Google Wallet adds Aadhaar verifiable credentials support in India
The Facts
- Google Wallet now supports Aadhaar verifiable credentials for users in India.
- The Aadhaar credential feature in Google Wallet is being offered through a partnership between Google and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
- The feature lets users store Aadhaar credentials on their phones and use them for identity verification instead of relying only on a physical document.
- Google says the system includes privacy-focused controls such as selective disclosure, so only necessary details are shared during verification.
- Google has launched the Aadhaar credential feature with selected partner use cases, including PVR INOX, BharatMatrimony and Atlys.
- The rollout is part of a broader Google Wallet digital ID expansion that also includes passport-based ID passes in Singapore, Taiwan and Brazil.
- Use of the Aadhaar credential in Google Wallet is still limited to supported services and partners rather than all situations where Aadhaar may be requested.
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What can people do with Aadhaar in Google Wallet?
Users can save Aadhaar verifiable credentials on their Android phones and use them for supported identity checks, such as proving age or confirming identity with participating services mint,Zee News,NDTV Gadgets 360.
Does this replace the physical Aadhaar card everywhere?
No. Multiple reports say the Wallet version is for supported digital verification use cases, and one guide explicitly notes that it does not replace the physical Aadhaar card MoneyControl,India Today,ETV Bharat News.
Where is the feature being used first?
Google's initial partners include PVR INOX, BharatMatrimony and Atlys, with some reports also saying support is planned for MyGate and Snabbit NewsBytes,LatestLY,Silicon India.
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