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Imagine this: You're on vacation and you're asked for a ticket, a card, or some other form of identification. You rifle through your purse or wallet to find it, only to realize you're holding up the line. Suddenly, a group of angry travelers is getting frustrated -- and that frustration is aimed squarely at you.
The more frustrated you get, the less likely you are to find what you're looking for. The struggle only worsens, and you end up looking like you have no idea what you're doing. You certainly don't want that.
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It's a good thing you have an Android device that includes Google Wallet. Why? Because Google Wallet is more than just a place for your credit cards -- in fact, this app can make your life a little bit easier. Here's how.
1. Store your mass transit cards
When you hop onto a mass transit vehicle, you need to get on as quickly as possible. Yes, you should have had your pass ready, but do you remember where you last tucked it away? Which pocket? What part of your wallet? Where could it be in that cold void of a purse?
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Guess what? You can take a photo of that pass and save it to Google Wallet. You always know where your phone is, so why not put those two things together so that your mass transit pass is always in the same spot? You'll save time, and you'll avoid the frustration of holding up a line.
2. Never dig for your digital tickets again
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