Google Wallet is to be integrated with its e-mail service Gmail to allow users in the US to transfer money as an electronic attachment.
A button in the shape of a dollar sign will appear in Gmail accounts of consumers who use Google Wallet. When clicked, users can enter the recipient and the amount they would like to send.
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Once the money has been received, it can be deposited into a bank account or used anywhere Wallet is accepted.
Similar to the money exchange system offered by Google Wallet, money transfers are not linked to a bank account. Senders will have to pay a 2.9% fee per transaction if using a debit or credit card.
Google plans to roll out this feature in the next few months to all Gmail users over 18 years old.
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