When we launched Google Wallet last summer, we set out to create a new digital wallet that prioritizes convenience, security and privacy. Most importantly, we wanted to build an experience that’s accessible to anyone, anywhere. Here’s how we’ve been working to make that vision a reality.
One of my favorite parts of using Google Wallet is how much lighter my physical wallet has become. Items that used to take up space or weigh down my bag are now stored securely on my phone. We’re taking that convenience a step further with new ways to digitize everyday items.
While Google Wallet already supports a wide range of pass types, there are passes that haven’t always been easily saveable to your device. For example, I have a physical gym membership card that I use whenever I go to work out. It’s small and can easily be misplaced, but since it has a barcode on it, I’ll soon be able to simply take a photo of my card and create a secure, digital version of it in Wallet. Coming soon, this will work for any pass that contains a barcode or QR code, and is also helpful for passes like transit QR tickets, parking passes or e-commerce return QR codes.