Internal memo points to September 16 for Android Pay’s launch

[Justin Herrick]

The launch of Android Pay is scheduled for this year but the exact date of the service’s arrival is still unknown. It is widely believed that the mobile payments platform will arrive very soon considering Google Play Services was recently updated to support features that Android Pay will offer. Even McDonald’s has started promoting Android Pay alongside Apple Pay.

Now, a leaked internal memo from Verizon could indicate that Android Pay is coming this month.


The following is what the leaked internal memo, which was obtained by Phandroid, reads:

Introducing Android Pay

On 9/16, Google releases Android Pay, a simple and secure mobile payment app for NFC-capable Android phones. Android pay is a free digital payment app that offers choice, simplicity and a secure way to pay for in-store, in-app and online purchases.
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So mark your calendars for September 16. Just remember that these types of launches can always be pushed back if something goes wrong and the service isn’t ready for showtime.

Attached to the document is a little note, presumably for Verizon salespeople, that highlights Android Pay’s availability in more than 1.5 million locations.

Google’s mobile payments platform will be dueling with Apple and Samsung’s offerings this fall, easily making for an even more competitive holiday season.

Source: Phandroid


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