Google Wallet26.36.978794874

Google Wallet lets users tap an Android phone or smartwatch to pay with a saved card while keeping passes, IDs, tickets, receipts, and other digital items together. At participating stores or services that accept contactless payments or Google Pay, the user enables NFC, unlocks the phone, and holds it near a compatible terminal; the transaction uses a unique virtual card number instead of exposing the actual card number. For online checkout, saved cards can be selected through the GPay button or Chrome autofill.

The wallet can contain credit and debit cards, transit passes, loyalty and gift cards, airline boarding passes, concert and sports tickets, and digital IDs. Boarding passes may show changes such as revised gates or departure times, while event tickets can receive current event information. Receipts from online and in-store transactions remain viewable, and linking Wallet with Gmail can provide online order status and expected delivery dates in the United States.

It is aimed at people who need quick access to payments, travel documents, rewards, and event credentials while traveling, shopping online, or visiting participating locations. The current Android release, version 26.36.978794874, emphasizes keeping these essentials protected in one place and accessing payment cards, loyalty cards, digital IDs, concert tickets, and transit passes from a phone or smartwatch. It is free to use, with a paid version offering additional features.

Free to use — a paid version with additional features is also available.