Google Pay has introduced several updates aimed at improving the online shopping experience on Chrome and Android, including introducing support for biometric payment authorization.
Users can now see their credit card benefits directly during the checkout process, helping them choose the best card based on perks like cash back or travel points. The feature is currently available for American Express and Capital One cards, and provides details such as “1.5% cash back on purchases” or “3x points on flights” when selecting a payment method on the Chrome desktop browser.
In a blog post announcing the updates, Google noted that it can often be difficult to keep track of which credit cards offer certain perks. By putting that information into Google Pay and letting it notify the user, Google aims to make the decision of which card to use and when much easier.
Google Pay has also expanded its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) options by integrating with third-party providers Affirm and Zip, allowing users to split their payments into instalments on more websites, and offering greater flexibility for larger purchases.
Perhaps most importantly, Google Pay has simplified the process of verifying card details. Instead of typing in security codes, Chrome and Android users can now use biometric methods like fingerprints or facial recognition, or their screen lock PIN, to confirm their card details.
The introduction of biometric authentication is done with the aim of enhancing security by using the same authentication methods employed to unlock Android devices, and allows users to set their devices to require unlocking before displaying card details.
The updates aim to make Google Pay more convenient and secure, enhancing its competitiveness against other payment methods integrated into retailer systems.
Source: Android Central
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May 23, 2024 — by Ali Nassar-Smith
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