Google Pay has undergone a significant revamp aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for users. The update includes the elimination of CVV codes in favor of biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint or face scan, making checkout smoother and more secure. Users leveraging autofill on Chrome or Android now have the option to automatically fill in their card details, streamlining the checkout process and reducing the need for manual input.
Moreover, Google has expanded its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) feature, initially piloted with providers Affirm and Zip, to more merchant sites and Android apps across the US. This allows shoppers to conveniently access BNPL options during checkout, either by linking existing accounts or signing up with a provider on the spot. Additionally, American Express and Capital One cardholders using Chrome desktop will now have visibility into select card benefits within the autofill drop-down, simplifying the selection process. Google aims to further expand this feature to encompass more cards in the future, promising continued improvements to the Google Pay experience.
