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Google Wallet adds 'Verification settings' to balance security and convenience

Users can choose whether to add verification for transit payments.

The new addition, as spotted by 9to5 Google, lets users decide whether or not verification is required, specifically when paying for a transit ticket. (Image credit: Phone Arena)If a user already has a transit pass stored in Wallet, the toggle will be switched on by default. As it says underneath the toggle: “You’ll still verify for all other payments with this card.” This means that even if you disable the setting, it won’t allow someone to swipe your phone and go wild with your credit card.

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