Google may soon be saying goodbye to the physical Google Wallet card

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http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/xvl6VI5pv9z9.g2c0O8lug--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3NfbGVnbztmaT1maWxsO2g9ODY7cT03NTt3PT EzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/digital_trends_973/51f5397df817e369bf190a1b465be992 (http://news.yahoo.com/keep-scissors-close-google-may-212545462.html)Before Android Pay, there was Google Wallet. And during Wallet’s reign over NFC-powered payments, Google offered a physical card to use as rechargeable debit card. As Wallet has shifted roles, however, it looks like the search giant may get rid of the physical card connected with-it. Google Wallet users-can request a Wallet Card-from the-app, and after it’s delivered and-activated, it can be used to-make cash withdrawals at ATMs or banks, or to make purchases at locations that accept MasterCard Debit in the U.S. The Google Wallet app has a “Wallet Card & Balance” section, where you can view your card’s balance, lock the card, or cancel it. Related: -Google Wallet now lets you text money to your contacts If you have never heard of, or seen, this card before, that’s likely why it’s-going away. It never really seemed to pick up much traction. And the folks at Android Police have now-found text in an APK for an upcoming Google Wallet update that says the physical card will be defunct after June 30. “As of June 30, Google Wallet will no longer support the Wallet Card,” according to the text. “You’ll still be able to use Google Wallet to send and receive money and we’re working to make those features better than ever. If you have money in your Wallet Balance, you can keep it in Wallet or cash out anytime.” The text further says that you will still be able to activate your card and add money to your Wallet Balance until May 1. Do note that this would only-affect the physical Wallet Card, not your Google Wallet account. Google Wallet is still alive and well, and in fact it’s now the search giant’s primary tool-for peer-to-peer payments, competing with apps like Venmo, Square Cash, and PayPal. Related:- Everything you need to know about Android Pay The news will be disappointing to those who enjoy using the card when the app isn’t-available to use, whether through their device’s lack of NFC, or-if their bank doesn’t support Android Pay yet. We don’t know the exact reason why the physical card could-be terminated.-A spokesperson for Google says the company doesn’t “comment on rumors.” Also watch: Apple iPhone 6S Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Please enable Javascript to watch this video



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