Google Wallet is working on a new feature, the “Express Transit Card”, which will make paying for buses, trains, and other public transport much faster. This new option will let you choose a specific debit or credit card to use only for transport payments.

Right now, paying for transport with Google Wallet can be a bit slow if you have several cards saved. You often need to unlock your phone, open the Wallet app, pick the right card, and then tap it.

With the new Express Transit Card, you won’t have to do any of that. Once you set it up, you can simply tap your phone on the transit terminal so no unlocking or password is needed.

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This feature isn’t completely new. Apple and Samsung already have similar features in Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet. Apple’s and Samsung’s versions both let users pay for rides quickly without unlocking their devices.

Google’s upcoming version will work in much the same way, based on information found in the latest Google Wallet app version 25.43.826060251. In the past, Google Wallet let users skip verification for some transit payments, but this new feature goes further. Now, you’ll be able to pick one special card just for travel.

When the Express Transit Card officially launches, it will make commuting smoother and more convenient. You’ll be able to get through ticket gates or board transport quickly, without stopping to unlock your phone.

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