Google to shut down Google Pay in US

Google has declared it will discontinue Google Pay in the US to enhance user experience by simplifying the app.

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All users will be transitioned to Google Wallet. The standalone Google Pay app in the US will be unusable from June 4, 2024.

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Google Wallet will retain popular features like in-store tap-to-pay and payment method management.

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The usage of Google Wallet is five times higher than Google Pay in the US, the tech company said in a blog post.

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Google Pay's services in other countries, including India, will not be affected.

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The transition is expected to be smooth, and the usual use of Google Pay for online checkout and in-store payments will remain unchanged.

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Indian and Singaporean users of the Google Pay app will see no changes as the company continues to cater to the specific needs of these countries.

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After June 4, 2024, US users can view and transfer funds to their bank accounts via the Google Pay website.

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The most recent version of the Google Wallet app for Android can be downloaded from Google Play. Card management can also be done on the Google Pay website.

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Google Wallet lets users make payments in stores, board a plane, ride transit, store loyalty cards, save driver's licenses and starting a car via a digital key.

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According to Google, people in more than 180 countries use Google Pay to make payments for shopping on desktop, mobile and in-store.

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