Overview

  • The Google Wallet API enables users to easily store and access their vaccine cards on their Android phones for quick retrieval.

  • Adding vaccine cards to Google Wallet is only supported through mobile devices and requires device unlock for security.

  • Users must provide explicit, country-specific consent before adding their vaccine card to their Google Wallet.

  • Google Wallet prompts users to create a home screen shortcut for convenient access to their stored vaccine card.

  • Eligible entities can request access to the Google Wallet API for COVID vaccination or testing services via the Google Pay and Wallet Console and provide necessary documentation for onboarding.

Enable fast access to vaccine cards by using the Google Wallet API. The Google Wallet API makes it easy for your users to add their records to Google Wallet on their phones, providing easy access.

Add to phone from your app or mobile website

Vaccine cards can be stored on the user's Android-powered device, and only support flows that originate on a mobile device and attempt to add the card to the Google Wallet.

Device unlock required to access COVID Card

Google Wallet requires the user's device to be unlocked to add or view a record. If the user hasn't already set up screen lock, Google Wallet prompts the user to set up screen lock when they attempt to add a record.

Vaccine cards present explicit, country-specific consent to the user during the Add to Google Wallet flow. Users must accept this consent to add the card to their Wallet.

Easy access through Android Home screen shortcut

Users can create an Android Home screen shortcut for easy access. After the user adds the record, they're prompted to save a shortcut to their device's Home screen.

Get started

If you're a developer from an eligible entity, select the COVID vaccination or testing service box when you request access in the Google Pay and Wallet Console. Be sure to provide your eligibility documentation. We will then help you get access to the COVID Card developer documentation and onboard you.