# Increased Mobile Purchasing Capabilities Google Play Payment Abilities Have Expanded to 13 Banks By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-play-payment References: [androidpolice](https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/02/google-pay-adds-support-for-13-more-banks-and-credit-unions-in-the-us/) & [pay.google](https://pay.google.com/payments/u/0/home) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-pay) Play payment can newly be used with 13 new banks. Google continues to add new banks to its [mobile payment system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmt-pay). All of the new 13 banks will allow users the option of credit or debit payments on their Google Play account, providing users with a convenient way to make mobile purchases. Technology and banking continue to be integrated, and Google is making sure its services can be easily accessed by users regardless of financial institution. Often times, banks will have subsidiary banks, and those customers still want their financial services to available to them on [mobile devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-banking-apps). The list of banks that will newly support Google Play payment options include Educational Community Alliance Credit Union, Exchange Bank, First Bank Hampton, Incommons Bank, Legends Bank, and more. Image Credit: Android Police ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Expanded Google Play Payment:** More banks added to the mobile payment system for increased convenience. - **Mobile Payment Integration:** Banking and technology continue to merge to provide seamless mobile payment experiences. - **Cross-bank Mobile Services:** Ensuring financial services are accessible on mobile devices across all banking institutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Banking:** New payment options for mobile devices impact the banking industry. - **Mobile Technology:** The integration of mobile payment services disrupts the landscape of the technology industry. - **Fintech:** Innovation in mobile payment options creates new opportunities for fintech companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pay-By-Voice Mobile Transactions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-pay.md) - [Kid-Friendly Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-wallet-for-kids.md) - [Blockchain Payment Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-labs.md) - [Virtual Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-credit-card.md) - [Daily UPI Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-by-google-pay.md) - [Mobile Game Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-play-games.md) - [Enhanced Digital Payment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-commerce.md) - [App-Based Employee Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-financial-1.md) - [Contactless Merchant Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-2.md)