Google Wallet updated to work with all major credit debit cards

**NudePygmys** · 08-01-2012, 12:12 PM

Just dropped into the Play Store to see an update for Google Wallet that allows access for all major credit and debit cards. I happen to use PNC bank and it re-created the trademark orange debit card that they issued me along side the pre-paid card that I've been using thus far. Anyone else see the update or have similar success with this?

**icenija** · 08-01-2012, 12:27 PM

I saw the update installing when I got out of my meeting. Picked up all the cards I've ever used on my Google account, even the expired ones. They were easily removed. Glad to see the update, I will try it out later. Nice to be able to use any card I want instead of reloading the prepaid card.

Ice

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**kronosqq** · 08-01-2012, 12:51 PM

Well, I'd be celebrating about that right now but apparently the update also disables wallet for rooted devices. *grumbles darkly*

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**zmann** · 08-01-2012, 01:24 PM

That's good, I have been dying to try it. I thought it was pretty stupid that it did not take all debit cards.

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**fkpalm** · 08-01-2012, 01:33 PM

Just updated all my cards glad they got this going.

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**Pew446** · 08-01-2012, 02:28 PM

Woooooooooooooooooo!

**Uncle Louie** · 08-01-2012, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by kronosqq

Well, I'd be celebrating about that right now but apparently the update also disables wallet for rooted devices. *grumbles darkly*

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Working just fine for me, and I'm rooted. Even though it says "Device Not Supported" it still works fine.

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**Tawp** · 08-01-2012, 02:48 PM

Be aware, if the Credit/Debit card you are using is not a "directly enabled" Google Wallet card (Google Prepaid or Citigroup Card), it uses a virtual MasterCard as a go between. So, if you have rewards card linked, your credit card company will see it as a "Google *merchant" purchase and not from the specific vendor. You may NOT receive the rewards/% back.

**gregisonfire** · 08-01-2012, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by NudePygmys

Just dropped into the Play Store to see an update for Google Wallet that allows access for all major credit and debit cards. I happen to use PNC bank and it re-created the trademark orange debit card that they issued me along side the pre-paid card that I've been using thus far. Anyone else see the update or have similar success with this?

Did it make it the orange card automatically? Mine's not doing that and I would like it to to make it easier to pick cards from first glance rather than staring at the number.

**zmann** · 08-01-2012, 03:16 PM

After the update it seems to be stuck on the initialize screen. It was fine before the update. EDIT :went into settings /apps and cleared all data. That did the trick.

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**kronosqq** · 08-01-2012, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Uncle Louie

Working just fine for me, and I'm rooted. Even though it says "Device Not Supported" it still works fine.

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Oh cool, so you actually made a purchase with it?

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**NicksGarage** · 08-01-2012, 04:47 PM

They removed the "how to make a purchase" link or whatever it said. Do you still just have to have the phone screen active and not necessarily in the wallet app? I've yet to get it to work anywhere but will try again with this update. I'm not rooted and the update went fine and shows all my cards.

**zmann** · 08-01-2012, 05:23 PM

Right in the app there is a how to button, it is still there. Right at bottom.

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**G3TCASHM0N3Y** · 08-01-2012, 05:26 PM

The key is have found to making it work is going into settings and setting the app timeout for 30 minutes, and unlocking it within 30 minutes of attempting a purchase. Hope it helps!

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**NicksGarage** · 08-01-2012, 05:29 PM

Doesn't show up on mine after the update.

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**zmann** · 08-01-2012, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by NicksGarage

Doesn't show up on mine after the update.

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That is definitely strange

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**NicksGarage** · 08-01-2012, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by zmann

That is definitely strange

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I'll just have to give it a try again. It's been embarrassing holding up the line while I wave my phone over the PayPass scanner.

**NicksGarage** · 08-01-2012, 05:57 PM

Also, I'm curious what the following statement on their blog means. I guess I need to use up the money I put on the Google card before they whack it.

* For now, Google Prepaid Cards and some Citi MasterCard cards will remain active until Google Wallet can remotely connect and reset your mobile wallet.

They also had this on there.

Quick tip: lot of questions about the need for Internet connectivity while using the Wallet app. You will need an Internet connection to enter a credit card; to change the selected payment card; and to see transaction details. However, you will not need an Internet connection to actually make a payment in-store if you have previously selected a card.

**JHBThree** · 08-01-2012, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by NicksGarage

I'll just have to give it a try again. It's been embarrassing holding up the line while I wave my phone over the PayPass scanner.

I always have the app open and it's always worked for me.

**Andras** · 08-01-2012, 06:34 PM

Do you have to tell the cashier it's a credit transaction before you tap your phone.

**JHBThree** · 08-01-2012, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Andras

Do you have to tell the cashier it's a credit transaction before you tap your phone.

Nope. Just tap and go.

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**cody251** · 08-01-2012, 07:21 PM

Rooted, just updated and it still gives the "not yet available for your device or mobile network" crap. DAMN!

**crxssi** · 08-01-2012, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by JHBThree

Nope. Just tap and go.

More like take phone out of case, wake up phone, unlock screen, launch app, enter code, activate, then hold close to NFC device, then go. Or something like that. And leave a trail for Google in the process.

So much easier, faster, and more convenient than pulling the card out of my wallet and swiping it in about 3 seconds...

**nathy321** · 08-01-2012, 08:36 PM

Not true, I used it at CVS today, all I did was wake up the phone put it up to the machine n that's it, very simple, and I have an otterbox case on it and it still worked and didn't have to open goggle wallet

Originally Posted by crxssi

More like take phone out of case, wake up phone, unlock screen, launch app, enter code, activate, then hold close to NFC device, then go. Or something like that. And leave a trail for Google in the process.

So much easier, faster, and more convenient than pulling the card out of my wallet and swiping it in about 3 seconds...

**Andras** · 08-01-2012, 10:28 PM

I've had terrible luck getting google wallet to work. So far I've gotten it to work in 1 of 8 attempts in 7 different stores. Though in the store it worked it was really fast.