After its initial rollout in two countries, Google Wallet for Android now supports three more passport IDs.
This allows you to add your passport as a digital ID. Support first launched for US passports before expanded to the UK last year.
Now we see the possibility to add passports of Brazil, Singapore and Taiwan. Tap the “plus” FAB (floating action button) and then the ID to start the process. Under “ID”, select your passport.
This three-step process involves taking a picture of the information page of your passport. You then scan the security chip embedded in the back cover of your passport with your phone’s NFC chip. Finally, you send a short selfie video to confirm you’re a real person.
- Place your passport on a flat surface.
- Open the front cover, back cover or photo page of your passport.
- To scan, make sure NFC is enabled and remove the phone case.
- Gently slide the back of your phone inside the front cover, back cover or photo page of your passport to locate the chip.
You can only add one ID to your Google Account. Passport can be removed from Google Wallet using the phone app or online at myaccount.google.com.
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