What is Google Wallet
Google Wallet is a secure and private digital wallet that offers users a single, organized location for easier access to everyday essentials like boarding passes, tickets and more.
How is Google Wallet different from Google Pay
Google Wallet app in India will not support payment-related features. According to Google, Google Wallet app ‘complements’ Google Pay – Google’s mobile payment app which will continue to serve payment needs of Indian users. According to an FAQ on Google Wallet website, Google Wallet is a ‘secure and private digital wallet’ that allows users quick access to loyalty cards, passes tickets, keys or IDs that they share on the app. Google Pay, on the other hand, is a way for users to manage their money and finances. Also, Google Pay supports NFC technology which can be used to add any credit card. Google Wallet does not support this feature app in India.
All the things that Google Wallet app can do in India
Save movie or event tickets: Android users can now conveniently add their movies and event tickets to their Google Wallet.
Access boarding passes: Travelers can easily save and access their mobile boarding passes on the Google Wallet app. Google Pixel device users can add their boarding pass to their Google Wallet by simply taking a screenshot and tapping “Add to Google Wallet.”
Redeem loyalty or gift cards: Google Wallet allows users to store and use digital copies of their loyalty and gift cards. The company has partnered with brands like Flipkart, Dominos and Shopper Stop.
Use your Android phone as your corporate badge: Google Wallet users can store and access corporate badge in the app making workspace access more convenient.
Digitise physical documents: Android users will be able to create new passes in the Google Wallet from any image containing a barcode or QR code, like airline boarding passes, luggage tags, or parking receipts.
Automatically view important tickets from Gmail: Android users will be able to access movie and train tickets in the Google Wallet. The confirmation mail received will automatically appear in their Google Wallet, if they have smart personalization settings in Gmail turned on.
Google has partnered with 20 brands to enable the Google Wallet experience in India. These include PVR & INOX, Air India, Indigo, Flipkart, Pine Labs, Kochi Metro, Abhibus and others.