14 DAY TRIAL // Google has announced new improvements for Google Pay that essentially make the process of completing a payment in the browser more convenient.
Specifically, beginning with this update, users of Google Chrome can rely on Google Pay for making a payment by having the information stored in the Google Account filed in automatically.
Synchronization of other information, like bookmarks and history, isn’t needed, as this feature concerns only Google Pay information stored in the Google account.
Needless to say, you must be signed in to your Google account to use this feature, and you still need to enter your card’s CVC code to complete a transaction. When the payment is processed, you should receive a confirmation email from Google Pay with all the necessary details.
“When you’re signed into Chrome on your laptop, you’ll be able to use payment methods previously saved to your Google Account to fill in checkout forms. And you can use this feature without having to turn on Chrome sync. You'll also be able to use the payment info you’ve saved in your Google Account across your devices in Chrome where you’re signed in, and wherever Google Pay is accepted,” Google says.
New banks in Google Pay
You can manage your cards added to the Google account right from Google account > Payment & subscriptions > Payment methods.
“Using this new feature doesn’t turn on Chrome sync. And of course, if you prefer to save your payment methods only locally on your device, you can still do that,” Google explains.
Additionally, Google has also expanded Google Pay to a series of new banks in the United States, as noted in the official support doc. The new banks include Republic Bank of Chicago, Priority Bank, MidAmerica National Bank, First Bank Hampton, and State Bank of Waterloo.
There’s still no word on support for other regions in Europe.