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  • Google Pay App Will Stop Working In US After June 4 Due To THIS Reason; Indian Users To Remain Unaffected |

    New Delhi: Google Pay services have been used many across the globe. From June 4, Google will discontinue the Google Pay application in the United States. The company has taken this move to streamline its payment services and shift its focus towards enhancing Google Wallet. 

    Google clarified that this transformation won’t affect Google Pay users in India and Singapore. As per official reports, Google Pay is utilised by millions of individuals across more than 180 nations.  

    Google in its blog post mentioned that users in America can use the payment app till June 4 and then transfer the Google Pay balance to their bank accounts. However, users can continue to access the most popular features such as tapping to pay in stores and managing payment methods – right from Google Wallet, which is used five times more than the Google Pay app in the US, as per the blog post by the tech giant Google. 

    Notably, the users can use the US version of the Google Pay app until June 4 to view and transfer their Google Pay balance to their bank account. It is important to note that Americans can continue to view and transfer their funds to their bank account after June 4, 2024, from the Google Pay website. 

    After June 4, no user would be able to send, request, or receive payments through the US version of the Google Pay app. 

    Google Wallet: 

    As we all know Google Wallet is finally available in India. The tech giant Google rolled out the digital wallet app Google Wallet in the US in 2022. Now, the application has entered the Indian market after two years. 

    Notably, the Google Wallet is available on the Google Play Store for download. 

    Google Wallet Vs Google Pay App:

    Google Wallet is a secure and private digital wallet that offers quick access to loyalty cards, passes, tickets, and IDs shared within the app. On the other hand, Google Pay focuses on managing users’ money and finances. It also supports NFC technology for adding credit cards. Notably, Google Wallet lacks this feature in India.  

  • Google Wallet App Launched For Android Users In India: Check Details |

    New Delhi: Google has launched its digital wallet application Google Wallet in India. The app was initially launched in the United States in 2022 and now after two years it is available in the Indian market.

    What is Google Wallet?

    Google Wallet will allow you to store various digital assets in one convenient location. With the app you can save important digital documents like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, public transport passes, gift cards, and more. (Also Read: Google Pixel 8a Launched In India With Tensor G3 Chipset: Check Price, Offers, Specs And More)

    Will Google Pay continue working?

    Google has made it clear that the launch of Google Wallet will not impact Google Pay, its widely used UPI application in India. (Also Read: Lenovo Tab K11 Android Tablet Launched In India With TUV Eye Care Certification; Check Price, Specs And Availability)

    How is Google Wallet different from Google Pay?

    Both apps are designed for different purposes, with Google Wallet focusing on storing digital assets like boarding passes, credit cards, debit cards, gift cards and event tickets while Google Pay handles UPI transactions and payments.

    Partnered with major companies

    Google announced at the launch of Google Wallet in India that it had partnered with several major companies including PVR INOX, Flipkart, Air India, Shoppers Stop, and Ixigo and others.

    Where can you download it from?

    Google Wallet is currently available only for Android users in India. You can download the app from the Google Play Store and use it to store your debit cards, credit cards, loyalty cards, and gift cards in one convenient platform.