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Tom's Guide
9 hours ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Google Wallet's removing linked PayPal accounts next week — what you need to know
U.S. Android users will soon see Google Wallet complete its removal of PayPal support by deleting all users' linked accounts. Google stopped users from linking new PayPal accounts to Google Wallet back in April, but users who had previously linked an account have been able to continue using it. Unfortunately, Google's support page (via Android Authority) indicates that it will be ending this support from June 13, 2025. As such, any linked accounts will be automatically deleted from the Google Wallet app. Google recommends that users have at least one card added to their account to make sure that they can continue to pay for goods and services. Also, users who have subscriptions set up with Google Wallet and their linked PayPal account will need to update the payment method as soon as possible. If they don't, then it is possible that you'll lose access to whatever app or service you're using. However, it should be noted that you can still use PayPal-branded bank cards on the Google Wallet app. There are two kinds of these: the first are debit Mastercards that are linked to your PayPal balance account. Alternatively, there's the PayPal credit card, which is issued by Bank of America. It's certainly disappointing that Google Wallet users are losing direct access to their PayPal accounts, a feature that has been part of Google's payment services since 2017. But on the bright side, PayPal recently announced that it will be launching a digital wallet app for iOS and Android in the coming weeks. For the time being, we will have to wait and see what the future of PayPal payment is on some of the best Android phones.. Hopefully, users will soon have other means to use their PayPal account on their devices, but whatever happens, we will keep you updated on all the changes as soon as we hear of them. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Engadget
11 hours ago
- Business
- Engadget
Google Wallet's PayPal integration is ending this June
You can no longer use Google Wallet to pay with your PayPal account in the US. As Android Authority has reported, Google has updated the Wallet Help page to state that the integration will be ending on June 13. Your linked PayPal account can no longer be used to pay for anything, and it will automatically be deleted from the digital wallet application. To be able to continue paying online with the app, including recurring payments for subscriptions, you'd have to add at least one card if you haven't yet. While it's no longer possible to link a PayPal account to Wallet, it'll still work as intended if you attach a PayPal-branded debit card to the app, which will also let you spend your Paypal balance. It's just the account integration itself that will no longer work. That said, the change seems to only affect users in the US. In Germany, where the option to link PayPal accounts to Wallet is also available, PayPal will continue supporting the integration. Google Wallet lets you store cards for payment online and for tap-to-pay services, as well as documents that include digital passports, state IDs, driver's licenses, virtual car keys and flight information. Last year, Google shut down its standalone Pay app in favor of Wallet in order to simplify its payment options.
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Google Wallet to Drop PayPal Support in the US Starting June 13
Google Wallet users in the United States will soon lose the ability to pay with PayPal. Starting June 13, 2025, Google will officially end support for PayPal as a linked payment option within its Wallet app, marking the end of an integration that's been in place since 2017. The update was quietly confirmed through a Google Help Center page, as spotted by Android Authority. As of April 11, 2025, users can no longer add new PayPal accounts to Google Wallet. Any existing PayPal accounts linked to Wallet will be automatically removed on June 13. For users who've relied on PayPal as a convenient way to manage payments through Google Wallet, this change will require a bit of housekeeping. Google is advising affected users to manually add another form of payment—such as a credit card, debit card, or bank account—to continue using Wallet services smoothly. Recurring payments that were set up using a PayPal-linked Google Wallet account will also be disrupted. Google recommends updating payment details directly on the respective merchant websites to avoid service interruptions. Additionally, PayPal transaction history will no longer be viewable within Google Wallet, so users will need to log in to the PayPal app or website for account activity. However, there's a small exception. If you use a PayPal-branded debit card, you're in the clear—these cards will still be accepted through Google Wallet even after the cutoff date. The shift seems to be part of broader changes on both ends. Google says it's focused on offering more streamlined and rewarding payment options, while PayPal continues to evolve its own platform. In fact, PayPal is rolling out new features, such as tap-to-pay functionality for iPhones in Germany and group money pooling tools, reinforcing its commitment to flexibility and innovation in the digital payments space. For now, users in Germany will retain the PayPal integration with Google Wallet. There's no official word yet from PayPal regarding the discontinuation in the U.S., but affected users should expect further communication directly from the company. As the digital wallet landscape continues to shift, users are encouraged to review their payment settings to ensure uninterrupted service.
