For Android users, Google Wallet is an obvious way to carry digital payment cards and passes for everything from tap-to-pay to boarding flights. But there's a lot more to the app than storing cards and making transactions. Here are the hacks you need to know to get the most out of Google Wallet.
If you have loyalty cards, gym passes, or other location-specific items saved in your Google Wallet, you can set up permissions that allow the app to suggest them to you as soon as you're in proximity. This time-saving shortcut means you don't have to go searching for the relevant card or pass when it's needed. You'll need to ensure Google Wallet has access to your device location via Settings > Apps > Google Wallet > Permissions. Then select the card in Google Wallet, tap the three-dot menu, and toggle on Get notifications for this card.
Digitize passes that don’t automatically integrate with Google Wallet
If your pass or ticket is already digital, you can simply tap "Add to Google Wallet" to store it. But for those that aren't—library cards, gym passes, parking passes, etc.—Google can digitize them for you as long as there's a barcode or QR code on the card. All you have to do is take a photo of the pass with your Android device, then tap Add to Google Wallet > Photo, select the image of your pass, add a name and description, and hit Add. From there, you can use the digital version the same way as the hard copy.
If you buy a plane or concert ticket and receive an email confirmation to your Gmail account, Google Wallet can automatically pull those passes in and organize them so you don't have to search for them later or add them manually. Smart features must be enabled for Gmail for this to work. In Google Wallet, tap your profile icon, go to Settings > Add passes from Gmail, and select your email account. On the next screen, ensure Smart features is checked.
Link Google Wallet and Google Maps to integrate your transit pass information into route planning
Google Wallet also plays nice with Google Maps: If you have a transit card saved in your Wallet, Maps will recognize your pass and show you which legs of your trip are covered. For certain transit systems, it'll check your balance against route fare and prompt you to reload if needed. You'll need to enable pass sharing permissions in Google Wallet by tapping your profile photo > Your data in Wallet > Manage pass data. Toggle on Use passes across Google. You'll also need to ensure NFC is enabled in your device settings and that Google Wallet is the default contactless payment option.
Google Family Link allows parents to set up supervised Google Wallets for their kids, which gives them access to tap-to-pay on their own Android device wherever Google Pay or contactless payments are accepted. This allows them to pay for certain purchases without you present or without having to carry a physical card. Note that kids must be the cardholder or authorized users on any card added to their Google Wallet. Supervised wallets also support loyalty passes, gift cards, boarding passes, and event tickets (but not keys, IDs, transit cards, or health records), as well as "secure balances," which are similar to a digital allowance.
Add your passport to Google Wallet for expedited security screening
A recent update to Google Wallet is Touchless ID access for travelers enrolled in TSA PreCheck. If you add your passport to Google Wallet and go through the verification process, you'll be able to access expedited TSA security screening at a long list of airports and across dozens of airlines. Previously, Touchless ID was only available to travelers flying on a handful of airlines who opted in via that airline-specific profile. Tap Add to Google Wallet > ID > ID Pass > Continue and follow the prompts.
If you buy airline, concert, or event tickets for multiple travelers or attendees on a single transaction, you can share a scannable version of the pass directly to another user's Google Wallet, allowing them to gain entry even if you're not together. If your item is shareable, you'll see a Share icon above the pass details. Quick Share lets you send the pass or card to a nearby device. Note that not all passes are shareable for security reasons, and once you share with a recipient, you can't unsend it, and they can forward it to anyone.
Enable passes for use across Google to autofill saved Wallet items in Chrome
You may already have your passport, driver's license, and other types of IDs (considered "private passes") in Google Wallet, and you can use that information to autofill forms in Google Chrome—similar to password manager functionality. Open the pass in Google Wallet, tap the three vertical dots, and toggle on Use private pass across Google. If that information isn't already in Google Wallet, Chrome will ask if you want to save it there the first time you enter it in your browser.
Google Wallet recently added detailed order tracking built on an integration with Gmail, so you can see itemized receipts, tracking numbers, and shipping status all within the Google Wallet app. You'll need to enable Smart features and package tracking in Gmail for this integration to work. In the Gmail app, go to Menu > Settings > General > Manage Workspace Smart features settings and turn on Smart features in other Google products. In the same section, check the box next to Package tracking. Back in Google Wallet, you'll see orders arriving soon on the home screen—tap View more > View more transactions to open a more detailed view.
Use Google Takeout to export Google Wallet transactions for record-keeping
Google Wallet makes it easy to track transactions made with payment methods and linked accounts in the app, but you may want these data in a different format for household budgeting or record-keeping. You can't export directly from the Google Wallet app, but Google Takeout allows you to download your transaction history as a JSON, which can be converted into a CSV or Excel file. On your computer, go to takeout.google.com and select Google Wallet. Click All Google Wallet data included to change the type of data, click Next step, select the type, frequency, and duration, and click Create export.
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