Is Google Pay going away now that Google Wallet is available? here is the answer
Google Wallet is now available to all Android users in India. Does this imply, therefore, that Google Pay will disappear? Continue reading to find out.
Ankush Pandey
INTRO
- In India, Google Wallet is accessible to all Android users.
- It can be used to store tickets and other significant documents.
- The business made it clear that Google Pay would not be impacted by the introduction of Google Wallet.
Google said on Wednesday that all Android users in India can now access the Google Wallet. Not only can the digital wallet serve as a handy location to save your movie and airline tickets, but it may also be utilized to carry around critical documents. For the launch, Google worked with 20 Indian firms, including Abhibus, Kochi Metro, PVR & INOX, Air India, Indigo, Flipkart, Pine Labs, and many more. More partners are anticipated to join the company shortly.
But ever since the information surfaced online, a lot of people have been perplexed and have been wondering if Google Pay—one of the most widely used UPI payment systems in India—will be replaced by Google Wallet. After all, carrying cash and making payments are the main uses for a wallet, right?
Will Google Pay be replaced by Google Wallet?
During the launch ceremony, Google's India Engineering Lead for Android and General Manager, Ram Papatla, clarified that Google Pay will remain unchanged and that the introduction of Google Wallet will not impact it in any way. He continued by saying that there are currently no plans to allow payments through the app in India and that Google Wallet is concentrating on non-payment use cases. Put differently, you are able to keep your papers in Google Wallet but not make payments with it. You may use the Google Pay app to make payments. Therefore, Google Pay will not be impacted by the debut of Google Wallet, and the app will remain available.
Google India had stated in a press statement announcing the Google Wallet launch in India that "Google Wallet complements Google Pay, which will continue to serve the payment needs of users across India."
How can I use Google Wallet, and what does it entail?
You can keep essential papers in Google Wallet and retrieve them whenever you'd like, as was previously explained. Consider it to be your digital wallet. Google Wallet can handle a number of tasks so you don't have to carry around all the documentation, from movie and event tickets to flight cards and public transport transit tickets.
"Most of us now rely on our phones for rapid access to our daily requirements as services grow more digitalized. In a blog post, Google India stated, "Google Wallet now adds a new level of convenience to the Android experience in India, while the Google Pay app remains your destination for all things payments."
Furthermore, you will receive real-time updates on any changes to flight schedules or boarding gate locations when you upload your airline's boarding card before departing on a journey. Users of Pixel phones have an even simpler time attaching a boarding pass—all they have to do is snap a screenshot and select "Add to Google Wallet."
As the first airline in India, Air India offers its passes directly on Google Wallet.
Furthermore, in the event that an individual has enabled smart personalization settings in Gmail, the event confirmation that is received to their Gmail account upon reserving a movie, IPL ticket, or train ticket will also instantly appear in their Google Wallet.
How to install Google Wallet
All Android users can download the software from the Play Store; to install it, simply search for it on Google Play Store and select Install.
