Kids can now use Google Wallet for purchases
Kids with Android devices will now be able to make payments using Google Wallet.
The feature will debut over the next few weeks to young users in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Spain, and Poland, according to a Google blog post published Wednesday.
With Google Wallet, kids will be able to tap-to-pay for their purchases, as well as organize their library and gift cards and event tickets.
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Dong Min Kim, director of product management for Google Wallet, said in the blog post that parents can manage their child's Google Wallet via the company's Family Link app.
Only parents can authorize the addition of payment methods, plus they'll get an email notification with each Google Wallet transactions. Through Family Link, they'll also be able to track purchases, remove payment cards, and cut off access to stored passes.
Only supervised accounts can add payment cards for Google Wallet. Additionally, a child under the age of consent in their country, which is typically 13, needs parental permission to use a Google account.
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