Before Google Wallet came along, Apple created the PKPASS format in its digital wallet as an easy way to add any type of card. Shift, PKPASS files have become a kind of standard For boarding passes (and COVID passports), those with Android phones will be disappointed, as there’s no pre-installed app to open them: you have to use Google Play.

Now, Google Wallet finally allows us to import PKPASS filesIn a way, giving up the effort of betting in an extremely simple and therefore different way is actually not very practical for those who issue the cards or add them to their mobile phones.

Google surrenders to Apple’s PKPASS

Google Wallet is starting to offer its users the following opportunity: Import PKPASS files from Apple To add to portfolio. It’s one of Google Wallet’s most requested features, and it arrives just in time for the summer holidays.

A PKPASS file is nothing more than a ZIP. Everything you need to create a ticket or loyalty card (images, JSON files, etc.). This is a standard created by Apple and is not an open standard, but over time it has become a de facto standard because there aren’t many other ways to do the same thing.

Google chose a different route with Google Wallet. Google Wallet Passes are not files, but developers must use the appropriate API and users are presented with a link (usually accompanied by an Add to Google Wallet button) that can be embedded in a website, app, email, SMS, or similar. It’s more complicated than it needs to be, many services still offer to create a PKPASS file with our loyalty/ride/other card but don’t offer a link to add it to Google Wallet.

Now we finally have good news about this. You won’t need to install any additional applications: Google Wallet can open PKPASS files Generally. So, if you tap on something that arrived via mail, for example, you will be offered to open it with Google Wallet.

Transferring to Google Wallet is very simple and only requires you to click To continuereview the data and finally press To add. Passes added via the PKPASS file may not behave the same as passes added via Google Wallet; Therefore, if a service offers you both options, it is still recommended that you use their option. For example, cards are added privately and therefore cannot be shared with others or used to personalize Google services.

Otherwise, with this simple operation Your pass or boarding pass from your Google Wallet pass listalong with all the information associated with it, including its logo, name and possible QR or barcode. Come on, it’s just like an iPhone wallet, but on Android. It was time.

via | Mishaal Rahman

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