passport.
Click the "Learn More" button to see a map and list of included stops.

Frequently Asked Questions

With each passport, visitors and locals can check in to designated locations to unlock a broad range of prizes based on the number of locations visited. The program delivery is seamless, with no app download needed. Instead, the pass is easily accessed through TravelSouthDakota.com. Participant location redemption is followed through GPS-based tracking, with point accumulation and redemption tracked through the South Dakota Passport. Prizes are then shipped directly to participants.

See the following questions and answers for more information about the South Dakota Passports:

Unexpected Stays Passport