Google Wallet officially launched in Pakistan on March 12, 2025, enhancing the country’s digital payment landscape by offering-g a secure and convenient platform for transactions……

Key Features of Google Wallet::

Contactless Payments: Users can make tap-and-pay transactions in stores using their Android phones or Wear OS devices……

Online and In-App Purchases: The platform facilitates seamless checkouts for online shopping and in-app transactions…

Digital Storage: Beyond payments, Google Wallet allows storage of loyalty cards, boarding passes, and event tickets, streamlining various aspects of daily life…

Supported Banks at Launch:

As of the launch date, the following banks have integrated their services with Google Wallet:

Bank AlFalah (Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards)

Bank of Punjab (Mastercard credit cards)

Faysal Bank Noor (Mastercard debit cards)

HBL (Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards)

JazzCash (Mastercard debit cards)

Meezan Bank (Visa and Mastercard debit cards)

UBL (Visa and Mastercard debit cards)

Additional banks, including Allied Bank, Easypaisa Digital Bank, JS Bank, and Zindigi, are expected to integrate with Google Wallet soon…

Setting Up Google Wallet:

1… Download the App: Install Google Wallet from the Google Play Store…

2… Add a Payment Card: If you have an eligible card saved to your Google account, it will automatically appear in Google Wallet… Otherwise, tap “Add a card” and follow the on-screen instructions to enter your card details…

3… Verification: Complete the verification process as prompted by your bank to activate the card for contactless payments…

4… Ready to Use: Once set up, you can use Google Wallet for contactless payments, online purchases, and storing digital items like boarding passes…

Security Measures:

Google Wallet employs industry-standard tokenization, assigning a device-specific alternate card number and dynamic security codes for each transaction… Users are required to set up a screen lock for added security, and in case of a lost or stolen device, the “Find My Device” feature can lock or erase personal information remotely…

The launch of Google Wallet in Pakistan signifies a significant advancement in the country’s digital payment infrastructure, offering users a modern, secure, and efficient method for managing transactions and digital assets…