How to Use Google Wallet Notifications Feed and ID Passes

Google Wallet on Android is rolling out a notifications feed and expanded support for digital ID passes based on passports. The feed lets you check updates on cards and passes from one place. The ID pass feature continues to grow across more countries.

These changes arrived via server-side updates in October 2026. You do not need a new app version for the notifications feed. ID pass availability depends on your country and passport.

If you already connect Wallet to Gemini, these tools add another layer of convenience for travel and everyday passes. See our guide on connecting Google Wallet to Gemini for related insights.

What the Notifications Feed Does

The notifications feed appears as a bell icon in the top-right corner of the Google Wallet homepage, next to the profile switcher. Tap it to open a list of updates about items stored in Wallet.

Google described this earlier as an in-app message center. It surfaces relevant alerts without requiring you to open individual passes. The rollout is gradual, so the icon may not appear for every account on the same day.

You can still receive standard push notifications for pass updates. The feed gives an in-app view of those messages.

How to Access the Notifications Feed

1. Open the Google Wallet app on your Android device.
2. Look for the bell icon in the upper-right area of the main screen.
3. Tap the icon to open the feed.
4. Review updates tied to your stored cards, passes, or tickets.

If the icon is missing, force-close the app and reopen it, or wait for the server-side update to reach your account. No setting toggle is required.

Expanded Digital ID Passes from Passports

Google Wallet lets you create an ID pass by scanning a supported passport. This digital version is not a replacement for your physical document, but it can speed up certain checks.

Support started with the United States and United Kingdom. It later expanded to Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, and others. Reports from October 2026 note early availability for Ireland and Italy as the rollout continues.

For US passports, the ID pass works at supported TSA checkpoints via NFC or QR code. You still need your physical passport for international travel.

Requirements from Google Help:

• Android 9 or higher.
• A valid passport from a supported country.
• Screen lock enabled.
• Bluetooth and Nearby devices on.

How to Add an ID Pass from Your Passport

1. Open Google Wallet and tap the plus button at the bottom.
2. Select IDs & personal info, then ID pass.
3. Tap Get started.
4. Scan the information page of your passport.
5. Scan the security chip (location varies by country: inside back cover for US, front cover for UK).
6. Record a short video of your face for verification.
7. Wait for the confirmation notification. Your ID pass appears in Wallet once approved.

The process takes a few minutes. Google reviews the video to confirm you match the passport photo.

Watch How to Create an ID Pass

Google Help published a short video that walks through the exact steps.

Tips for Using the New Features

Check the feed after you add a new pass or boarding ticket. Updates about check-in or status changes often appear there first.

Keep your physical passport with you. The ID pass helps with supported domestic checks but does not replace the original document.

If verification fails, retry the face video in good lighting and hold the phone steady. Contact Google Wallet support if the issue persists.

Review privacy settings in Wallet. ID passes store sensitive data on-device with encryption.

For US travelers, pair the ID pass with a boarding pass in Wallet to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at participating airports once enrolled.

Conclusion

The notifications feed and growing ID pass support make Google Wallet more useful for tracking passes and verifying identity on Android. Open the app, look for the bell icon, and follow the scan steps if your passport is supported.

These updates roll out gradually. Check back in a few days if features are missing, and always keep physical documents handy for travel.

Sources

• Create an ID pass with your passport — Google Wallet Help
• Google Wallet rolling out notifications feed, support for more digital passports — 9to5Google
• Google Wallet adds TSA PreCheck Touchless ID — Google Blog