Google Wallet to Drop PayPal Support Soon
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– Google Wallet will stop supporting PayPal payments in the US and automatically remove linked accounts by June 13th, 2025.
– As of April 11th, users can no longer link PayPal accounts to Google Wallet and must manually add other payment methods.
– PayPal announced last year it would no longer support account linking to wallets, directing users to use its PayPal Debit Mastercard instead.
– PayPal will still work for Google Play Store and other Google services, but recurring payments require updating payment methods on merchant sites.
– Google Wallet will no longer show PayPal transaction history, which must now be viewed on PayPal’s platform, though the integration remains active in Germany.
Google Wallet users in the U.S. will soon lose the ability to make payments through PayPal, as the tech giant plans to remove support for the payment platform next year. According to an update on Google’s help center, the change takes effect June 13, 2025, with linked PayPal accounts automatically disconnected from the service.
As of April 11, Google has already blocked new PayPal integrations with Wallet. Those who previously relied on PayPal for seamless transactions will now need to manually enter credit, debit, or bank details to continue using the app.
The shift follows PayPal’s decision last year to phase out wallet integrations, redirecting users toward its PayPal Debit Mastercard instead. A company spokesperson explained the move as part of efforts to refine payment options, emphasizing flexibility and smarter transaction methods.
While PayPal remains usable for Google Play Store purchases and other Google services, recurring payments tied to Wallet will require updates directly through merchants. Additionally, transaction histories previously visible in Google Wallet will now only be accessible via PayPal’s own platforms. Notably, the integration will stay active for users in Germany, unaffected by this regional change.
Editor’s note: This article was updated to include PayPal’s official statement regarding the discontinuation.
(Source: The Verge)
