Google has announced that starting today, Android users in India can use Google Wallet for easier access to daily essentials right from their phones. While Google Pay remains the go-to app for payments, Google Wallet adds more convenience to the Android experience in India, said Google.
With Google Wallet, you get one place for quick, secure access to your everyday needs like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, and more. It’s all about making life simpler when you’re on the go.
Google has teamed up with over 20 top Indian brands to offer a wide range of options. And they’re planning to add even more partners soon. Google emphasizes that Wallet prioritizes security and privacy, giving users control over stored information and its usage.
Here’s how you can utilize Google Wallet:
- Save Movie or Event Tickets: You can now add movie and event tickets from partners like PVR and INOX to your Google Wallet.
- Access Boarding Passes: Airlines such as Air India and travel platforms like MakeMyTrip are partnering with Google, so travelers can easily save and access their mobile boarding passes.
- Redeem Loyalty or Gift Cards: Whether it’s Flipkart, Dominos, or Shoppers Stop, Google Wallet lets you store and use digital copies of loyalty and gift cards.
- Ride Public Transport: Google has teamed up with Hyderabad Metro, Kochi Metro, and others to help you buy and store public transport tickets.
- Use Your Android Phone as Your Corporate Badge: Thanks to partnerships with system integrators, accessing the workplace is now easier with your corporate badge stored in Google Wallet.
- Digitize Physical Documents: You can create digital passes in Wallet from images containing barcodes or QR codes, like boarding passes and parking receipts.
- Automatically View Tickets from Gmail: Select tickets and passes you receive in Gmail will automatically appear in your Google Wallet if you have smart personalization settings turned on.
In India, Google Wallet won’t handle payments; Google Pay remains the payment platform. Google Wallet, as described on its FAQ page, is a secure digital wallet for quick access to loyalty cards, tickets, and IDs.
It allows users to tap for payments where Google Pay is accepted, utilize loyalty cards, and board flights, all via their phone.
Availability
You can now download the Google Wallet app from the Play Store.