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Google Wallet will let you make a digital ID from a US passport

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Google Wallet will start beta testing a digital ID soon that works at TSA checkpoints in almost half the country, including states like New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Illinois, but Google still advises that users keep their physical ID handy. Google says it’s also working with partners to use digital IDs for other purposes, like car rentals, account recovery, and identity verification.

To create the digital ID, you’ll scan the security chip on the back of your passport into the Google Wallet app. Google will ask you to verify your identity with a selfie video and then generate the ID pass within a few minutes. The ID is encrypted, so you’ll need a passcode or fingerprint to access and share it.

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