Google Wallet will soon begin beta testing a working digital ID at TSA checkpoints In nearly half the country, including states like New York, California, Florida, Texas and Illinois, Google is still recommending that users have their physical ID on hand. Google says it is also working with partners to use digital IDs for other purposes, such as car rentals, account recovery and identity verification.
To create the digital ID, you'll need to scan the security chip on the back of your passport in the Google Wallet app. Google will ask you to verify your identity with a video selfie, and then generate the ID within a few minutes. The ID is encrypted, so you'll need a passcode or fingerprint to access and share it.
Google announced other new updates to Google Wallet for travelers and passengers, such as notifications about pass updates, so if the seat assigned on your boarding pass changes, you will receive an alert. Users can also access passes from the web at wallet.google.com In addition to using their Android devices, prepaid cards for travelers are also coming to Google Wallet, starting with Edenred and HealthEquity.
Finally, “in the coming months,” Iowa, New Mexico and Ohio will join the growing list of places where residents can store their state IDs and driver’s licenses in Google Wallet.
