Google Wallet + Wise = Smarter Global Payments

Google rolls out smarter autofill, BNPL options, and global remittances. Wise powers part of the experience.

August 14, 2025

Hey Fintech Fam,

This month, Google dropped a series of updates that signal a deeper play into the consumer finance space—and it's all about choice, clarity, and convenience. Let’s break it down:

💳 Autofill, but Make It Rewarding

Chrome’s autofill just got a glow-up. Shoppers in the U.S. can now see real-time credit card reward details—from over 100 cards—while checking out. Think cashback perks, travel points, and more, right when you need them.

Why it matters: Consumers can now make smarter payment choices on the fly, without toggling between apps or tabs.

🛍️ Buy Now, Pay Later—Built Right Into Chrome

Google is expanding its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) integrations. U.S. users can now access BNPL options like Affirm and Zip directly through Chrome’s autofill, with Klarna, Afterpay, and others coming soon.

What this means: More flexibility, less friction. Fintech is meeting users where they already are—online.

🌍 Cross-Border Made Easy: Remittances via Google

Here’s where it gets global.

Google is piloting a remittance comparison feature via Wallet online and Google Search. Users can now view fees and exchange rates from providers like Wise, Xe, and Ria when sending money abroad.

Search “USD to INR,” and you'll see not just rates, but actual providers you can use—complete with cost transparency and transaction times.

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🤝 Wise x Google: A Smart Cross-Border Combo

Google’s newest remittance tool wouldn’t be complete without a trusted partner—enter Wise.

Wise has been tapped as a core provider in this new experience, allowing users to send money globally with the same transparency and speed the platform is known for.

“Sending money abroad is a routine necessity, but not always simple. Partnering with Google lets us bring transparent, fast international payments to more Americans.”
— Lauren Langbridge, Commercial Director, Wise Platform

Wise continues to be the silent powerhouse behind global payments, already powering names like Morgan Stanley, Brex, Ramp, and Standard Chartered.

📈 The Bottom Line

This isn’t just about slick integrations—it’s a clear sign that Big Tech is going deeper into fintech infrastructure. From payments to rewards to remittances, the competition to own the end-to-end customer journey is heating up. And with players like Wise in the mix, expect both innovation and pressure on legacy systems.

Stay tuned.
Stay forward.

— Fintech Forward Team