Google has premiered the first version of its Google Wallet app, officially kicking off the mobile phone payment system it first announced earlier this year. Google also announced that Visa, Discover and American Express have made the first move toward getting on board with Google Wallet. MasterCard is already a partner. Google Wallet uses near field communications technology to allow consumers to make payments by swiping their phones on a checkout device at participating retailers.
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Google Wallet Opens for Business
Posted by: Richard Adhikari September 20, 2011 12:07 PMGoogle has premiered the first version of its Google Wallet app, officially kicking off the mobile phone payment system it first announced earlier this year. Google also announced that Visa, Discover and American Express have made the first move toward getting on board with Google Wallet. MasterCard is already a partner. Google Wallet uses near field communications technology to allow consumers to make payments by swiping their phones on a checkout device at participating retailers.