welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I don't think you can use Gogole wallet without having a linked card. How would Google get paid if you didn't have one linked. I have bought books using Google pay.and you need a linked card.
Google wallet - without linking payment method?
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Regular.Cyclist
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You have already said that you have an android phone so will already be sharing data simply by having it turned on. I monitor traffic on my home network and it’s astonishing to see the number of “calls home” that Apple, Google and Alexa devices make.
As a test last year, to get a baseline, I set up a fresh Pixel 8 with no additional apps and monitor traffic from it’s MAC address for a week. In short, you better dig out your tinfoil hat. Maybe we all should too.
Now I am no longer on my mega fast internet I now use Pihole at home, it block nonsense traffic so speeds up everything else. Here’s a snapshot from less than 30 seconds of activity.
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markemark
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I’m sure they’re all up to no good but thinking you’re safe my not using one aspect of a phone is nonsense. You’re tracked on every search and purchase you do. If the large companies act illegally, which many suspect, then you’ll have a number of devices which can record what you’re saying either openly or potentially covertly. If you have any smart phone/tablet/speaker then it can record what you’re saying. Many tv remotes also have voice activation. And if any state really wanted to know what you’re up to that it’s child play to have secret refording devices built into your router, tv etc etc
Not using google Wallet or not having a smart speaker to stay off the grid ans remain hidden is sadly completely ineffective.
Not using google Wallet or not having a smart speaker to stay off the grid ans remain hidden is sadly completely ineffective.
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This'll get the Big Brotherists gnashing their teeth:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/digital-driving-licence-coming-this-year
About time!
I also wonder if the drivers licence will be able to be stored in other wallets, too?
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/digital-driving-licence-coming-this-year
About time!
I also wonder if the drivers licence will be able to be stored in other wallets, too?
Drago
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I don't have an issue with that while it remains optional, but sure as eggs is eggs the government will realise that not manufacturing physical licenses will save money and it'll become mandatory at some future time.
That will inevitably be to the detriment of the elderly of those on a very limited income.
Progress, or change for changes sake?
You can use it just for store cards.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I didn't know that, however you can use the wallet in all sorts of places that don't do store cards and you would need to have a debit or credit card linked to it for that use or am I wrong.
Drago
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I used mine for tickets and loyalty cards alone before eventually adding my debit card.
ebikeerwidnes
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I would like one where I could store all the cards and then use it in any shop without having to find the right app and/or card for this specific shop/card combination
Ideally one that will store the details and display the relevant bar code or QR code which can then be scanned by the shop's systems
problem is that no-one does that without wanting to add in payment things which then makes it a higher level of risk if it gets lost etc
and if it does get lost then you pretty much have to contact the bank and block the card just in case
Ideally one that will store the details and display the relevant bar code or QR code which can then be scanned by the shop's systems
problem is that no-one does that without wanting to add in payment things which then makes it a higher level of risk if it gets lost etc
and if it does get lost then you pretty much have to contact the bank and block the card just in case
I have Google wallet, and I only store tickets on there.
I do not have any payment cards linked to it.
Alex321
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Well of course you need a linked card if you are going to use it to pay for things.
The question here was about whether you need a payment card linked if you are NOT going to use it to pay for things.
oldandslow
Guru
When my train company started to do QR tickets, I didn't particularly want to have Google Wallet with a payment method. I installed Pass2U Wallet because that definitely let me have just the tickets without having to add a payment method. I don't actually use it now because the train company took a more sensible approach and integrated ticket display into its own app.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
In which case why have it. If the OP is so against the idea of doing that then don't. Simple.
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OP
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Did you even read the first post?
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Yes and you seem to be going round in circles. Accept what you have to or not to be able to access your license. It's a simple as that.
And you can always try to do it and find out if you can in fact do it. 4 pages of nonsense.
