Digital wallets have become so convenient that more than half of the American population uses a. Google Wallet is a popular choice, and it looks like the tech giant is preparing a new feature that could make things even easier for its users.
Add multiple cards at once
Google Wallet has been steadily expanding to support all sorts of cards and passes, from loyalty programs to event tickets to ID cards. Recently, the tech giant expanded its capabilities even further, adding features like an “Everything Else” option to import various text cards. However, if you’ve been meaning to transfer the physical contents of your wallet to Google Wallet but have been putting off the task of manually adding all your cards and passes to Wallet, there’s some good news. In the latest version of Wallet (24.35.672648184), Google is reportedly working on a feature that allows users to add cards in bulk.
While this feature isn’t live yet, hints in the code suggest that Wallet will soon be able to scan your phone’s photos for cards and passes. For those concerned about privacy, this feature appears to be optional, meaning you’ll need to give explicit permission for it to scan your images.
More than 50% of Americans now prefer digital wallets over traditional wallets.
Not all tech company tests end up seeing the light of day, but I think this feature has a good chance of becoming a reality. If it does roll out, it could save you a lot of time and make it super easy to integrate everything you need into Google Wallet. Think about it: if you’re new to Wallet, you’d want to quickly and effortlessly add all your cards and passes, right? This feature would make that process a lot faster.
Google Wallet is also offering Californians the ability to store their driver’s licenses or ID cards digitally, a huge step forward for those looking to lighten their physical wallets. Additionally, Google has expanded its support to more banks and credit unions across the United States, now offering compatibility with more than 200 financial institutions.
