Google Pay Phases Out in US, Transitioning Users to Google Wallet
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Google Pay Phases Out in US, Transitioning Users to Google Wallet

While Google has announced the discontinuation of Google Pay in the US to streamline the user experience, Indian users can be assured that the service will remain unaffected. The decision aims to simplify the app by transitioning all users to Google Wallet, which will retain popular features such as in-store tap-to-pay and payment method management. Effective June 4, 2024, the standalone Google Pay app in the US will no longer be functional.

According to a company blog post, the move comes as Google Wallet boasts a usage five times higher than Google Pay in the US. "Google Wallet continues to be the primary platform for securely storing payment cards used for tap and pay in stores, alongside other digital items like transit cards, driver's licenses, state IDs, and more," the post stated.

Despite the change, Google Pay's services in countries like India will continue without interruption. The transition is anticipated to be seamless, ensuring users can still utilise Google Pay for online transactions and in-store payments as usual. Moreover, users in India and Singapore will see no alterations, as Google remains committed to addressing the specific requirements of these regions.

Following June 4, 2024, US users will have the option to view and transfer funds to their bank accounts via the Google Pay website. However, functionalities such as sending, requesting, or receiving money from others through the US version of the Google Pay app will cease to be available as of June 4, 2022.

For those affected, the latest version of the Google Wallet app for Android can be downloaded from Google Play. At the same time, card management can also be conveniently performed on the Google Pay website.

Google Wallet offers a range of capabilities, including making payments in stores, boarding planes, using transit, storing loyalty cards, saving driver's licenses, and even starting a car via a digital key. Google highlights that over 180 countries rely on Google Pay for shopping across desktop, mobile, and in-store platforms.

While Google has announced the discontinuation of Google Pay in the US to streamline the user experience, Indian users can be assured that the service will remain unaffected. The decision aims to simplify the app by transitioning all users to Google Wallet, which will retain popular features such as in-store tap-to-pay and payment method management. Effective June 4, 2024, the standalone Google Pay app in the US will no longer be functional. According to a company blog post, the move comes as Google Wallet boasts a usage five times higher than Google Pay in the US. Google Wallet continues to be the primary platform for securely storing payment cards used for tap and pay in stores, alongside other digital items like transit cards, driver's licenses, state IDs, and more, the post stated. Despite the change, Google Pay's services in countries like India will continue without interruption. The transition is anticipated to be seamless, ensuring users can still utilise Google Pay for online transactions and in-store payments as usual. Moreover, users in India and Singapore will see no alterations, as Google remains committed to addressing the specific requirements of these regions. Following June 4, 2024, US users will have the option to view and transfer funds to their bank accounts via the Google Pay website. However, functionalities such as sending, requesting, or receiving money from others through the US version of the Google Pay app will cease to be available as of June 4, 2022. For those affected, the latest version of the Google Wallet app for Android can be downloaded from Google Play. At the same time, card management can also be conveniently performed on the Google Pay website. Google Wallet offers a range of capabilities, including making payments in stores, boarding planes, using transit, storing loyalty cards, saving driver's licenses, and even starting a car via a digital key. Google highlights that over 180 countries rely on Google Pay for shopping across desktop, mobile, and in-store platforms.

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