Google relaunched its Pay app last year, placing a greater focus on sending money between friends and family. Having a built-in Venmo alternative on Android is great, but users who actually want to use their newfound cash have been stuck moving balances between their virtual wallet and bank account. That’s not the case anymore, as Google Pay allows you to submit any NFC payment with your account balance.
The app now includes a virtual card that pulls directly from your Pay balance, as spotted by 9to5Google. This change is pretty significant for how wallets work in Pay. Previously, the options for spending any cash sitting on your account were pretty limited. You could send it back to another friend, transfer it to a bank (a multi-day excursion), or spend it on certain online purchases. With this virtual card — which you’ll need to request from Google to use — you can spend your cash at any NFC-equipped register. Groceries, gas, takeout — the options are limitless.
This feature is coming to Android users in the US starting this week, with plans for all Android users sometime soon. Of course, don’t expect to see a physical card sent out anytime soon.
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Google Pay has figured out a way to let you use your balance in retail stores
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