Google Wallet

Google Wallet
Developer(s)Google
Initial releaseJuly 18, 2022 (2022-07-18)
Stable release
24.41 (Build 689435486) for Android 24.36 (Build 670883649) for Wear OS / October 24, 2024 (2024-10-24), October 1, 2024 (2024-10-01)
Operating systemAndroid, Wear OS, FitOS
Service nameGoogle Wallet or (Wallet)
TypeDigital Wallet app
Websitewallet.google

Google Wallet (or sometimes called Wallet) is a digital wallet platform made by Google, it works on Android, Wear OS and Fitbit OS. It was announced in May 2022 by Google I/O Keynote and released on July 18, 2022.[1]

History

Google Wallet is a brand name used in first name of company mobile payment[2] In 2011 Google Wallet launched and there only worked in United States.[3] In 2016 Android Pay started in Google I/O 2015 Keynote[4] in 2018 Google Pay was replaced by Android Pay, there is two new countries, India and Singapore. On June 4, 2024 Google Pay no longer worked in the United States, two countries India and Singapore are still working.[5][6]

Features

Google Wallet allows users to store items in payment card via Google Pay such as loyalty cards, digital keys, digital identification cards, transit passes, tickets, and health passes[7]

Google Wallet has a new features that kids to tap to pay in-store and use with Google Family Link app, which limits screen time for child safety.[8][9]

Digital car keys in the Google Wallet can work even screen is off or the battery is dead.[10]

Financial services

Google Pay

Google Pay is a service within Google Wallet that allows users to select banks and card networks, currently works in all the same countries Wallet works in 85 countries.

QR Payment

QR Payment allows users to pay using QR Code in Brazil for devices without NFC. The services was works in VISA, Mastercard and Elo network also as within Pix.[11][12]

Availability

Supported countries

As of April 2025, Google Wallet is available in 97 countries worldwide for both Android & Wear OS.[13][14]

Countries that used for payment and storing passes

Countries that used for storing passes only

* = Not available for Fitbit OS

** = Google Pay functionality available through Google Pay app

^ = Google Wallet website unavailable[15]

Upcoming

Region locking

Google Wallet prohibits FeliCa-based payment, transit, and loyalty functionality (e.g. Suica, PASMO, WAON, etc.) from being accessed on non-Japanese devices by restricting the initialization of the required third-party Osaifu-Keitai middleware apps on both Android & Wear OS. However, users have discovered ways to enable the functionality on non-Japanese models of Pixels via rooting.[16][17] This behavior is in contrast to other wallets such as Apple Wallet, which allow users with any regional device model (iPhone 7 or later) to add FeliCa-based cards.[18][19]

In turn, users with Japanese devices cannot access North American & European transit cards such as SmarTrip and Pop, though there is a workaround via previewing a route in Google Maps that uses the desired fare payment method, and selecting the banner that offers to add said card to Wallet.

Campus IDs are also locked to devices bought in the United States of America, Canada, and Australia. Google claims support for international devices is "coming soon," though this has been promised for several years as of 2024.[20]

In addition, UWB functionality for car keys is limited to regions that allow the frequency to be broadcast in personal mobile devices by law.[21]

Supported loyalty programs

These programs are conveyed through NFC through Google Wallet's Smart Tap feature. Some of these can be added through the Google Wallet app directly, while others must be added through the respective retailer's app or website. Programs that support One Tap are conveyed at the same time as a payment card stored in Google Wallet. Conversely, Two Tap programs are redeemed in a sequential manner, where a loyalty pass is scanned first, and then payment can be presented.[22]

