MakeUseOf - Google Wallet

This quick Google Wallet cleanup made my cards way easier to use

Shaun Cichacki — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:17 GMT

It's wild to think that we can just grab our phone, load our credit cards, gift cards, and loyalty cards onto it, and go about our day. Tap to pay is one of the coolest technological advances, at least in my opinion, and something that I use on a near-daily basis. But just like our regular wallets, our digital ones can get overloaded incredibly quickly, taking something that should be simple and making it far more difficult than it needs to be.

Samsung’s new feature just convinced me to dump Google Wallet for good

Sara Heritage — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:19:45 GMT

For Samsung users, the debate between Google Pay and Samsung Wallet has long been a wash. If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, it is highly likely that you, like me, have both Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet installed, but typically use Google Pay just for convenience and its universal feel.

I barely use my physical credit card anymore, and there's a good reason for that

Chris Hachey — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:17 GMT

The normal interaction when you're at a store and want to pay for something is to reach for your wallet or purse. While tapping your credit card on a reader has become a game-changer for many people when paying, it isn't always as simple as it could be. That still requires you to have a physical credit card on you when you're paying.

250 US airports now accept digital passports: Here’s how to use yours

Brady Snyder — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:30:17 GMT

Google Wallet added support for digital passports in 2024, and Apple Wallet gained digital passport support last year. Whether you use an iPhone or an Android phone, you can add your U.S. passport to your phone's digital wallet app. The two largest mobile operating systems finally support this feature, but now, it's up to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to accept digital passports at security checkpoints. Surprisingly, the TSA rose to the challenge — it already accepts digital IDs at more than 250 airport checkpoints.

3 places where you can actually use your digital ID (and 2 where you can't)

Brady Snyder — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:24:26 GMT

Carrying a physical government identification card can be a hassle, especially when traveling. It's another thing to keep track of amid the bustling chaos of work trips or vacations, and another thing to potentially lose. The benefits of a mobile driver's license or digital ID pass are immediately clear — they allow people to keep their physical cards or passports in their pocket while passing through checkpoints, making purchases, and verifying their identity.

5 Android apps that make flights, maps, and planning so much smoother

Brady Snyder — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:00:14 GMT

Traveling is somehow feeling more stressful than ever, with travelers facing frequent delays, traffic jams, and cancellations as the holiday season approaches. Thanksgiving is the most-traveled holiday in the U.S., with estimates predicting over 82 million people are set to travel over the upcoming weekend. It's a hectic time, and that's why you need to use your tech in a way that makes things easier, not harder.

Google Wallet Is Finally Getting One of Apple Wallet's Best Features

Josh Hawkins — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:55:46 GMT

Adding a new card to Google Wallet could get a lot easier soon, as the Google-based payment app looks ready to finally add NFC-based card enrollment based on code seen in a teardown of the latest beta APK.

Why You Should Use Digital Wallets Instead of Entering Your Credit Card Online

Bertel King — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:00:19 GMT

Whether you're shopping online or in person, it's increasingly risky to hand over your credit card. Fortunately, you don't have to. There are tools you can use to continue to shop while keeping your payment card credentials safe.

You Can Now Travel Faster by Adding Your Passport to Google Wallet (Kind Of)

Tess Ryan — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:46:25 GMT

Traveling can be a real hassle, but technology is evolving to address that. Travel documents have become more digital, from boarding passes to mobile wallets storing your identification. The latest travel convenience feature comes from Google, which now supports adding your US passport to your Google Wallet.

Google Will Make It Easier for Parents to Manage Their Kids' Spending

Simon Batt — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:12:44 GMT

With how far payment technology has come in the past few years, parents want it easier for their children to ask permission to purchase something. Fortunately, it seems that Google has something in the works. In 2025, the company is planning to allow kids to add their parents' cards to Google Wallet, allowing them to use contactless payments with added parental controls.