Google Wallet available on Sprint Carrier

Good news from Sprint, your carrier is preparing to launch the Wallet service from Google that allows you to store virtual versions of your credit cards, offer and loyalty cards right on your Nexus S 4G device.

To have access to this service you must install the Google Wallet app from Android Market, which is available only for Google Nexus S 4G. You can tap-to-pay at hundreds of thousands of participating retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, the Container Store, Macy’s, Best Buy and Subway, and others. To see the complete list of retailers check out this link and enter your zip code. See below one simple example.

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What you’ll get:

  • The ability to make quick in-store payments with your Nexus S 4G;
  • Built-in security with the Google Wallet PIN and MasterCard PayPass;
  • Coupon and loyalty program savings applied automatically.

Sprint is thrilled to be the first carrier in the U.S. to offer Google Wallet. Nexus S 4G is the first to receive new versions of Android software, and today’s upgrade puts the near-field communications, or NFC, chip in the phone to work so customers can have a secure virtual wallet on their phone. NFC capabilities on smartphones open the door to a new level of convenience and security.“, said Fared Adib, vice president of Product at Sprint.

See below what is Google Wallet:

For more information about Google Wallet check out the official page of this service.

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