Google Wallet has announced it will end support for PayPal as a payment method for some users on 13 June, hence the need to act.
According to a recent update, affected users will not be able to use their linked PayPal accounts for payments after this date, as such accounts will be automatically deleted.
Who is affected?
Google had already stopped new users from linking PayPal accounts to Google Wallet as an initial step to phase out the payment method since 11 April.
Now, it is fully implementing the withdrawal of PayPal. This condition applies to users within the U.S. and other countries who have already linked their PayPal to Google Wallet.
Currently, only Google Wallet users in Germany can link PayPal as a payment method to their Google Wallet app.
However, PayPal branded debit cards remain valid as payment methods on Google Wallet. Users are advised to maintain at least one card on their wallet to ensure a smooth payment experience.
To avoid any issues, affected users are also advised to update payment methods for any recurring payments outside of Google that are set up on their linked PayPal accounts.
Why the action?
Google posted this update recently, but has not mentioned any reason why it has enforced such change.
However, this may have to do with regulatory issues as the company has faced different regulatory battles recently.
Specifically, Google faced a class action lawsuit last year involving a Google Wallet app user who alleged a violation of her privacy due to sharing of her information with the developer of an app she wanted to purchase.
Although the case was dismissed, it calls for more caution to avoid a recurrence and Google Wallet ending support for PayPal may be a precautionary move.
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