UPDATE: No Full Google Wallet for Pakistan, Egypt Yet, Developer Notes Suggest Limited Launch
Incredible news for Egyptians. It appears that Google Wallet, is finally poised to launch in Egypt very soon.
This good news comes from Google developers release notes, which include Egypt in a list of countries slated to receive Google Wallet support soon.
Although Google has not officially confirmed the launch, these details strongly suggest that the service will be available shortly.
As the screenshot shows, this shows to be a wider rollout including several other countries such as Bermuda, Cambodia, Egypt, El Salvador, Venezuela and many others.
Google Wallet is a digital wallet that allows users to store payment cards, loyalty cards, boarding passes, tickets and more on their Android devices.
Benefits for Egyptians:
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Secure Payments within GW:
Google Wallet will allow users to make contactless payments with their digital wallet, reduce the need to carry physical cards. This is not only more convenient but also more secure, as transactions are encrypted and protected by device security features.
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Financial Inclusion:
Google Wallet can help bring more people into the formal financial system. This is particularly important in a country like Egypt, where a significant portion of the population is unbanked.
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Traveling:
Google Wallet’s ability to store boarding passes and tickets can make travel and event attendance more seamless. Users can simply scan their digital passes at checkpoints, reducing the need for paper documents.
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Other Programs:
The ability to store loyalty cards in Google Wallet can help users keep track of their rewards and discounts, encouraging them to engage with businesses more frequently.
Countries other than Egypt that can expect Google Wallet launch include Pakistan, Venezuela, Bermuda, Cambodia, El Salvador, Guernsey, Kosovo, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Tajikistan, Dominican Republic, Monaco, and Peru.
