Google has taken the axe to its pre-paid card
option, following an upgrade of its Google Wallet platform.
The internet giant said the prepaid card was
no longer necessary, as its e-Wallet app now supports any credit or
debit card.
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In a customers’ notice, Google informed users
they will be unable to activate or add funds to any existing card
beginning on 17 September.
The service will be terminated all
together a month later, but refunds can be requested.
In February this year security concerns were
raised by zvelo security firm engineer Joshua Rubin, who
developed an app able to crack Google Wallet four-digit PIN
in February 2012.
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