Google Wallet news and trends

Google Wallet Expands Availability of Age and Identity Features

April 29, 2025
Nearly Half of Consumers Use Digital Wallets for Bill Payments Globally
Digital Payments // April 02, 2025

Despite a global familiarity with digital wallets, how consumers are actually using them reveals a patchwork of preferences and nascent adoption beyond basic transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Google Wallet Begins Rollout of Parental Controls for Payments and Passes
Mobile Wallets // March 19, 2025

Google Wallet is rolling out a new experience that gives parents and guardians a way to allow their children to use their Android device to make payments and store passes with appropriate supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Digital Wallets Go Global, but Local Nuances Remain
Digital Payments // January 01, 2025

One of the projects we were most proud of at PYMNTS Intelligence was our series produced with Google Wallet on the attitudes toward and usage of digital wallets. In short: They are gaining traction around the world, offering consumers a convenient and secure way to...

44% of UK Consumers Plan to Use Digital Wallets Beyond Payments
Consumer Insights // December 02, 2024

In recent years, digital wallets have become an essential tool for making online payments, but their uses are quickly expanding. In the U.K., nearly half of consumers (44%) expect to continue using digital wallets in the next three years, with Gen Z and millennials leading...

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Nearly Half of Consumers Use Digital Wallets for Bill Payments Globally

April 02, 2025
Despite a global familiarity with digital wallets, how consumers are actually using them reveals a patchwork of preferences and nascent adoption beyond basic transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Digital Wallets Go Global, but Local Nuances Remain

January 01, 2025
One of the projects we were most proud of at PYMNTS Intelligence was our series produced with Google Wallet on the attitudes toward and usage of digital wallets. In short:...

44% of UK Consumers Plan to Use Digital Wallets Beyond Payments

December 02, 2024
In recent years, digital wallets have become an essential tool for making online payments, but their uses are quickly expanding. In the U.K., nearly half of consumers (44%) expect to...

Digital Wallets Gain Traction: Nearly Half of US Consumers Tap In

November 23, 2024
In the U.S., digital wallets have become popular for everyday transactions, yet their full potential remains largely untapped. While smartphones are everywhere, and digital wallets are growing in accessibility, American...

Quick Reads
Google Wallet Expands Availability of Age and Identity Features

April 29, 2025
Google Wallet has announced several updates that help users prove their age and identity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Google Wallet Begins Rollout of Parental Controls for Payments and Passes

March 19, 2025
Google Wallet is rolling out a new experience that gives parents and guardians a way to allow their children to use their Android device to make payments and store passes...

Brazil’s Central Bank Previews Contactless Pix Payments

November 05, 2024
Contactless Google Wallet payments are coming to Brazil’s Pix system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Hotels Turn to Digital Wallets Amid Key Card Security Worries

September 01, 2024
Just as plastic cards replaced metal keys at hotels, digital wallets are replacing key cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...