Google Wallet launches in Pakistan, transforming digital payments and fintech

Google has officially launched its mobile payment service, Google Wallet, in Pakistan, bringing a new level of convenience to digital transactions.

The service not only enables online payments but also allows users to make in-app and contactless payments in person via their mobile devices. This move is set to enhance the digital payments landscape in Pakistan, offering a safer, easier, and more efficient way to make transactions.

How to use Google Wallet in Pakistan

Getting started with Google Wallet in Pakistan is simple. Just download the Google Wallet app from the Google Play Store. If you already have a compatible credit or debit card linked to your Google account, it will automatically appear in Google Wallet. From there, follow the easy on-screen instructions to set up your account for contactless payments.

If you don’t have a card saved, you can add one by tapping “Add a card” at the top of the app’s carousel. After reviewing and accepting the issuer’s terms and conditions, complete the verification process, and your card will be tokenized, making it ready for use in Google Wallet.

Supported banks and cards in Google Wallet

Google Wallet in Pakistan supports a variety of bank cards, including debit and credit cards from top financial institutions. These cards can be used for both in-person and online payments wherever Google Pay is accepted.

Currently, the following banks are supported:

• Bank AlFalah (Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards)
• Bank of Punjab (Mastercard credit cards)
• Faysal Bank Noor (Mastercard debit cards)
• HBL (Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards)
• Jazzcash (Mastercard debit cards)
• Meezan Bank (Visa and Mastercard debit cards)
• UBL (Visa and Mastercard debit cards)

In the near future, more banks will be integrated into Google Wallet, including:

• Allied Bank (Visa debit cards)
• Easypaisa Digital Bank (Visa Debit Cards)
• JS Bank (Visa credit cards and Mastercard debit cards)
• Zindigi (Visa debit and credit cards, and Mastercard debit cards)
• Additional Features and Merchant Integration

Beyond bank cards, Google Wallet also supports digital items like loyalty cards and boarding passes, making it an all-in-one solution for managing your payments and travel documents.

Soon, users will also be able to shop with Google Pay at popular online retailers, including Onic, Gul Ahmed, Sana Safinaz, J., and KE, through PayFast’s integration. Travelers can also add boarding passes from airlines such as Batik Air and Thai Airways to Google Wallet. These features will ensure a smoother, more convenient experience at airports, with real-time notifications about departure times and gate changes.

Google Wallet’s integration with Safepay’s platform also means that more businesses in Pakistan will soon accept secure contactless payments, expanding the reach of this revolutionary digital payment solution. With these innovations, Google Wallet is set to change the way Pakistan makes payments and manages financial transactions.