Garmin to add store cards, passes and ID into its ecosystem? Billy at the Garmin Rumours site today reported on some intel I received last week, essentially, Garmin is about to start marketing "Garmin Wallet". A Rebranded Garmin PAY? A: No Contrary to what was reported in a few other places, I highly doubt Garmin will rebrand its Garmin PAY payment mechanism. However, it IS using the Garmin WALLET branding. More Credit Cards In PAY? A: Nope Garmin PAY already accepts 10 credit/debit cards, so the new name does not refer to the ability to add more payment mechanisms. So what is happening Garmin's new WALLET will include PAY as part of it. The new wallet will include non-payment cards, ID and passes. Similar to how Apple Wallet and Apple PAY work together. It's impossible for Garmin to add driving licence, passport, and national ID details, and even if or when they can, it will likely be a USA-only service initially. Instead, Garmin will be adding store cards, tickets and the like. Perhaps the initial service might include race-related sign-up information? This would tie in with the company's recent purchase of a Race Timing Company and its decision to proceed with a US, Garmin-branded marathon series. https://the5krunner.com/2025/07/30/garmin-acquires-mylaps-what-this-means-for-our-watches-and-bike-computers/ Take Out PAY is not going away, and Garmin does not have the critical mass to store your digital national ID. Garmi Wallet is coming though. Original Source: via @JohnW to this site ;-)
