- By Vikas Yadav
- Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Google Pay is among the most popular online payment platforms packing a host of features and security backed by the search leader in over 180 countries. However, the company is now set to remove Google Pay's standalone app starting June 4, 2024, in the US. The reason cited for the change is the popularity of the Google Wallet in the stated market.
For the unversed, Google Wallet is used to add payment cards, tap and pay across shopping outlets, and store digital documents such as transit cards and IDs such as driving licenses and more. Users can continue to use popular features of Google Pay, such as tap and pay and manage payment methods from Google Wallet instead. The Wallet app is five times more popular than the company's payment application in the US market.
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As a part of the transition, "anywhere you normally use Google Pay — from checking out online to tapping and paying in stores — remains the same," Google added. For a smooth transition for US customers, Google recommends the transfer of funds from the Google Pay balance to a bank account before June 4 from the app. Post this, they can use the website to do so.
Google Wallet app is five times more popular than the company's payment application in the US market. (Image:Google)
"As of June 4, 2024, you will no longer be able to send, request or receive money from others through the US version of the Google Pay app," Google said. Plus, users will no longer be able to "view or activate deals in the US version of the Google Pay app." To improve the user experience, the company is also updating the Google Pay autofill in Chrome and more.
Further, the tech giant added that nothing will change for India and Singapore users of the Google Pay app. As for US, Google Wallet users can update their app from the Google Play Store to begin the transition with the latest features in place.