Users have noticed in recent weeks that Google is requiring device unlocks for every tap-to-pay transaction regardless of the amount. At the same time, Google Wallet appears to be testing a second change related to more frequent verification. <\/p>\n
Officially, Google says your credit and debit card wont be charged for retail payments unless youve recently used a verification method, like your fingerprint or PIN. <\/p>\n
While the support documents dont specify the exact duration of recently, people myself included have noticed it get shorter. <\/p>\n
To give an example: When Im in line at the supermarket, I unlock and use my phone until I get to the register. Usually, the phone is still active (screen on) when its time to pay. This week, when I tapped the terminal, my Pixel 8 asked me to authenticate again. In the past, Ive never had to verify during this specific tap-to-pay situation. <\/p>\n
Since then, Ive found that three minutes after initially unlocking via fingerprint, Google Wallet wants me to re-authenticate. <\/p>\n
In fact, in testing with a timer, Ive noticed a new For your security, you need to verify its you before paying prompt at the top of the Google Wallet app. This is only appearing on that Pixel 8 where I encountered the change. <\/p>\n
The message did not appear on two other Pixel phones that I had side-by-side during the at-home tests unlock phone via fingerprint, keep the screen active, and open\/close Google Wallet at 1, 2, and 3-minute intervals until the verify its you prompt appears Ive performed. <\/p>\n
This suggests Google is either still testing this behavior or has yet to widely roll it out. <\/p>\n
For comparison, Apple Pay on the iPhone requires that you authenticate every tap-to-pay transaction. Android and Google Wallet is moving closer in that direction, but is still providing more leeway. <\/p>\n
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