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Google Wallet is making contactless payments more secure but more annoying

Google Wallet will require you to unlock your device for all contactless payments in some regions.

Google Wallet previously allowed users to make contactless payments in small amounts without unlocking their device, though the exact terms varied by region. "Coming soon, your credit and debit card won't be charged for retail payments unless you've recently used a verification method, like your fingerprint or PIN," the notice reads. However, people in regions where device unlocks were not always required are finding they now need to authenticate each contactless payment in Google Wallet, no matter the transaction size.

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