What to know

  • Google Wallet is adding nearby pass notifications that alert you when a relevant pass is available for use.
  • Google Pay is getting a redesigned payment sheet with improved visuals and functionality.
  • These updates were announced at Google I/O 2025 as part of Google's ongoing efforts to enhance its digital payment ecosystem.

Google has announced significant updates to its payment apps at this year's I/O developer conference. The company is rolling out new features for both Google Wallet and Google Pay that aim to make digital payments more convenient and user-friendly.

Google Wallet will soon offer nearby pass notifications. This feature will alert you when you're in a location where a pass stored in your Wallet could be used. For example, if you're at a movie theater, you'll get a notification reminding you about your ticket stored in Google Wallet.

This contextual awareness extends to other scenarios as well. When you arrive at an airport, the feature will notify you about your boarding pass. Similarly, when you're near a store where you have a loyalty card, you'll receive a timely reminder.

The company says this feature uses a combination of location data and machine learning to determine when notifications would be most helpful, while still respecting user privacy.

On the Google Pay front, the payment sheet is getting a complete redesign. The payment sheet is what appears when you're about to complete a transaction using Google Pay. The new design features a cleaner layout with improved visuals that make it easier to select your preferred payment method.

The redesigned sheet also includes enhanced functionality. You can now more easily switch between saved cards, view transaction details, and confirm payments with fewer taps. Google has also improved the authentication process, making it more seamless while maintaining security.

These updates reflect Google's continued investment in its digital payment ecosystem. The company faces stiff competition from Apple Pay and other payment platforms, and these new features appear designed to make Google's offerings more attractive to users.

Google says both features will roll out gradually over the coming weeks. The nearby pass notifications will first be available in the US, with international expansion planned for later this year. The redesigned Google Pay sheet will be available globally for all users.

Developers interested in implementing these features in their apps can find documentation and resources on Google's developer portal starting today.

Via: 9to5google.com