anyone actually use google wallet?

[jdiddy_ub]

so im thinking about installing it and linking it to my citi card...does even use it? is it really more convenient? do a lot of places you go to in your everyday life accept it?

 

[Esteway.619]

I use it at 7-11 a lot. I'm on Verizon by the way.

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[jdiddy_ub]

I use it at 7-11 a lot. I'm on Verizon by the way.

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apparently i already have google wallet enabled online...my card is linked to my gmail for apps in the playstore...i guess i just need to log in...but im not sure i want to do that if its not useable at a lot of stores...and i dont want to stand there like a moron tapping my phone on a pay device and it not doing anything lol

if these paypass locations are really prevalent then it would be awesome thing to have...if its hit or miss, then theres no point

 

[Jubakuba]

Try it?

What's the loss here, I don't get it?

But for me, yes, it is hit and miss.
I think it's due to lack of a decent pay pass here.
Our 7-11 works for me...usually.
Everywhere else it practically never does.

 

[jdiddy_ub]

Try it?

What's the loss here, I don't get it?

But for me, yes, it is hit and miss.
I think it's due to lack of a decent pay pass here.
Our 7-11 works for me...usually.
Everywhere else it practically never does.

the loss:

1. a lot of people are getting locked out of google wallet after flashing new roms (i read that resetting the app prior to flashing something is needed)

id whether not risk it right now and wait until google wallet takes off in case i got locked out..then ill be mad when i cant use it when i actually want to

2. security reasons...i dont need my CC info stored on an extra app if im not even going to use it

 

[lazaro17]

I flash cm9 nightlies all the time and use wallet almost everyday. I don't get locked out. But i am only wiping cache and dalvik cache. If you are doing a full wipe between roms then it is advised to go into your google wallet app and de-provision your wallet so that you don't risk getting the secure element lockout. Also nandroid backups are always recommended. People got locked out a few weeks ago too because of a wallet security flaw they needed to patch so provisioning of new cards was disabled.

Security isn't a worry here especially if you're using a prepaid card. Everything requires your pin and also if you link it to a prepaid card the only thing at risk would be whatever small amount of prepaid money you have on there. If you had a remote wipe application you'd even be able to wipe your phone before anyone even attempted to guess your pin. Also let's not forget a quick call to the money network could disable your wallet just like you would with a traditional credit card.



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[Addictedtothegreenguy]

For Google wallet do you have to have a citi credit card or can it be a debit card as well

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[lazaro17]

For Google wallet do you have to have a citi credit card or can it be a debit card as well

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No you can also use a wallet prepaid card. You can put however much money you want on it and fill it up whenever it runs low. It'll process just like a credit card.

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[DreamcastDC]

I use google wallet often at 711.

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[infrared90]

I use it for small purchases at places like CVS, Duane Reade, 7-11. Always gets a cool reaction from cashiers.

 

[crowmallet]

the pop machines at my school (ohio state) have credit card/paypass readers. i use it all the time there. it makes me feel like im saving money by not actually feeding cash into it. i enjoy lying to myself!

 

[thos25]

I've tried it but it seems to me that unless I open the app beforehand, it takes more time than Swiping a card. Every time I put it on the reader without first having opened wallet beforehand, it asks me for my pin before it goes through. Seems to take more time. Now, if I open the app before placing it on the reader, it works well. it is pretty cool and saves a second maybe.

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[aygriffith]

Used the free 10 bucks initially but haven't reloaded a card since then. Its too bad Google doesn't get more banks and credit card companies on board. I'm not going to waste my time loading prepaid cards when there's no added benefit.

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[nabiladeeb]

All the time!!! Very useful when I go jogging and don't want to carry my wallet..
Use it to buy water, gatorade etc. from Duanereade. As for the delay, its the same as taking your wallet out and your card.. Just open the app when you are walking over to the cashier and you are golden

 

[DincEngineer]

Fellow OSU student

Hey I'm at OSU too. I use Gwallet as much as I can because I want to push the standard. I agree it's annoying they don't have more options for debit or credit, but I'm willing to go out of my way a little bit to try and move things toward a digital wallet.