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Physical wallets are becoming obsolete. Sort of. It’s still advisable to have a traditional wallet on hand, just in case, but if you leave it behind, a virtual alternative is always available. Contemporary smartphones are equipped with numerous applications to act as substitutes for your wallet, notably Google Wallet for Android users, Apple Wallet for iPhone users, and Samsung Wallet for Samsung devices. Specifically for Android, users can download any payment application they prefer (excluding Apple Wallet, obviously), with the two leading choices being Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet. These applications allow you to keep your debit and credit cards, gift cards, membership rewards accounts, state IDs, passports, and various identification types. With a linked debit or credit card, you can utilize these virtual wallets to make payments, typically using NFC or near-field communication by simply tapping your device against the card reader at checkout.
A digital wallet greatly simplifies the process of paying or accessing cards and IDs. However, with so many options available, you might wonder which one is right for you. In a head-to-head comparison, between Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet, which payment application is the best choice? The ultimate answer is whichever one you feel comfortable using. However, if you’ve never utilized either option, or are unsure about the distinctions, you might require additional details to make an informed choice.