Google Wallet has announced support for Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India.
The latest update allows Indian users to securely store Aadhaar-based credentials directly on their devices through Google Wallet.
According to Google, the new Aadhaar integration is designed around privacy-first and interoperable standards. Credentials are stored on-device, while selective disclosure technology allows users to share only the information necessary for verification, rather than revealing their complete identity details.
The initiative is built on OpenID4VCI, an emerging international standard for verifiable credential issuance that is also being adopted within Europe’s EUDI Wallet framework. Analysts say the use of common standards could pave the way for future interoperability between digital identity systems across regions.
Google said the Aadhaar credentials will support a growing number of consumer and service applications through partnerships with Indian companies, including:
- PVR INOX, where users can verify age for movie access and rewards;
- BharatMatrimony, which plans to use verified profiles to improve trust among users;
- Atlys, enabling faster international visa application processing through auto-filled identity data;
- Mygate, which intends to support secure verification for delivery and service personnel entering residential communities;
- and Snabbit, aimed at improving trust and verification within the gig economy.
Beyond India, Google Wallet is also expanding its digital ID functionality internationally. Users in Singapore, Taiwan, and Brazil can now create secure digital ID passes based on passport information and store them in Google Wallet. These digital IDs are designed for both online and in-person verification, including age verification and account authentication.
Governments and technology providers are increasingly exploring how secure, interoperable credentials can simplify verification processes while maintaining privacy protections.
India’s implementation, due to the country’s scale and digital infrastructure, is widely viewed as an important test case for the future of portable digital identity. The project may also influence how international technology companies participate in national identity ecosystems as digital wallets become central tools for authentication and access to services.
