Google Wallet, available in Mexico: how to create an account in this payment method

There are many payment wallets in the world, but some of the most popular include PayPal and Apple Pay. Google Wallet is a platform that, like them, allows users to synchronize a bank card to pay or receive money and accumulate it in their account. This service has been available for some years in many countries. Now, Google Wallet arrives to Mexico.

Google‘s virtual wallet is now available in Mexico

“In Mexico, 90% of adults use cash for purchases under 500 pesos, and 80% use cash for purchases over 500 pesos, but we have seen that in the last three years 10 million new users of smartphones were added, representing an opportunity for this product” said Julian Coulter , general director of Google Mexico in a press conference.

And to launch its launch in Mexico, Google Wallet announced its alliance with some bank partners. Specifically, it will be available immediately with Banorte, Banregio, Inbursa, Nu Mastercard and Visa, awaiting integration into upcoming Rappi Card dates , Santander and BBVA.

In addition to these financial institutions and fintech companies , Google Wallet will integrate businesses in Mexico, so far collaborating with Aeromexico, Cinemex , Proscai , Volaris and soon integrating Viva Aerobus.

But beyond the alliances , Google Wallet will seek to integrate their applications and services as Carmen Quintanilla , marketing manager of Google Mexico said in his statement “Therefore, beyond transactions are looking for integrations with other applications users can use it more places. “

How to create an account in Google Wallet Mexico

First you need to know is that to use Google Wallet in Mexico you need a cell phone with NFC technology. If you meet this requirement you will have to:

• Download the Google Wallet app from the Play Store
• Add your credit and debit cards in the “add card” option
• Follow the instructions of the application to give yourself up
• A special token will be generated for each card you activate in the application, so that the information is encrypted avoiding it being vulnerable
• To make any transaction you must have your cell phone unlocked at the time of payment
• To make the payment, the trade must be enabled, either via eCommerce or physically, and after that you must choose the card with which to pay, without having to use a physical card

And if you have smartwatches that have the Wear Os operating system, you can also use this service beyond its use on smartphones, as another option to integrate your payments.