Google Wallet now available in Pakistan

Google Wallet now available in Pakistan Google Wallet is a digital wallet that allows you to store payment cards, boarding passes, and loyalty cards on your Android device.

The service from the tech giant is designed to reduce transaction friction and ultimately add more consumer convenience.

According to Google, users of multiple banks are welcome to now link their debit and credit card with Google Wallet, and make NFC payments with their Android smartphone and Wear OS Watch.

And expects to onboard more banks over the coming months. The service will also allow users to pay at contactless terminals, make online payments, and perform in-app transactions wherever Google Pay operates.

In addition to payments, the app offers digital storage for travel and retail services. It allows saving boarding passes of some airlines to it and also lets users store online book tickets of others on Google Wallet.

Loyalty programme members can also directly access their reward cards, simplifying benefits management also with digital features.

Security is also a concern; tokenization is used in Google Wallet as well to keep the financial data secure.

A device-specific alternate card number and dynamic security code are used for each transaction. Additionally, users have to verify their identity before they may add a card, and any data stored on their devices is protected by a screen lock.

Lost devices can also be locked or wiped using the Find My Device feature.

1. How do I use Google Wallet?

• To use Google Wallet, follow these steps:
  1. Download the App: Install Google Wallet from the Google Play Store (if available in your region).
  2. Set Up: Open the app and sign in with your Google account.
  3. Add Payment Methods: Link your debit/credit card or bank account to Google Wallet.
  4. Add Passes: You can store loyalty cards, boarding passes, event tickets, and more.
  5. Make Payments: Use Google Wallet for contactless payments at stores, online, or in apps by selecting Google Wallet as your payment method.
  6. Security: Enable authentication (e.g., fingerprint or PIN) for secure transactions.

2. Can I withdraw money from Google Wallet?

No, you cannot directly withdraw money from Google Wallet. It is primarily a digital wallet for making payments, storing cards, and managing passes. However, if you have a linked bank account or card, you can transfer funds from Google Wallet to your bank account using Google Pay (if available in your region).

3. What is GPAY vs Google Wallet?

• Google Pay (GPay) and Google Wallet are two distinct but complementary services:
  • Google Pay (GPay):
    • Focuses on peer-to-peer payments, bill splitting, and online/offline transactions.
    • Allows you to send/receive money, pay bills, and manage bank accounts.
    • Available in more countries compared to Google Wallet.
  • Google Wallet:
    • Focuses on storing payment methods, passes, tickets, and loyalty cards.
    • Primarily used for contactless payments in stores and managing digital items.
    • Replaced Google Pay in some regions (e.g., the US) for in-store payments.