Tech riderRev. 9 Oct 2026
Google Wallet
- 1Runs onAndroid, Web
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Asset scopecards only
- 4Virtual cardsYes
- 5Supported platformsAndroid, Wear OS, Fitbit, web
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: wallet.google
Overview
Google Wallet is ranked #42 of 45 in digital wallet apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Web. There is a free plan.
Google Wallet plans and pricing
All plansCompared on digital wallet apps
- Free plan
- Yeswallet.google
- Asset scope
- cards_onlywallet.google
- Virtual cards
- Yeswallet.google
- Supported platforms
- Android, Wear OS, Fitbit, webwallet.google
Facts
- Digital wallet
- Google Wallet lets users securely store cards, tickets, passes, keys, and IDs.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Users can tap to pay wherever Google Pay is accepted.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Transit
- Users can store metro cards, plane tickets, and bus passes, receive departure updates, and load transit card balances in Google Maps.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Loyalty and gift cards
- Users can add loyalty and gift cards to keep them together in Google Wallet.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Tickets
- Wallet can surface an event ticket on the day of the event.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Family
- With parental consent, children can add payment cards and supported passes, and parents can use Family Link supervision to stay informed about spending activity.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Payment security
- Tap to pay uses encrypted payment codes so the business does not receive the user's real card number.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Device security
- Google lists Android 2-Step Verification, Find My Phone, and remote data erase as security features.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Google integrations
- Wallet items can work with Google apps such as Gmail and Calendar to provide notifications, alerts, and related information.support.google.com · 9 Oct 2026
- Developer integrations
- Google provides Wallet APIs and sample integrations for Java, C#, Python, PHP, and JavaScript.developers.google.com · 9 Oct 2026
- Availability
- Google Wallet is available in over 50 countries and regions, though not all features are available everywhere.support.google.com · 9 Oct 2026
- Requirements and limitations
- The app requires a Google Account and up-to-date Google Play Services; it does not work on rooted devices or support Android work profiles.support.google.com · 9 Oct 2026
- Contactless requirements
- Contactless purchases require an Android phone with NFC.wallet.google · 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Google Wallet Help offers a help community and a contact-us option for questions or issues.support.google.com · 9 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, California, United Stateswallet.google · 28 Sept 2026
Best Google Wallet alternatives
See all 20 All accessCh 01 Guarda Wallet Free planAndroidBrowser Free to start7.7 All accessCh 02 Monzo Free planFree trialAndroid Free to start7.6 All accessCh 03 Coin Wallet Free planAndroidiOS Free to start7.5 All accessCh 04 Monese Free planAndroidiOS from £2.50/mo7.4 All accessCh 05 Google Pay Free planAndroidiOS Free to start7.3 All accessCh 06 PayPal Invoicing Free planWebiOS Free to start7.3
Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Digital Wallet Apps in 2026#42 of 45
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Sources
- wallet.google/intl/en_ALL/faq/· checked 9 Oct 2026
- wallet.google· checked 9 Oct 2026
- support.google.com/wallet/answer/11951709· checked 9 Oct 2026
- developers.google.com/wallet/· checked 9 Oct 2026
- support.google.com/wallet/answer/12059331· checked 9 Oct 2026
- support.google.com/wallet/· checked 9 Oct 2026



