No more carrying Aadhaar? Google Wallet now supports digital ID: How to set it up
Google Wallet now supports Aadhaar digital ID in India, letting users store and access their identity card directly on their phone.
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Apr 28, 2026, 04:47 PM (IST)
Google has started rolling out support to add Aadhaar Verifiable Credential inside Google Wallet in India. This means you can now store a digital version of your UIDAI-issued Aadhaar card directly on your phone.
The idea is to offer convenience to users. Instead of carrying your Aadhaar card everywhere or digging through your phone to find a PDF, you can just pull it up directly from your phone when needed. It's meant to make everyday identity checks a bit easier.
What this feature actually does
You can use it to verify your identity wherever this feature is supported, whether you're doing it in person or online.
For example, it can help with age verification, signing up or logging into certain platforms, or even filling in details automatically in some cases. Google has already tied up with platforms like PVR Inox, BharatMatrimony, and Atlys for this.
There are also plans to expand this to other use cases like verifying delivery or service personnel through platforms like Mygate or Snabbit.
Key features to know
One of the main things being highlighted here is privacy. The Aadhaar data is stored on the device itself, and not in the cloud. This means your information stays on your phone.
There is also something called selective sharing. Instead of showing your full Aadhaar details, you can choose what information to share depending on the situation.
Access to the digital ID is also protected through your phone's security, like fingerprint or PIN. Another thing to note is that you can add only one Aadhaar per account.
What it does not replace
Even though this adds convenience, the digital version is not a full replacement for the physical Aadhaar card. It will work only in places where digital verification through Google Wallet is accepted.
For official requirements, you may still need the original document or other accepted formats.
How to add Aadhaar to Google Wallet
The process works through the Aadhaar app and doesn't take much time.
Once this is done, your Aadhaar digital ID will show up in Google Wallet and can be accessed when needed.
Where this is headed
Google is also working on similar digital ID features in other countries, including Singapore, Taiwan, and Brazil, where users can store ID passes using passport details. The overall direction seems to be about reducing the need to carry physical documents for basic verification.
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