Country Retailer One Tap/Two Tap
 Australia Dan Murphy's My Dan's[23]
Woolworths' Everyday Rewards[24] Two Tap
 Ireland Nando's Nando Card[25] Two Tap
 Japan d Point[26] Two Tap
Rakuten Point Card[27] Two Tap
 New Zealand Woolworths' Everyday Rewards[28] Two Tap
 Taiwan OPEN POINT[29][30] One Tap
 United Kingdom Nando's Nando Card[31] Two Tap
Texaco's Star Rewards[32] Two Tap
Valero's SaveUP Rewards[33]
 United States Coca-Cola's Vending Pass[34] One Tap
Dave & Buster's Power Card[35] One Tap
Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Rewards[36] One Tap
Walgreens' myWalgreens[37] Two Tap
Yogurtland's Real Rewards[38] One Tap

Supported public transport systems

Due to the open nature of the Android platform, some transit cards are only available through other Android-based mobile wallets or via their apps (e.g. Navigo for Samsung Wallet or TAP for Android). Transit cards that support direct provisioning can be issued within the Google Wallet app itself, without needing to download a separate third party application. Some public transport systems listed here support skipping verification with Google Pay on Android, wherein the only requirement for transmitting a payment or transit card is to have the screen awake. This is not supported on Google Pay for Wear OS or Fitbit OS, however. Users with watches must open the Wallet app time each time they scan their fare payment method (except FeliCa-based fare methods).[39][40]

All FeliCa-based cards require separate apps to be used and managed by Wallet. Suica and PASMO require the Osaifu-Keitai app, and Octopus requires the Octopus app. All these cards are region-locked and cannot be added by foreign tourists.[17]

Transit loyalty cards are passes that can be linked to one payment card in a user's Wallet. Similarly to a transit card, it will keep track of rides made on the system and offer fare caps. However, there is no standalone balance. All funds are pulled directly from the linked payment card.

Country Area Skip verification Direct provisioning Wear OS support Stored via Fare Payment Method(s)
 Australia  Queensland Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
Template:Country data Sydney Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
 Victoria Host Card Emulation Myki
 Brazil Template:Country data Rio de Janeiro (city) (only MetrôRio) Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
Template:Country data São Paulo (city) (only SPTrans) Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
 Canada  Ontario (TTC, GO Transit, Brampton Transit, MiWay, Oakville Transit and UP Express.[41]) Host Card Emulation PRESTO
Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards- VISA, Mastercard and American Express accepted. UP Express also accepts Interac debit cards.
Template:Country data Vancouver Template:Not applicable — Template:Not applicable Payment cards
 Greece Athens Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable Payment cards (pilot program at the airport — buses X93, X95, X96, X97)
 Hong Kong Countrywide[42] Secure Element via Octopus app Octopus
 Japan Countrywide Secure Element via Osaifu-Keitai app Suica
Secure Element via Osaifu-Keitai app PASMO
 Mexico Template:Country data CDMX (only Mexico City Metrobús and Mexico City Metro) Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
 Singapore Countrywide Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
 Slovakia Countrywide[43] Host Card Emulation Ubian
 Spain  Madrid[44][45] Host Card Emulation Tarjeta Transporte Público (in public beta)
 Taiwan Countrywide Secure Element iPASS[46]
Template:Country data Kaohsiung Template:Not applicable — Payment cards- VISA and Mastercard accepted.
New Taipei Metro Template:Not applicable — Payment cards- Mastercard are accepted by Ankeng and Danhai light rail.
Taichung Metro Template:Not applicable — Payment cards- VISA accepted.
Taoyuan Airport MRT Template:Not applicable — Payment cards- VISA and Mastercard accepted.
 Ukraine Template:Country data Kyiv Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
 United Kingdom Brighton and Hove[47] Transit loyalty card connected to payment card
Template:Country data Edinburgh Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
 London Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
Template:Country data Manchester Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
Template:Country data Tyne and Wear Host Card Emulation Pop
 West Midlands Host Card Emulation Swift
 United States  Chicago Host Card Emulation Ventra
Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
 Dallas Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
Template:Country data Las Vegas Host Card Emulation Contactless ticket
 Miami Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
Template:Country data Monterey[48] Transit loyalty card connected to payment card
 New York City Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
Template:Country data Portland, Oregon Host Card Emulation Hop Fastpass
Template:Not applicable Template:Not applicable — Payment cards
Template:Country data San Francisco Host Card Emulation Clipper
Seattle Host Card Emulation ORCA[49]
 Washington, D.C. Host Card Emulation SmarTrip

