{"id":157956,"date":"2026-05-26T08:38:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/google-wallets-new-design-leaves-users-deeply-divided\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T08:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:40:55","slug":"google-wallets-new-design-leaves-users-deeply-divided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/google-wallets-new-design-leaves-users-deeply-divided\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Wallet&#8217;s new design leaves users deeply divided"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-content-wrapper=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_xt\" style=\"max-width:2560px\"><picture class=\"e_lg\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;aspect-ratio:2560 \/ 1440\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-1920w-1080h.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-2026-redesign-new-passes-hero-2-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_Jv e_yt\">\n<p>Joe Maring\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\" class=\"e_9i e_e e_C\">\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The new UI of Google Wallet continues to be released, and users&#8217; opinions are divided.<\/li>\n<li>While some people appreciate the new UI, others are upset that it hides what they have, requires extra taps to access options, and shrinks the logo.<\/li>\n<li>The rollout of the new design has also been slow, leaving many users wondering when they will get the update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_C\">\n<p>The updated UI of Google Wallet started rolling out last month. While our team&#8217;s Joe Maring really liked the new UI, aside from a few minor niggles, it seems the new design isn&#8217;t everyone&#8217;s cup of tea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_yk\">\n<div class=\"e_Bk e_Kt\">\n<h3 class=\"e_Nt\">Do you like the updated Google Wallet interface?<\/h3>\n<p>1439 votes<\/p>\n<div class=\"e_Pt e_Jk\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"e_Qt\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes, I like it very much.<\/p>\n<p>57<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<p><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"e_Qt\"><\/p>\n<p>I am indifferent.<\/p>\n<p>26<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<p><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"e_Qt\"><\/p>\n<p>No, I&#8217;m not a fan.<\/p>\n<p>17<!-- -->%<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_C\">\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GoogleWallet\/comments\/1tklq6l\/google_wallet_ui_updated\/\">user on<\/a> <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GoogleWallet\/comments\/1tbeqc0\/hate_the_new_update_layout\/\">reddit<\/a> Discussing the new UI and listing several points of contention. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GoogleWallet\/comments\/1tklq6l\/comment\/onuwmrt\/\">Some?<\/a> Saying the new layout completely messes up the order of their loyalty cards. They are now looking at random cards instead of the cards they are used to frequently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_ck e_bk\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_C\">\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t want to miss the best of <em>Android Authority<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_lm\"><picture class=\"e_pm e_qm e_lg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_mg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><picture class=\"e_pm e_lg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_mg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_C\">\n<p>The new Wallet UI also removes the list of all passes from the home screen and replaces the full-width passes with a two-column design. This shows only passes that you have starred.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_C\">\n<p>Additionally, viewing all your passes now requires two additional taps. First, on the &#8220;See more&#8221; option on the home screen, and then on the &#8220;See more nearby&#8221; option. While there are some users <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GoogleWallet\/comments\/1tklq6l\/comment\/on9f704\/\">happy with this new arrangement<\/a>Saying<span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px\"> This helps them find nearby quickly, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GoogleWallet\/comments\/1tbeqc0\/comment\/onc9nvv\/\">Other<\/a> Are frustrated by the additional steps required<\/span> To see all pass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_xt\" style=\"max-width:2560px\"><picture class=\"e_lg\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;aspect-ratio:2560 \/ 1440\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-scaled.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-1000w-562h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-1920w-1080h.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_mg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"Comparison of Google Wallet old and new UI\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-1000w-562h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-1920w-1080h.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-840w-472h.jpg 840w\" alt=\"Two Pixels are running Google Wallet, one with the old UI and one with the new UI.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/google-wallet-old-and-new-ui-comparison-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_Jv e_yt\">\n<p>Joe Maring\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The old Google Wallet UI (left) and the new Google Wallet UI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_C\">\n<p>Users have noticed that the Pass logos have become smaller, making some of them difficult to read and identify.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_C\">\n<p>Another issue that users <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GoogleWallet\/comments\/1tklq6l\/comment\/onk19ub\/\">pointing out<\/a> With search bar. The new UI includes a search option that lets you view your transactions. This sounds great, but since the option is not available on the home screen, it may not be the best UX decision on the company&#8217;s part. To access the new option, you first need to tap the &#8220;See More&#8221; button on the home screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_C\">\n<p>Like most Google rollouts, the new Wallet UI is also a server-side update that has been in the works for some time and has not reached all users. However, it seems like the rollout is expanding every day. If the new UI is not displaying for you, you can try force closing the Wallet app. Barring that, there&#8217;s really nothing else to do except wait patiently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_Qc e_C\">\n<p>Thank you for being a part of our community. Please read our comment policy before posting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joe Maring\/Android Authority TL;DR The new UI of Google Wallet continues to be released, and users&#8217; opinions are divided. While some people appreciate the new UI, others are upset that it hides what they have, requires extra taps to access options, and shrinks the logo. 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