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Is Google Wallet free to use?
Google Pay and Wallet are free services. There are no fees, other than those requested by other institutions in the case of overdrafts or international transactions, among others.
Can I use Google Wallet internationally?
Generally, yes, you can use Google Wallet in many countries and regions. The real answer is more complex, though. Different Google Wallet features are available in different countries. For example, contactless payments are available in these countries. Google has a specific page to see where specific features are available.
Can minors use Google Pay or Google Wallet?
Minors need to be at least 16 and have permission from their parents to use Google Pay or Google Wallet.
I'm looking into setting up Google Wallet for the first time, and I was wondering how it operates in practice.
Am I right in saying that it's essentially making a copy of the "Tap and Go" card issued by my bank, then pretending to be that card for the transaction? Would calling my bank to invalidate the Wallet token in the event my phone is stolen also invalidate my physical card?
Also, do I need to unlock the phone every time I want to make a transaction of any value, or can I set it up so that say: If transaction < $30 AND Device has been unlocked < 6hr ago, process transaction without unlock?
That seems like a fair tradeoff to protect against someone buying a PS5 if they steal my phone, but also allow me to generally use it as easily as my physical card.
Any advice of tips anyone has in their day to day usage would be most appreciated.