Upcoming

Country Area Wear OS support Stored via Fare Payment Method(s)
 United Arab Emirates Dubai[50] Un­known Un­known nol
 United States Los Angeles[51] Un­known Un­known Transit Access Pass
Philadelphia[52] Un­known Un­known SEPTA Key

Supported car keys

These car models can be unlocked and started via NFC with select devices running Android 12/Wear OS 5 or later, most notably the Pixel 6 or later. In addition, certain car models that support operation via UWB (AKA "passive entry") require an UWB compatible device, such as the Pixel Fold, Pro models of Pixel 6 and later devices, or the Pixel Watch 3, for enhanced functionality.[53][54]

Supported government-issued identifications

These territories permit their residents to save their government-issued identification credentials in Google Wallet. Mobile IDs in Google Wallet support three personal identification standards: ISO 18013-5, ISO 23220-4, and NIST 800-63.[55] Users have a choice whether to present their ID via NFC or QR. Once the credential is read, the ID holder must confirm the personal information they wish to share (full name, age, etc.) The transmission to the reader device will be completed over BLE after the presentation is fully verified. Google has also announced plans for added credentials to be able to be requested by apps to present virtually in the future. Available for devices running Android 9 or later.[56][57]

Country Type State
 United States ID  Arizona
ID  California[58]
ID  Colorado
ID  Georgia
ID  Maryland[59]
ID  New Mexico[60]

Upcoming

Country Type State/Territory
 United States ID  Arkansas[61]
ID  Illinois[62]
ID  Iowa[63]
ID  Montana[64]
ID  Ohio[63]
ID  Puerto Rico[64]
ID  Virginia[65]
ID  West Virginia[64]

Other non-government issued identifications

These are ID passes issued by Google that utilize information from an individual's government-issued ID, but the digitized pass itself is not considered to be "government-issued."

Country Type
 United States Passport[66][64]
 United Kingdom

Device-specific & region-locked features

Some features in Wallet are locked to certain devices that have additional hardware or software that are not included in other Android/Wear OS devices, such as secure elements or licenses for certain region-specific middleware.

Car keys

Some devices may need Android OS or Play System updates before being worked. The Pixel Watch 3 must be paired with a worked Pixel phone to use digital keys.[67]

Brand Model UWB availability
Google Pixel 6a
Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 7a
Pixel 7
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 8a
Pixel 8
Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel Fold
Pixel 9
Pixel 9 Pro
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Pixel Watch 3
Motorola[68] Moto Edge 50 Ultra[69]
Razr 50 Ultra
OnePlus[68] 11
Open
12
Oppo[70] Find N3
Find N3 Flip
Xiaomi[71][70] 12
12 Pro
13
13 Pro
13 Ultra
13T
13T Pro
14
14 Ultra
14T
14T Pro

Transit cards

Transit card Requirement(s)
iPASS Phones:

Xiaomi 14T, Xiaomi 14T Pro

Wearables:

Fitbit Sense or later, Fitbit Versa 2 or later, Fitbit Charge 4 or later

Google Account region must be set to Taiwan

Octopus Phones: Android 12 or later with NFC

Must install Octopus Wallet app (which requires a Hong Kong phone number to sign up for)

PASMO Phones: Japanese models of select phones

Must install Osaifu-Keitai app

Google Account region must be set to Japan

Suica Phones: Japanese models of select phones

Must install Osaifu-Keitai app

Wearables:

Japanese models of Google Pixel Watch or later

Japanese models of Samsung Galaxy Watch6 or later, Galaxy Watch Ultra

Google Account region must be set to Japan

e-Money cards

e-Money card Requirement(s)
Edy Phones: Japanese models of select phones

Must install Osaifu-Keitai app

nanaco
WAON

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