Last updated: May 8th, 2024 at 14:49 UTC+02:00
The popular Google Wallet app is now available in India. In classic Google fashion, though, it doesn’t have all the features available in other countries. Google isn’t replacing Google Pay with Google Wallet, and both apps will continue to co-exist.
Google Wallet is not as feature-rich as Samsung Wallet in India
The Google Wallet app is now available for Android smartphones in India. It can be installed on Galaxy smartphones via the Google Play Store. It allows users to carry flight boarding passes, gift cards, loyalty/membership cards, and movie tickets. However, it can not store credit or debit cards to make mobile payments via NFC, and that feature is still limited to the Google Pay app in India.
In other countries where the Google Wallet app is available, users can store their payment methods (credit and debit cards) to make mobile payments on the go. In India, users must use two apps for their membership cards, payments, and tickets.
In comparison, Samsung Wallet is a more straightforward solution. It acts as both a virtual wallet and a mobile payment solution. It can even store boarding passes, digital car keys, login credentials, mobile ID cards, and digital documents issued by the government. Samsung Wallet links to India’s UPI payments system for quick payments and mobile transfers.
So, if you want a single app for all your shopping, spending, and travel needs, Samsung Wallet is still the app you should prefer if you have a Galaxy smartphone.