TechPhonesAndroid PhonesWith the new Google Wallet app, physical credit cards' days are numberedBetween Google Wallet and Apple Wallet, almost all smartphones can be used for payment. So do we need physical card cards anymore?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesAndroid PhonesWith the new Google Wallet app, physical credit cards' days are numberedBetween Google Wallet and Apple Wallet, almost all smartphones can be used for payment. So do we need physical card cards anymore?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Between Google Wallet and Apple Wallet, almost all smartphones can be used for payment. So do we need physical card cards anymore?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Google)
(Image credit: Google)
Googlehas now rolled out its new wallet to all users on smartphones and wearables. That’s good news for everyone, even if you don’t use anAndroiddevice. With the majority of in-store payments now available at a tap, there’s rarely a time when my credit card comes out of my physical wallet.
In fact, the days of the physical wallet are numbered. Whether you useAppleWallet or Google Wallet, you can store all of your credit cards for use. Using these digital wallets is safer than handing over your credit card, as your actual number is never shared with the merchant, so it’s a better option all-round.
As for the other things in your wallet, both Google and Apple are offering digital versions of your work pass, car keys, tickets, boarding passes and even driving license (this is still to come for most locations).
As for those notes and coins, I know I’ve hardly touched them in months, with most places actually preferring to take card payments – even parking meters and public transport.
Storing other physical wallet items in your Google Wallet(Image credit: Google)
Storing other physical wallet items in your Google Wallet
Storing other physical wallet items in your Google Wallet
(Image credit: Google)
It surely won’t be long before credit cards are just issued virtually rather than in physical form. Especially if most people plan to just leave the actual card at home and simply use it on their phones or wearables.
Apple’s own credit card comes with a very looking physical card but the service is more designed to be used in digital form via the Apple Wallet. I’m sure it won’t be long before there is at least the option not to have a physical card.
As much as I love a good wallet, I don’t think I’m going to miss carrying one. It’s one less thing to carry, to lose or get stolen. Yes, it means that if you lose your phone then you also lose your wallet, but replacing digital cards is a much easier process – and much simpler to block.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Today’s best Google Pixel 6 deals$337.99$299.99View$417.66View$799.99ViewWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Google Pixel 6 deals$337.99$299.99View$417.66View$799.99ViewWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Google Pixel 6 deals
$337.99$299.99View$417.66View$799.99View
$337.99$299.99View
$337.99$299.99View
$337.99$299.99View
$337.99$299.99
$299.99
$417.66View
$417.66View
$417.66View
$417.66
$417.66
$799.99View
$799.99View
$799.99View
$799.99
$799.99
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Samsung Galaxy S25: every leak, rumour and spec we’ve heard before the launch eventThis is everything we’ve heard about the new handsets
This is everything we’ve heard about the new handsets
This case turns your iPhone or Android phone into an e-reader, but there’s a catchActually, there are a couple…
Actually, there are a couple…
Google Wallet could get a useful upgrade for organisation in the near futureFinding things in your Google Wallet is going to be even easier soon
Finding things in your Google Wallet is going to be even easier soon
Google Wallet gets an essential free update to make travelling stress freeThis could make international travel much easier
This could make international travel much easier
