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Currently, Google Wallet lets you add cards by either scanning them with the camera or entering the details manually. But soon, you\u2019ll also be able to simply tap your contactless cards on your phone to add them to your Wallet. The new NFC-based option will appear on the \u201cAdd payment method\u201d screen, sitting alongside the traditional methods.<\/p>\n
Code<\/p>\n
Copy TextTap to add a card
\nHold your card close to the back of your device
\nuntil it vibrates
\nTap card to phone<\/p>\n
This feature will allow your NFC-enabled phone to read the necessary card information. We think the readable information will likely include the card number and expiry date, and you might have to enter the CVV code manually for security reasons. After the initial NFC scan, users might still need to complete additional verification steps depending on the card issuer.<\/p>\n
While this might sound new to some users, similar NFC-based card scanning features are already available in other apps. Like these apps, it\u2019s possible that Google Wallet\u2019s NFC card reading abilities may have a few limitations. Not all cards may be compatible. The feature could be geared mainly toward EMV-compliant cards, a standard created by Europay, Mastercard, and Visa. These EMV cards store data on integrated circuit chips and support both \u201cdipped\u201d (inserted) transactions and contactless NFC payments.<\/p>\n
That said, we couldn\u2019t find anything in the code to confirm compatibility details for the feature. It\u2019s also not clear yet when the NFC card enrollment feature will officially roll out in Google Wallet, but its presence in the latest beta hints that a wider launch might not be too far off.<\/p>\n
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