Google announces that payment app 'Google Pay' will be abolished in the second half of 2024
It has been revealed that the app version of Google's online payment service ``
Simplifying our payment apps in the US
https://blog.google/products/google-pay/payment-apps-update/
Google is sunsetting the Google Pay app in the US later this year | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/23/google-is-sunsetting-the-google-pay-app-in-the-us-later-this-year/
On February 22, 2024 local time, it was announced on Google's official blog that ``the American version of the Google Pay app will be discontinued in the second half of 2024.''
According to Google, at the time of writing, millions of people in more than 180 countries are using cashless payments with Google Pay on PCs running ChromeOS, macOS, and Windows, as well as from Android and iOS apps. It seems that there are. However, most of the functions of Google Pay have already been replaced by Google Wallet, and there is statistical information that Google Wallet is used five times more than Google Pay in the United States.
Therefore, to simplify the app experience, Google has announced that the standalone Google Pay app available in the United States will no longer be available after June 4, 2024. However, the most popular features on Android devices, such as Tap to Pay in Store and Manage Payment Methods, are still available in Google Wallet.
Google Wallet is the primary place to securely store digital items such as transportation cards, driver's licenses, state IDs, and payment cards used for Tap & Pay in stores. For Android users, by using Google Wallet, you can easily save, search, and use payment methods used with Google Pay.
In addition, users who have been using the US version of Google Pay will continue to be able to manage their Google Pay balances in the Google Pay app and transfer specified amounts to their bank account if necessary until June 4, 2024. It is possible to. After June 4, 2024, you'll still be able to see your funds and send money to your bank account from
However, after June 4, 2024, it will no longer be possible to send money between individuals using the app version of Google Pay, and you will no longer be able to request money transfers from or receive money transfer requests from others.
Google says it has invested in making payments as quick and seamless as possible, including improving Google Pay autofill in Chrome, making it easier to pay on public transit, and expanding the types of passes you can save in Google Wallet. 'We will continue to improve this payment experience in the future.'
Please note that after the Google Pay app is discontinued in the US, the Google Pay app will only be available in Singapore and India.
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