TSA checkpoints just got easier for Californians with Google Wallet
The pilot program is available to 1.5 million Californians.
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- California is now the fifth state to support digital IDs on Google Wallet, joining Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland.
- The setup process for adding a digital ID to Google Wallet is fairly straightforward.
- The program is part of a pilot initiative limited to 1.5 million participants.
California is now the fifth state to support digital IDs on Google Wallet, joining Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland. Among these states, Maryland was the first to get this feature, way back in December 2022 (via 9to5Google).
This update essentially provides Californians with a convenient and secure way to pass through TSA checkpoints. The setup process is fairly straightforward and requires you to open Google Wallet, select the Add to Wallet floating action button, and tap ID card. You’ll see that California is one of the listed states. Tap it and keep your physical ID handy. Next, scan the front and back of your ID and shoot a brief video, which will help the authorities verify if you’re the real owner of the ID.
