More people worldwide are using online payment apps for everyday purchases. People in the US are fond of Cash App and similar tools, and you may have something similar in your country.
Google understands the potential of e-Commerce, so it offers a private digital wallet you may not have considered. The Google Wallet app allows you to make contactless payments but has features you cannot find in other online wallets. ADVERTISEMENT
Before we talk about Google Wallet, we will differentiate it from Google Pay. After that, we will discuss what Google Wallet can do. More importantly, you will learn how to download and use it for contactless payments.
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It first came out in 2011, before Apple Pay’s launch in 2014. Nowadays, you are probably more familiar with Apple Pay than Wallet. How come the Android phone tool isn’t more popular?
Back then, it was difficult to find a store with a contactless payment terminal for Google Wallet. Depending on your Android phone, you may not be able to use its NFC (near-field communication) transfers.
There was a similar app that may have confused many users. Aside from the Wallet, you could download Google Pay. However, it had limited features like:
More importantly, Google Wallet will soon replace Google Pay. Tech firm spokesperson Chaiti Sen said that the company rolled out the Wallet to Android users in 39 countries.
That list did not include the United States. You might have noticed it on your Android device if you are from another country. In July 2022, it became a separate tool for the US and Singapore.
If you still have Google Pay, updating it will turn it into Google Wallet. You may also download it from the Google Play Store. However, US users should meet the following requirements:
Afterward, you should be able to add debit cards and others to your Wallet. If you have cards connected to the Play Store or YouTube, you should also load them into this payment system. ADVERTISEMENT
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The global tech firm will replace Google Pay because Google Wallet has more features. Here is a list of what you can do with the Google Wallet app:
These features can boost your shopping experience. As mentioned earlier, most people worldwide always bring their phones on their person.
Meanwhile, you typically bring your keys and wallet only when you go outside. As a result, you are more likely to forget them at home. If you have Google Wallet, you will still have them with you.
Contactless payments also make transactions faster because you just have to tap on the payment reader. You get your everyday essentials quicker, and lines and retail lines become shorter.
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You can head to the Play Store now to download this app. Afterward, you can follow these steps for each Google Wallet feature:
You can tap-to-pay with your phone via the Google Wallet app. Perhaps you should consider downloading it for your phone or using similar tools.
You could set up the Wallet in a few steps. Aside from the tips above, you could check the Google Wallet Help website for more information.
It could boost your online shopping experience because it integrates with other Google services. Even better, you can get it for free!
Visit the Play Store and download it from there. You will need a phone that has Android 5.2 or later. Alternatively, it could work with a Google Smartwatch with Lollipop 5.0 or later.
It uses multiple layers of security like two-factor authentication and the Find My Phone function. Also, you can remotely remove all your data in an emergency.
The Wallet has more features than the Pay. Soon, the latter will become phased out, so it is best to download the Wallet. The best part is that you can download this online payment tool for free!
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