Mastercard has announced that cardholders in Pakistan can now add their Mastercard cards to Google Wallet for secure and convenient contactless payments. The move marks the first launch of a global mobile wallet in the country, which will strengthen its digital ecosystem and drive the ongoing shift away from cash.
Google Wallet provides consumers with a fast and seamless way to make in-store, in-app and online purchases. It also allows them to easily manage their payment cards as well as various digital credentials, such as tickets, boarding passes and loyalty cards, through Google Wallet, offering a centralized and user-friendly experience.
Google Wallet transactions are powered by Mastercard’s advanced tokenization technology, which reduces the risk of fraud by replacing the real card number with a digital token, ensuring that every transaction is protected.
“Pakistan’s digital payments landscape is evolving rapidly, and with more people embracing digital transactions, Google Wallet provides a secure, seamless, and efficient way to make payments, shop, and travel. More importantly, this launch will go a long way in supporting financial inclusion in Pakistan and unlock economic opportunities for all. This milestone further cements Google’s unwavering commitment to Pakistan, reinforcing our belief in its digital future and potential,” said Farhan Qureshi, Country Director for Google Pakistan.
“At Mastercard, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of collaborations and technology to advance Pakistan’s digital transformation. Tokenization has revolutionized how we protect sensitive payment details, creating a consistent experience across devices, browsers, and operating systems – adding value for people, merchants, issuers and economies. The launch of Google Wallet will fuel the digital economy and connect more communities to innovative, convenient and secure contactless payment solutions in line with the National Financial Inclusion Strategy,” said Arslan Khan, country manager, Pakistan, Mastercard.
To set up Google Wallet, Mastercard cardholders can download the Google Wallet app from the Google Play store and follow the instructions. Once their Mastercard credit card is added, they can use it at a variety of merchants- including all stores that accept contactless payments. Simply unlock your phone, hold it to the payment terminal and you’re done.