Arabian Post
20 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Google Wallet to Sever PayPal Links in US from June 13
Google Wallet users in the United States will no longer be able to use PayPal as a linked payment method starting 13 June 2025. The digital wallet platform will automatically remove all connected PayPal accounts, marking the end of a partnership that began in 2017. This change follows Google's earlier decision on 11 April to halt the addition of new PayPal accounts to Wallet. The discontinuation affects only U.S. users; PayPal integration with Google Wallet will remain functional in Germany. Users who previously relied on PayPal for transactions via Google Wallet will need to manually add alternative payment methods, such as credit cards, debit cards, or bank accounts, to continue using the service. While PayPal-branded debit cards will still be accepted, recurring payments set up through PayPal must be updated directly on the merchants' websites. Additionally, PayPal transaction history will no longer be accessible through Google Wallet and must be viewed on PayPal's platform. Neither Google nor PayPal has provided a specific reason for ending the integration in the U.S. However, PayPal has been enhancing its own app with features like tap-to-pay on iPhones in Germany and group payment options, indicating a possible shift towards promoting its native platform for contactless payments.
Toronto Star
a day ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
It's time to tap out of ‘legacy fares': Sunday is the last day to use TTC tokens, tickets and day passes
Time to gather all your leftover TTC tokens, tickets and day passes — Sunday is the last day you can use them to ride local transit. After decades of service, the 'legacy fares' will no longer be accepted on the TTC after June 1. TTC will then begin exclusively accepting commuters' fares with a physical or digital Presto card, Presto ticket, cash and debit or credit card — including those stored in an Apple or Google Wallet. The transition away from tokens, tickets and day passes comes after the TTC delayed the contentious change, extending the deadline to use the fares by five months — from Dec. 31 to June 1. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'Our customers bought this in good faith,' TTC chair Jamaal Myers said at a December board meeting. 'They paid money for it … I think it's only fair and reasonable just to give customers the opportunity to spend the tickets that they paid for.' Gta TTC tickets and tokens will soon be history. Here's what they can tell us about the city's past After 70 years, the transit agency is retiring tickets and the dime-sized slugs as payment for fare. Gta TTC tickets and tokens will soon be history. Here's what they can tell us about the city's past After 70 years, the transit agency is retiring tickets and the dime-sized slugs as payment for fare. The TTC stopped selling the older fares at subway stations in 2019, as the number of customers using them declined. Less than one per cent of riders pay using tokens and tickets, the transit agency said. 'It's clear that most riders have embraced Presto tap-and-ride,' Myers said in an October news release. Here's what you need to know about the change. How can I pay my fare? As a result of this change, the TTC is shifting to exclusively modern fare payments. Riders can still use cash to pay for their fares in station boxes, or on buses and streetcars. Those paying with cash must get a paper transfer from the bus operator or machines on a streetcar and in a subway station for proof of payment. Toronto transit riders can also tap their debit or credit card, including those in their mobile wallet, on a PRESTO reader on a TTC vehicle or a fare gate to pay for their rides. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Less than one per cent of riders pay using tokens and tickets, the transit agency said. Andrew Francis Wallace/ Toronto Star file photo Presto cards and tickets are another way to pay a fare, with cards costing $4.00 at TTC stations or all Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaws locations. Digital Presto cards can be loaded onto a mobile wallet for free. Complimentary Presto cards are available at select Toronto Public Library branches while supplies last. The cards are set to automatically deduct an adult fare. However, youths, post-secondary students and seniors can set their cards to deduct a specific fare by going to a Shoppers Drug Mart location or TTC's customer service centre and providing government-issued photo identification. When was it decided that the TTC would stop accepting 'legacy fares'? In September, the TTC board endorsed the Fare Compliance Action Plan, tabled in July, which included the recommendation to phase out the use of its 'legacy fares' at the end of 2024. Gta TTC tickets, tokens and day passes get reprieve: Controversial phaseout delayed until June Many riders were surprised by the transit commission's announcement in October that it intended to discontinue the fares as of Jan. 1. Gta TTC tickets, tokens and day passes get reprieve: Controversial phaseout delayed until June Many riders were surprised by the transit commission's announcement in October that it intended to discontinue the fares as of Jan. 1. After customers brought forth compl aints about the abrupt change, the board voted to give customers a reprieve to use any remaining TTC tickets, tokens or day passes they may have, from Dec 31 to June 1. Following the TTC stopping its sales of the older fares at subway stations in 2019, the transit agency said, third-party retailers also stopped selling TTC tickets in July 2022 and TTC tokens in March 2023. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW In 2015, the transit agency first announced it would start phasing out tickets and tokens to make way for the Presto card. At the time, the TTC said sales would cease in 2016 and said they would no accept tickets and tokens as fare past mid-2017. Can I get a refund for my unused fares? No refunds, exchange or credit from any unused TTC tickets, tokens or day passes will be available after they are discontinued. Riders also won't be able to transfer the value of old fares to Presto cards, since the two are separate payment systems. With files from Patty Winsa
