Google announced that Google Wallet will support digital IDs from select European Union states starting this summer. The digital ID expansion includes a new age verification process in partnership with Sparkasse Bank.
The announcement did not specify which EU countries will support digital IDs in Google Wallet. The process for adding IDs is expected to be similar to the app’s existing functionality for adding passports in the UK and US. Users will need to record a video selfie, scan their government ID, and allow Google Wallet to cross-reference the two before the ID can be added.
Google has been developing age verification support since early 2025 in compliance with the UK’s Online Safety Act and various international laws. The company introduced Zero Proof Knowledge technology into Google Wallet in April 2025 to enhance secure age verification using IDs.
Sparkasse customers will be able to confirm their age through Google Wallet without sharing personal details such as their name, address, or birth date. This integration with Sparkasse Bank is a practical application of the newly implemented technology.
Additionally, Google is making online checkout more streamlined with Google Pay for EU merchants. Merchants that support Google Pay direct checkout will enable users to pay using stored payment options in Google Wallet, similar to Apple Pay.
The company has also updated its Secure Payment Authentication feature for EU customers. This update allows users to utilize Google Pay with only biometric verification, eliminating the need for a one-time passcode or additional identity verification.
