Android Pay is listed as ‘Coming Soon’ in Google Wallet application

[Doug Demagistris]

The debut of Android Pay is just off the horizon. With Google all set to unveil its new Nexus devices on September 29, Android Pay should be just around the corner.


A new leak comes from the Google Wallet application. If you have registered with Google Wallet, you will notice a card has appeared when first opening the application. The card states, “Android Pay and a new Google Wallet, coming soon!” Google will apparently be splitting the two contact-less payment methods into two separate apps. Those using Google Wallet can continue using the service following the launch of Google’s Android Pay.

With Android Pay, users will be able to use their Android enabled device for contact-less payments online and in stores. Google plans to roll out the service in some countries before others, so not everyone will be able to use it right away. The payment service will use NFC technology to make transactions. In other words, it won’t work at any location like Samsung’s newly released Samsung Pay. Users must rely on merchants to have an NFC enabled terminal to make transactions, which could be a bit of a hassle. Google says it’s working with lots of partners around the world in order to make the service compatible with as many brands as possible time come launch day. We should find out more at Google’s event taking place in San Fran on September 29.

The new payment service will work with a majority of Android devices across all different manufactures. Google promises to make the service secure and is going about this by not letting cashiers see your card number(s). In addition users can always enable the Android Device Manager, which will allow people to find their device if it goes missing. The Android Device Manager will also allow users to lock or even wipe their device remotely to ensure nobody gets in. The technology will use Google’s new and secure universal fingerprint API for easy transactions. Below you’ll find a list of some of the major brands that will be accepting Android Pay.


Source: AndroidGuys


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