Google adds coupon redemption to Google Wallet

17.10.2011
Google Monday unveiled an expanded that adds coupon redemption and other features to its mobile payments capabilities.

Google said several retailers at select locations will let Google Wallet users make mobile payments, redeem coupons and earn rewards points with a single tap of an NFC-ready Nexus S phone.

The new capability is called SingleTap.

Google launched its Google Wallet app on the Sprint's Nexus S 4G smartphone on Sept. 19.

At the time, Google heard criticism that for just one NFC-ready smartphone and that the Nexus S 4G may not complete mobile payments at every retail outlet listed on Google's Web site.

Google said the the new coupon redemption capability occurs with the same tap made for a mobile payment. Therefore, a user could walk into a store and pay for merchandise and at the same time redeem coupons without the need to find them or a rewards card.