Android Pay becomes Google Pay with added functionality

Google has revealed that it is rebranding its mobile money platform, changing the name of Android Pay to Google Pay.

This is not the only thing new about the platform, as a part of the update saw a number of new features added such as a new Home and Card tabs.

In a post on the Google blog, Gerardo Capiel, Product Management Director, Consumer Payments and Varouj Chitilian, Director, Consumer Payments explained the new features and rebranding.

"Google Pay’s new Home tab gives you the info you need, right when you need it. See your recent purchases, find nearby stores, enjoy easy access to rewards, and get helpful tips.The Cards tab is an easy way to keep everything you need at checkout organised and at the ready. It’s where you’ll store your credit and debit cards, loyalty programs, offers, and even that stack of gift cards from last year’s birthday," read the Google post in part.

The platform now also includes a way to pay for travel fare in certain cities, with more to be added soon, increased security and encryption and all the previous features of the platform.

"And more features are coming. If you live in the U.S. or the UK, you’ll be able to use it to send and request money within the next few months. In the meantime, the Wallet app is now called Google Pay Send, and we’re giving it a fresh coat of paint to go with the Google Pay brand," concluded the Google post.

Edited by Dean Workman
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