Google Wallet may soon let you trade convenience for extra payment security

Your contactless payments could either become more secure — or more annoying. Google Wallet may soon let you trade convenience for extra payment security. Google Wallet could let you decide how much security your payments need.

Mobile Google Wallet may soon let you trade convenience for extra payment security Your contactless payments could either become more secure — or more annoying. The setting appears to give users more control over whether they need to verify their identity again before paying. It’s still unclear how the new option will work with Google Wallet’s existing three-minute verification window.

Just a few days ago, we spotted a new Tap to pay option in Google Wallet’s verification settings. At the time, we weren’t entirely sure how Google planned to implement the feature. Now, a fresh look inside the Google Wallet app has given us a better idea of what to expect.

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