Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids
Big Tech Google Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids Kids can use it from their Android phone or Wear OS device anywhere Google Pay is accepted. 6, 2026 12:00 pm EST Google Google has announced a new feature for Google Wallet that enables parents in the US to set up a digital spending money pot for their kids and teenagers, which they can top up whenever they see fit. The tool, which Google sadly hasn't opted to give a catchy name, is designed to "help parents teach healthy financial habits," the company wrote in a press release.
- ▪Big Tech Google Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids Kids can use it from their Android phone or Wear OS device anywhere Google Pay is accepted.
- ▪6, 2026 12:00 pm EST Google Google has announced a new feature for Google Wallet that enables parents in the US to set up a digital spending money pot for their kids and teenagers, which they can top up whenever they see fit.
- ▪The tool, which Google sadly hasn't opted to give a catchy name, is designed to "help parents teach healthy financial habits," the company wrote in a press release.
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| Original publisher | Engadget |
| Canonical URL | https://www.engadget.com/2231548/google-wallet-now-lets-parents-send-money-securely-to-their-kids/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 |
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Big Tech Google Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids Kids can use it from their Android phone or Wear OS device anywhere Google Pay is accepted. By Matt Tate Aug. 6, 2026 12:00 pm EST Google Google has announced a new feature for Google Wallet that enables parents in the US to set up a digital spending money pot for their kids and teenagers, which they can top up whenever they see fit. The tool, which Google sadly hasn't opted to give a catchy name, is designed to "help parents teach healthy financial habits," the company wrote in a press release. The idea is that they can monitor what their children are buying and prevent overspending by putting up virtual guard rails.
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