Is Google Wallet available in South Korea?
No, not according to the official list. South Korea is not on Google's list of countries where Google Wallet is available (Google Wallet Help, checked on 7 November 2026).
Not being on the list is not the same as being banned: the list only shows where Google offers it, and it does not give reasons.
Source: Google Wallet Help: Supported countries for Google Wallet & tap to pay, checked on 7 November 2026. We copy the list as published and match each name to an ISO country code; we add nothing.
What the official source says
The official page introduces its list with these words:
To verify if Google Wallet is available, select your country from the dropdown.
If your country isn’t listed, Google Wallet isn’t available in your country yet.
Paying online with Google Pay
South Korea is not on Google's list of countries where you can pay with Google Pay on participating websites and apps. Google introduces that list with these words:
With participating websites and apps, you can use Google Pay in:
All countries for Google Wallet (table with every country and region on the official list).
If Google Wallet is not available in South Korea
What Google says about using it in another country:
You can use tap to pay to store forms of payments and make contactless transactions on the Google Wallet app.
Some Google Pay and Google Wallet payments features are only available in certain countries or regions and on certain devices.
Lists change, often without notice. Check the official page before you rely on the service or pay for anything, and follow the provider's terms and the law of the country you are in.
Other services in South Korea
| Service | In South Korea | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| Apple Pay | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| Apple Music | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| Apple TV | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| YouTube Premium | Yes Paid memberships only | 7 November 2026 |
| Spotify | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| Google Wallet | Not on the list | 7 November 2026 |
| Wise | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| Uber | Yes | 7 November 2026 |
| Stripe | Not on the list | 7 November 2026 |
Before you travel to South Korea
- British passport: South Korea entry requirements
- Canadian passport: South Korea
- Australian passport: South Korea
- Italian citizens: Corea del Sud
Driving in South Korea, do you need an international driving permit? Canadian licence · Australian licence
Questions
Is Google Wallet available in South Korea?
No, not according to the official list. South Korea is not on Google's list of countries where Google Wallet is available (Google Wallet Help, checked on 7 November 2026).
Is Google Pay available in South Korea?
South Korea is not on Google's list of countries where you can pay with Google Pay on participating websites and apps. South Korea is not on Google's list of countries where Google Wallet (tap to pay in shops) is available.
Where does this answer about Google Wallet in South Korea come from?
From Google Wallet Help: Supported countries for Google Wallet & tap to pay (https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/12060037?hl=en), read on 7 November 2026. We copy the list as published and only match country names to ISO country codes.
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