Google Wallet, through its partnership with Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has now enabled Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials in India. This move has been enabled to help users move in from physical wallets, or having to dig through wallets for physical IDs. “Digital IDs are a convenient and helpful tool to help prove who you are without needing to dig through a physical wallet, and we’re continuing to expand access globally,” said Google Wallet on the latest development.
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“For these credentials to be truly useful, they need to be secure, private and effective across both physical and digital spaces. That’s why we focus on building digital IDs based on global standards with advanced privacy features like selective disclosure, where only the relevant details of a person’s ID are shared when required, ensuring everyone has a safe way to manage their identity,” added the company on its official blog.
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How to Add Aadhaar Details on Google Wallet
Those who wish to update their Aadhaar credentials on Google Wallet need to take the followings steps:
- Download the new Aadhaar app.
- Authenticate Aadhaar with Face ID.
- Click on add to Wallet.
- Google Wallet will verify with UIDAI.
- Instant activation once approved.
The current set of partners who are supporting this latest Google Wallet update in a bid to ensure secure and seamless identity verification are as follows:
- PVR INOX: Enables users to quickly verify their age for movie access while unlocking rewards.
- BharatMatrimony: Supports confident matchmaking through verified ‘Prime’ profiles.
- Atlys: Allows secure auto-fill of international visa applications with a single tap.
- Mygate: Expected to enable secure verification of delivery and service staff entering residential communities.
- Snabbit: Aims to build trust in the gig economy through seamless verification of service providers.
