Google Wallet's October 2026 update adds an in-app notification feed for saved cards and passes, with options to disable notifications or location access.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Google Wallet received an update that began rolling out in October 2026, adding increased passport recognition and an in-application notification inbox. The update was added in an effort to have Google Wallet outdo Apple Wallet.
Users who have received the new notification feed feature will see a bell icon next to their profile icon in the top-right of the app. Clicking the bell icon brings the user to the notification feed. If there are no notifications, the page will be totally blank with a bell in the middle. Otherwise, notifications are listed there. The feed is still being rolled out, so some users might not be able to find the page at all.
The notification feed stores notifications about updates to saved cards and passes. This includes changes to traveling information, such as a gate change on a boarding pass, loyalty and gift cards, such as point balance updates, and incoming offers. The page aggregates these notifications in one place so users can keep track of them from within the app.
The feed allows users to find all notifications in one organized place. However, depending on settings, Google Wallet might be taking advantage of Nearby Notifications. Some cards saved to Google Wallet might send offer updates depending on the user's closeness to a certain location.
To avoid notifications from the wallet, users should not target the notification feed. Instead, they can disable notifications entirely or remove Google's ability to use location data to ping them. Users can tap on their profile picture, head to Wallet settings > Manage Wallet Notifications, and choose the settings they want to tweak. Alternatively, they can go to Settings > Apps > Google Wallet and choose Notifications to turn all notifications off, or Permissions to deny Google Wallet from using location data.
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