Google Wallet has moved well beyond storing credit cards. According to a ZDNET review, the app added several major features in 2026, including package tracking that pulls shipping info from Gmail, a TSA PreCheck Touchless ID integration at 65 airports, and a child allowance system that lets parents send money to a kid's phone for tap-to-pay purchases. The review also notes that the app is reportedly coming to iOS soon, citing Android Authority.
Other additions include digital driver's licenses and state IDs in 11 states, with more states like North Carolina expected by spring 2027. The digital ID can be used for age verification at retailers and in select apps, but the review stresses it is not a full replacement for a physical card. A September update also added NFC transfer of physical transit cards, including their balances, into Wallet—previously this required manual entry.
The review highlights these as the author's personal favorites, but they collectively show Google positioning Wallet as a broader everyday tool rather than just a payment method. The TSA partnership and transit card transfer are notable for their convenience, while the allowance feature targets families. No competing digital wallet offers all of these in one place, according to the source.