Google launches wallet app in India to help users store digital documents

The wallet app, which has gone live in the country, will cater to non-payment use cases and complement Google Pay - the payment app of the tech giant, said company

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Tech giant Google on Wednesday launched the Google Wallet app in India, enabling users to store and retrieve digital documents like boarding passes, loyalty cards, movie tickets, and more. However, unlike its US offering, the Google Wallet app won’t allow users to store payment cards and access the tap-andpay feature in stores. India, will be only region where Google Pay and Wallet will work separately.

 

The wallet app, which has gone live in the country, will cater to non-payment use cases and complement Google Pay, said the company. Ram Papatla, general manager and India engineering lead, Android at Google, said, “The arrival of Google Wallet in India marks an important milestone in Android's India journey, bringing innovative and convenient experiences to simplify people’s daily lives." 
 

The company has partnered with 20 brands including PVR & INOX, Air India, Indigo, Flipkart, Pine Labs, Kochi Metro, Abhibus, among others. Going ahead the company also intends to provide real-time information when it comes to flight timing such as boarding gate changes or flight timings.



"We are delighted to partner with many of India’s top brands to offer a comprehensive solution that helps you securely access and manage your everyday essentials. 

From boarding passes to loyalty cards, and event tickets to public transport passes – they’re there when you need them,” Ram said. Apart from accessing movie tickets and boarding passes, the app will also allow users to redeem loyalty points and gift cards. Google has partnered with platforms like Flipkart, Dominos, Shoppers Stop, and loyalty programme enablers like Pinelabs, EasyRewardz and Twid to enable this feature.

Google has also collaborated with integrators Wavelynx and Alert Enterprise to provide users with the option to store and access a corporate badge inside the wallet app.