Google Wallet replaces horizontal carousel with vertical card stack

Google is rolling out a redesigned vertical card stack for payment methods inside Google Wallet on Android, replacing the previous horizontal carousel. The interface update, first spotted in testing by 9to5Google and detailed by 01net and Phonandroid, brings an iOS-style single-card home screen display designed to make one-handed use easier.

Vertical Stack Replaces Horizontal Carousel in Google Wallet

The updated layout presents users with a single primary payment card in a large format on the home screen, with a small portion of the next card visible above it. 01net reported that accessing the full stack requires tapping the display or swiping downward, making it significantly easier to reach frequently used cards positioned lower in the list.

Phonandroid noted that users can continue to define a primary card and customize the global order of their payment methods. Reordering means or changing the default card requires a long press and drag, or using the dedicated management menu located at the bottom of the screen. Other stored items, such as transit passes and loyalty programs, remain directly accessible from the main screen without cluttering the payment card view.

Transaction History Moves Behind a New Gear Icon

Contactless payments continue to function with a simple tap on the desired card. However, checking transaction history or viewing detailed card information now requires an extra step. A new gear-shaped icon appears in the upper right corner to open these settings, replacing the previous behavior of tapping directly on the card.

Phonandroid added that the server-side rollout does not require downloading a new application version from the Google Play Store. The update is currently deploying globally after initial testing phases, though availability varies across devices and regions as Google pushes the changes through its servers.

Google Wallet Rollout Timeline Remains Uncertain

Google has not provided an exact completion date for the server-side deployment, leaving the exact timeline uncertain for users who have not yet received the interface update. While reporting from 01net and Phonandroid confirms the rollout is underway for Android devices running Google Wallet, neither source specifies when every regional market will finish receiving the redesigned card stack.