TL;DR
A recent Google Play services update (v26.01) indicates Google Wallet will start showing transactions from other devices and online purchases made with virtual card numbers. The feature is not yet appearing in the Wallet Android app; the web version already offers broader history and a search bar.
What happened
Google Wallet's Android app currently limits visible transactions to those made on the same device, so payments performed on a Wear OS watch or another phone do not appear on a synced handset. A recent Google Play services release (version 26.01) includes a changelog entry saying Wallet can now surface transactions from other devices and online purchases that use virtual card numbers. That change would bring the mobile app closer to the Wallet web interface, which already shows cross-device history and supports searching by date, merchant or amount. Separately, teardown findings in an earlier Play services build (v25.1.85x) include strings referencing a search feature for the transaction history page, suggesting a search bar is planned for the app. Neither the updated history page nor the search functionality is confirmed as rolling out to the Wallet Android app yet, and Google has not provided a release timetable.
Why it matters
- Cross-device transaction visibility would let users see payments made from phones, smartwatches and other devices in one place.
- Including purchases that use virtual card numbers would surface more online transactions that currently don’t appear on-device.
- A search function in the mobile app would make it easier to locate past transactions without switching to the web version.
- Until the app update arrives, users must rely on the Wallet web interface for a fuller transaction history and search tools.
Key facts
- The Wallet Android app today only shows transactions made on the device running the app.
- Google Play services version 26.01 includes a changelog entry indicating cross-device and virtual-card transaction visibility.
- The Wallet web and mobile web pages already show transactions from other devices and provide a search bar.
- Teardown strings in Play services v25.1.85x reference a search feature for Wallet’s transaction history.
- The Wallet Android app currently displays the last 10 transactions for a card after selecting 'View more activity.'
- Google has not announced a rollout date for the updated transaction history page or the search feature in the Android app.
What to watch next
- Official rollout of the updated transaction history page to the Google Wallet Android app — not confirmed in the source.
- Availability timing for the in-app search bar for transactions — not confirmed in the source.
- Whether Google releases both the cross-device history and search features together or staggers their rollouts — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Google Wallet: A digital wallet app from Google that stores payment cards, transit passes, tickets and displays recent transactions.
- Google Play services: A background Android system component that provides core functionality and feature updates for Google apps and services.
- Virtual card number: A temporary or alternative card number generated for online or mobile purchases to help protect the actual card details.
- Wear OS: Google’s operating system for smartwatches that can be used to make contactless payments via tap-to-pay.
Reader FAQ
Does the Wallet app now show transactions from my smartwatch on my phone?
The Play services changelog indicates Wallet will show transactions from other devices, but the updated page is not yet appearing in the Android app.
Can I search my Wallet transactions on Android today?
Search support is present on the Wallet web interface; teardown strings suggest a mobile search is planned, but availability in the app is not confirmed in the source.
Is there a confirmed release date for these changes?
Not confirmed in the source.
Why do some online purchases not appear in the app today?
Purchases that use virtual card numbers or were made on other devices are currently not shown in the Wallet Android app; the Play services update indicates this will change when rolled out.
Google Wallet is revamping the transaction history page Credit: Lucas Gouveia/Android Police By Chethan Rao Published 26 minutes ago Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news…
Sources
- Google Wallet is revamping the transaction history page
- January 2026 Google System Update rolls out
- Google Wallet Adds Cross-Device Transaction History
- New Google Wallet setting uses your shopping history for …
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