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Google Wallet: Where it works

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Google has launched a new search feature on its Google Wallet website that lets users punch in their zip code to find participating local merchants.

The site also contains a link to a mobile app that helps you locate NFC PayPass acceptance points on the go, as well as a list of national retailers using Google Wallet, including Subway, American Eagle, Walgreens, Macy’s, RadioShack and more. [end] 

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