From One Device to Another: Transfer of Transit Pass Now Possible with Google Wallet

Frederick Nyame

January 29, 2025

In today’s busy world, carrying multiple payment cards, IDs, transit passes, and more can be frustrating. This is why many tech-savvy people use digital wallet apps to keep everything in one place.

Google Wallet’s Convenience

Google Wallet offers many benefits, including tap-to-ride functionality. This feature lets Android users scan their transit passes without unlocking their phones. Soon, Wear OS smartwatches may also support this function, making commuting even easier.

Easier Transit Pass Transfers

Google is now improving the way users transfer transit passes between devices. Previously, users had to manually remove a pass from one device before adding it to another. The new process automates this, making transfers quick and seamless.

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How to Transfer a Transit Pass

On Your Primary Device (Phone 1)

Open Google Wallet and find the transit pass you want to transfer.

Tap the three dots in the top right corner.

Select “Move card to another device.”

Choose “Deactivate card” and confirm by tapping “OK.”

On Your New Device (Phone 2)

Open Google Wallet and tap “Add to Wallet.”

Select “Transit pass” and choose your transit agency.

Look for the option “Transfer an existing card to this phone.” Your transit pass from Phone 1 should appear if both devices use the same Google account.

Tap on “Phone 1,” ensure both devices are online, and click “Continue.”

What Transfers Automatically?

Currently, this process only applies to transit passes. However, some digital items don’t need manual transfers:

Loyalty cards, gift cards, event tickets, and boarding passes automatically sync to new devices via your Google account.

What Still Needs Manual Transfers?

Payment cards
IDs
Car keys

For these, users must manually set them up on a new device.

Final Thoughts

This update makes transit pass management easier and more convenient. As Google continues improving Wallet, more seamless transfer options could arrive in the future.

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