Prerequisites
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This section outlines the prerequisites to start the integration process with the
Google Wallet open loop payment method:
- Transit terminals or card readers need to support Europay Mastercard Visa (EMV) credit and
debit payments. L1 and L2 EMVCo certification is required. For more information about EMV
certification, see
Product Approval/Evaluation Processes.
- Users must have a mobile device with Android 9 (Pie) or later that supports near field
communications (NFC) and host card emulation (HCE).
- Google Wallet needs to be live in the country where the transit agency resides. To find
links to live countries, see
Countries where you can use Google Wallet.
If you meet all the prerequisites, do the following:
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Last updated 2025-03-06 UTC.
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