Google Wallet Tests Identity Verification for Every Transaction
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On November 3, 2026, PYMNTS reported that the latest Google Wallet update is testing a Tap to pay verification setting that lets users choose to verify their identity before every contactless payment. The option appears in Google Wallet version 26.43.1009867093, but the related code is still in development, so it may not be publicly released. The report also noted that users can currently make consecutive payments without re-verifying after completing one verification within a few minutes.
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- PYMNTSGoogle Wallet tests requiring users to verify their identity before every payment
The latest Google Wallet update tests a new Tap to pay verification setting, allowing users to choose to verify their identity before each contactless payment. The option appears in Google Wallet version 26.43.1009867093, but the related code is still in development and may not be publicly released; currently, users can make consecutive payments without verifying each time after completing verification within a few minutes.
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