Google Wallet Expands Bank Support in the US

Google Wallet proves to be an invaluable application, enabling users to not only keep their credit and debit cards but also manage bus passes, tickets for events or concerts, digital identification, driver’s licenses, passports, and a plethora of other items. This utility allows for the creation of digital versions of nearly anything, securely housed within the app.

Nonetheless, one hurdle for many users has been securing compatibility with financial institutions when attempting to link credit or debit cards. Fortunately, Google is gradually enhancing the app’s support by adding more banks to its roster. This month alone, 17 additional banks across the United States have been incorporated into the list.

A notable addition is Slope for Ikea, which is utilized by a variety of businesses. Furthermore, the app now offers a new prepaid gift card option through Mastercard eGIFT. In total, Google Wallet is integrating 16 banks along with the prepaid gift card functionality. Below is the comprehensive list of newly supported banks that can now be paired with Google Wallet (source: Android Police):

• American Bank & Trust (SD)
• Bank Of the Plains (KS)
• Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri (MO)
• First National Bank of Proctor (MN)
• First State Bank of Burnet (TX)
• Mastercard eGIFT
• MyGeorgia Credit Union (GA)
• Nova Bank (AL)
• On Me
• Palmetto State Bank (SC)
• Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank (IL)
• Police Federal Credit Union (MD)
• Riley State Bank of Riley, KS
• Slope – IKEA
• TIB, National Association (TX)
• Travis Credit Union (CA)
• United Minnesota Bank (MN)

This new roster of banks complements the thousands of existing financial institutions already compatible with Google Wallet. If you’re interested in exploring this functionality, simply download the Google Wallet app from the Play Store on your Android device.

Feel free to share in the comments whether your bank has made it to the list of those supported by Google Wallet in the US.

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