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Google Wallet Adds Aadhaar as a Verifiable Credential for India Users

Technology
Published on 28 April 2026
Google Wallet Adds Aadhaar as a Verifiable Credential for India Users

Your Aadhaar could become your on-phone ID

Google has rolled out support for Aadhaar-based digital identity in Google Wallet in India. Instead of carrying a physical card, users can add their Aadhaar as a verifiable credential stored on their Android phone, enabling faster, more digital identity verification. The move signals a push toward reducing document dependence and making verification workflows smoother.

  • Aadhaar can now be added to Google Wallet on Android
  • It’s stored as a verifiable credential for digital checks
  • Enables Aadhaar-based identity verification directly from phone
  • Further accelerates fully digital identity processes in India
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