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Google to close US version of standalone Google Pay app (Representational)
New Delhi:
Google will discontinue Google Pay in the United States in a strategic move to streamline its payment services and shift its focus toward improving Google Wallet. On Thursday, the technology giant, in its Blogannounced that Americans can use the payment app until June 4 and then transfer the Google Pay balance to their bank accounts.
After June 4, Google will shut down the US version of the standalone Google Pay app. The blog also reported that after June 4, users will still be able to make payments through Google Wallet, which is used five times more than the app in the country.
“To simplify the app experience, the US version of the standalone Google Pay app will no longer be available for use starting June 4, 2024. You can continue to access the most popular features (tap to pay in stores and manage payment methods) directly. of Google Wallet, which is used five times more than the Google Pay application in the US,” the blog reads.
The company added that they want this transition to be as smooth as possible.
In addition, it reported that this transformation will not affect Google Pay users in India and Singapore.
It said: “We want to help make this transition as smooth as possible. Anywhere you normally use Google Pay, from shopping online to tapping and paying in stores, remains the same. And for the millions of people who use the Google Pay app in India and Singapore, nothing will change as we continue to work to meet the unique needs of those countries.”
It stated that even after the closure of the US version of the Google Pay application, users can witness fund transactions through the official payment services website.
“You can use the US version of the Google Pay app until June 4, 2024 to view and transfer your Google Pay balance to your bank account. “You can continue to view and transfer your funds to your bank account after June 4, 2024 from the Google Pay website,” the blog added.
However, no user will be able to send, request, or receive payments through the US version of the Google Pay app. The blog concluded by saying: “Starting June 4, 2024, you will no longer be able to send, request, or receive money from other people through the US version of the Google Pay app.”