Worldwide Google Pay rollout begins with new features

GOOGLE Pay is now starting its global rollout, incorporating Android Pay and Google Wallet for a more comprehensive payment solution.

Google announced these plans last month and now, Google Pay is available on Google Play in multiple markets worldwide. Those who already have the Android Pay app don’t have to do anything else. While on the Play Store the new app is called Google Pay, the existing app will still appear as Android Pay on the phones of those who have the app installed.

Google touts that its new Google Pay offers easy and fast checkout, easy access to various offers and rewards, serving as the go-to solution for payment methods, passes, and purchases. Payments through Google Pay are fast, simple, and secure.

The company has bigger plans, and Google Pay is just a part of the picture. Google also plans to incorporate Google Pay in all of its products, aiming to deliver a simple checkout experience for customers regardless of whether they’re making purchases via Google Assistant or Chrome, for instance. Google further adds that it’s also working with partners to bring Google Pay to sites, apps, and various stores worldwide. Moreover, Google Pay also works on transit in a few cities such as London, Kiev and Portland, with more to be added soon.

The Home tab in Google Pay displays all necessary information at a glance. Users can see their recent purchases in this tab as well as access rewards, find stores, or get tips.

Google Pay’s Cards tab, meanwhile, allows users to keep all their payment options and benefits neatly organised so they can easily find it at checkout. This tab will contain one’s credit or debit cards, gift cards, offers and loyalty programs.