Google Wallet Vs Google Pay: Key differences in a nutshell

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With the launch of Google Wallet in India, check out the key differences between the digital wallet app and another app, Google Pay.

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Google Wallet has been announced in India with the purpose of working as a digital wallet for users.

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While many countries are reportedly merging these two apps, India will be using both apps simultaneously, with different services.

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In India, the Google Wallet app will store and allow users to retrieve digital documents such as boarding passes, movie tickets, loyalty cards, public transit tickets, and others.

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Whereas, the Google Pay app will function for all the financial requirements and a mode for digital payment.

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Therefore, Google Wallet will not allow you to make UPI payments or transfer money like the Google Pay app.

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The new Google Wallet app will securely store your credentials and passes which are tagged with QR codes.

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Additionally, Google Pay supports NFC technology to store credit card information. However, Google Wallet does not have such a feature.

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Therefore, Google Wallet and Pay have different features and services which cater to Indian user requirements.