Traveling through airports just got a whole lot easier with the latest update from Google Wallet. No longer will you have to fumble through your pockets or purse to find your physical passport as Google Wallet now allows you to carry a digital copy of your US passport. This digital passport can be used at Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) checkpoints, making your airport experience smoother and more convenient.
To add your US passport to Google Wallet, simply follow these steps:
- Download the Google Wallet app and log into your account or create one if you don’t have it yet.
- Select the option to “create an ID pass with your US passport” and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Take a video selfie to verify your identity and scan the security chip in your passport.
- Google will confirm your identity, and you’re all set to use your digital passport.
It’s important to note that not all airports currently accept digital forms of identification. At present, there are 27 states (and Puerto Rico) with at least one airport that recognizes digital IDs. You can check Google Wallet to see which states and airports accept digital identification.
The use of digital passports in digital wallets like Google Wallet has been gaining momentum in recent months. States such as Arizona have recently started accepting digital IDs, including driver’s licenses and state IDs, in both Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. This shift towards digital identification offers a more efficient and modern approach to traveling through airports.
With the ease and convenience of a digital passport at your fingertips, navigating through airport security just became a whole lot simpler. Embrace the future of identification with Google Wallet and enjoy a hassle-free travel experience.
