

Cardless ATM has been introduced by many banks, but with Google Pay, carrying your credit cards around will also no longer be necessary.

Users will be able to store credit cards and make payments with a simple tap of the phone or their watch. But now, it’s finally here, and it makes payments even easier than scanning a QR code. For years, the app has been widely used except in Thailand because, y’know, it’s Thailand. The Google Pay app was launched back in Septemthat allows users to pay using Android devices, whether it’s their phone, watch, or tablet. Image credit: Clay Banks/Unsplash Google Pay and Wallet launches in Thailand Now, Google Pay is levelling up mobile contactless payments by putting everything in just one app, and while apps like these are commonplace outside of Thailand, the Android app just launched recently much to the delight of residents and Android users… and to the chagrin of Apple users. PromptPay and mobile banking has now become an integral part of our lives. The pandemic instilled a fear of cash in everyone, and while contactless payment options were widely available in other countries, Thailand only saw it boom during Covid. The Android apps were launched with Bangkok Bank and KTC as its first partners. *Please refer to Visa/ Mastercard webpage for the latest list of Visa payWave/ Mastercard contactless payment merchants.PromptPay and other cashless options rose in popularity due to the pandemic, and now Google Pay and Wallet has jumped into the fray. For some of the transactions, your device might prompt you to unlock your device for added security. You can use Google Pay within participating apps. If you want to pay with another card, you can go to the Google Pay app and click onto the selected card before your tap your device to the contactless terminal. Payment will be made from the default card.

