South Africa is the first market for this product in Africa to make it easy for users to save and use their payment cards, loyalty cards and boarding passes.
The cards of partner banks in South Africa that include FirstRand Bank, Discovery Bank, Investec, Standard Bank,ABSA and Nedbank can now be used to make payments using their phones and Wear OS devices.
The list of items that can be added to the wallet is expected to grow in the future as Google moves ahead with plans to replace physical wallets.
Access to technology is vital for economic prosperity as millions of people use their mobile devices daily to tap and pay at stores, pay for public transportation and to use a variety of passes Great things can happen when technology works for everyone. "We want to make digital wallet accessible to everyone through fast, secure access to their everyday essentials, by including everyone."
Google launches Google Wallet to help you store your credit cards, tickets and more
Security and privacy are guaranteed by the wallet.
Security and privacy are built into every part of the wallet, making it safer and more convenient for people to make payments. Users will be able to use a virtual card number. We are looking forward to the launch of the wallet. We hope that people enjoy how easy it is to use, and that they are able to transact their business with confidence.
The product can be found in 45 countries, including South Africa.
More than a year after Apple Pay entered the market, the search engine giant has launched its wallet in the country.
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