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US users can now pay for Google Play with Venmo
Google Play users in the US can now pay for apps, games, subscriptions and in-app purchases using Venmo, the payment service owned by PayPal. The option lets users pay from their Venmo…
The Story in Brief
Google Play users in the US can now pay for apps, games, subscriptions and in-app purchases using Venmo, the payment service owned by PayPal. The option lets users pay from their Venmo balance or from linked cards and bank accounts.
To use it, customers must link their Venmo account to Google Play through the Payment methods section in the Play Store app. GSM Arena reports the move follows the addition of PayPal and Cash App, part of Google's push to broaden payment choices for Play purchases.
The Indian Opinion
Adding Venmo is convenient, but it is hardly a bold step. The real test is whether Google Play will cut its fees, which are a sore point for developers. Watch for the next earnings call to see if Play's revenue share changes. That number, not another payment button, will show whether Google actually cares about its app economy.
Source: gsmarena.com
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