- Google Wallet is adding ID‑verification passes for users in several EU nations.
The feature, which ties a government‑issued ID to a digital wallet, will become available in the summer of 2026. Google is working with a European bank to handle the age‑verification step, though the bank’s name has not been disclosed. The rollout will start in a limited set of countries before expanding later in the year.
For users, the passes mean fewer physical documents and a quicker way to prove age online. For regulators, the partnership shows tech firms are trying to meet EU verification standards without building their own banking infrastructure.
The limited launch mirrors earlier pilots in Asia, suggesting Google prefers a gradual, region‑by‑region approach rather than a continent‑wide sweep.