Google Pay debuts features for security, conveniences, ‘smart spending tools’

Google (GOOG,GOOGL) is adding a feature that allow users to see shopping rewards and savings options saved credit cards as you check out using Google Pay. According to Shonan Shah, Group Product Manager, Google Pay: “Shoppers tell us the three things they care about most when checking out online are security, convenience and access to smart spending tools… we’re introducing three new Google Pay features that tick those boxes, giving you a safer and more helpful checkout experience.Easily see your card benefits Many credit cards offer shopping rewards and savings…Google Pay will show your card benefits at checkout to make that decision much easier. Starting on Wednesday, American Express (AXP), and Capital One (COF) cardholders checking out on Chrome desktop will see select benefits for specific cards in the autofill drop-down, helping you pick the card that’ll get you the most value. We plan to expand this to more cards in the future….Buy now, pay later” is becoming an increasingly popular payment option. Earlier in 2024 the company “started piloting a way to show buy now, pay later options, including Affirm (AFRM) and Zip – when checking out online with Google Pay…Buy now, pay later” is becoming an increasingly popular payment option. Other publicly traded companies in the space Masterpass – Mastercard (MA), Apple Pay (AAPL) and Coinbase Wallet (COIN).