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Google Pay and Google Wallet: Understanding the Current Distinction

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Google Wallet and Google Pay have a confusing history due to rebranding and merging, but the current distinction is clear. Google Wallet is the app that stores digital cards, loyalty cards, and other items, while Google Pay is the payment processing system that utilizes the cards stored in Google Wallet. Essentially, Google Pay is now a feature of Google Wallet, enabling both online transactions and contactless NFC payments on Android devices. AI

RANK_REASON The article explains the functional difference between two related products from the same company, offering clarification rather than announcing new features or developments.

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Google Pay and Google Wallet: Understanding the Current Distinction

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jack Peachey) ·

    What's the difference between Google Pay and Google Wallet?

    The history of Google Wallet and Google Pay has led to a great deal of confusion.

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