Google adds digital ID age check check and checkout checkout Europe

Google is expanding its digital identification and payment services in Europe, with plans to launch official digital ID support in select European Union member states this summer. The company also announced a new age verification partnership with a European bank and updates to streamline online checkout for users across the region.

The digital ID feature will allow citizens in eligible countries to store a verified copy of their passport or other government-issued identification directly within the Google Wallet app. The company has not specified which EU nations will be included in the initial rollout. The process for adding an ID is expected to be similar to the existing system in the United Kingdom and United States, which involves scanning the physical document and recording a video selfie for verification. Google notes that within the EU, the digital passport will not be valid for international border crossings, where a physical passport remains required.

In a related development, Google has partnered with Germany's Sparkasse Bank to introduce a new age verification capability. Customers will be able to confirm they meet age requirements through Google Wallet without...