Google Wallet more secure than ever, but this extra layer is causing annoyance among its users. This is one more step that users of this tool must take if they want to successfully process their transactions. Apparently the problem lies in Europe, considering that the show premiered in the United States and did not raise criticism.
Security is a fundamental piece for Google, especially in Europe where technology companies must operate with certain rigidity when it comes to protecting data. Let's learn more details about this implementation, what it has generated in public opinion and what it is about.
Google will require verification for Google Wallet payments
When making a transaction with Google Wallet, users only had to log in once and this activation was enough to make payments and transactions. With this update, the tool will force users to confirm their identification again to process charges on their credit or debit card. This has been reported by Google in an important notice as shown below:
This extra and "repetitive" step is what has generated annoyance among European users who see it as "unnecessary" to re-enter credentials to process payments. Considering that have already been validated when entering the platform. Even before, validation did not have to be done for small amounts.
For example, In Spain the minimum to not have to identify yourself again was 50 euros, now the amount will not matter and verification is a mandatory step. However, this step has an exception and that is, if a minute has not passed between the login and the transaction, the system will not request verification, otherwise it will.
Among the identification methods that Google Wallet allows are: screens pattern, password, PIN code, iris scan, 3D face unlock and fingerprint. Regarding 2D face unlock methods and Smart Unlock systems, they will not be allowed for this identification.
This update was initially released in the United States and has now spread to Europe, where the disagreement has been tremendous. We don't think Google will roll back this functionality in the region, but it's likely that it will do something to address the criticism. From a security point of view, it is beneficial because it adds a new layer of protection to money transactions. As a Google Wallet user, what do you think of this new feature?