This functionality wasfirst announced in Juneand is currently rolling out to smartphones, starting with the Pixel 8.
This feature is mainly intended for gym memberships and transit passes that aren’t available in a digital format.
Adding a QR code or barcode to Google Wallet takes less than a minute.
You may need to wait a few days before this feature reaches your unit.
Note that Samsung Wallet already offers a “Photo” pass feature, but Apple Wallet does not.
These cute animations occur after you complete a contactless payment and were introduced during the 2022 holiday season.
Tap your profile image in the Google Wallet app and enter Wallet options to disable “success animations.”
For reference, the checkmark animation that plays after a transaction cannot be turned off.
This toggle only affects seasonal animations.
Other previously announced Google Wallet features are not included in this update.
You still can’t add digital health insurance cards to Google Wallet, for example.
