Lyft is expanding its payment options today with the addition of Google Wallet.
The ridesharing platform already accepts both PayPal and Apple Pay as payment methods.
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And with Google’s recently inked deal with T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and Softcard to have Google Wallet pre-installed on Android phones, mobile apps and services have more of a reason to include Google Wallet among its payment options.
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In general, mobile wallets are only just beginning to pick up traction, and while Apple’s recently released Apple Pay is something of a favorite, it isn’t the clear winner. Android has a bit of an edge on Apple when it comes to the sheer number of users, and Google Wallet may be able to build up a greater user base over the long term.
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