When Will Google Wallet Arrive in Canada?
Google recently announced the launch of Google Wallet, a payment app that will utilize NFC hardware in upcoming Android phones. Early test cities include San Francisco and New York City, and NFC will debut on the Nexus S 4G on Spring.
Because Google Wallet is a mobile app, it will do more than a regular wallet ever could. You’ll be able to store your credit cards, offers, loyalty cards and gift cards, but without the bulk. When you tap to pay, your phone will also automatically redeem offers and earn loyalty points for you. Someday, even things like boarding passes, tickets, ID and keys could be stored in Google Wallet.
The big question remains: when will Google Wallet arrive in Canada?
It seems like an intrinsic quality of being Canadian is always waiting for the latest to hit our shores. That has changed over the years but when it comes to the latest tech we never seem to be a priority. Obviously our population means our marketshare isn’t the biggest–but we’re still the coolest right?
NFC has been used in Europe and Asia for ages now. We need more merchants to support NFC payments in order for it to succeed. It’s like the ‘if you build it they will come’ mantra. Let’s start building.
Are you excited for NFC payments with your Android phone?