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?

2025 Santa doesn’t even stop for the bad kids anymore, he just rolls coal at their house from the sleigh.

Same here. Once my iMac G3 and 2nd gen iPod Touch shit the bed, I was out. My parents are mac people and frequently ask me for help with random, outlandish issues on their Macs (since I’m a “computer person”) and I’m usually at a loss.