Google Wallet is turning into a private identity vault, letting users verify who they are online without exposing personal data. The update adds privacy‑focused age checks that confirm eligibility without revealing name, address, or birthdate. Expansion of Digital ID support to select EU nations follows rollouts in Brazil, India, Singapore, and Taiwan.

At Money20/20 Europe, Google unveiled Google Pay Direct Checkout, which pulls saved payment methods from Wallet straight into merchant checkout pages. Partner integrations with Airwallex and Adyen aim to eliminate the need to switch screens or manually type card numbers. The feature promises a smoother flow for shoppers across participating sites.

Behind the scenes, Google upgraded authentication to speed up transactions while keeping security tight. By bundling identity verification and payment in one app, the company bets that trust will become as crucial as speed for e‑commerce. Retailers, banks, and governments must adopt the standards for the digital ID to gain real traction.