Google Wallet has rolled out a new update that began deploying in October 2026, bringing increased passport recognition and an in-application notification inbox. The update was added in an effort to have Google Wallet outdo Apple Wallet.
If you have received the feature, the notification feed is easy to find. Look for a bell icon next to your profile icon in the top-right of the app. Clicking it opens the notification feed, which will be blank with a bell in the middle if you have no alerts. Otherwise, your notifications are listed there. Remember, the feed is still being rolled out, so you might not see it yet.
The page aggregates notifications about updates to saved cards and passes, including traveling information such as gate changes on boarding passes, loyalty and gift cards like point balance updates, incoming offers, and more.
To manage notifications, tap your profile picture, head to Wallet settings > Manage Wallet Notifications, and choose your preferences. You can also go to Settings > Apps > Google Wallet and select Notifications to turn all notifications off, or Permissions to deny Google Wallet from using your location.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing