NurPhoto / Getty Images 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. Also: Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours 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? Also: Ready to ditch Google Maps? My new favorite map app won't track you or drain your battery - and it's free 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 How many times have you started to leave for an event -- a concert, a basketball game, or a movie -- and had to be asked over and over, "Do you have the tickets?" Even though many events now use digital tickets, you still have to remember where you stored them. Are they in your email account? If so, where? When did they arrive? What was the subject line or sender? Does your phone's email app search efficiently? Also: When is the best time to book your flight? Google Search has spilled its airfare secrets Or maybe you took a screenshot, so you'll have to dig through Google Photos to find it. Did you know you can take a photo of a physical ticket or a screenshot of a digital ticket and save it to Google Wallet so you always know exactly where it is? If you leave the house with your phone (which you always do), you can rest assured you're leaving with your tickets. 3. Keep your gift cards handy Gift cards. Those things that everyone hates... until they remember them and can save a bit of cash at their favorite retailer. The problem with gift cards is remembering that you have them. Why not take a photo of them (you'll want to scratch off that bit of gray goo on the back to reveal the associated number first) and save them to Wallet? Then you'll have every single one of those cards at your fingertips and can spend them instead of just saving them. Also: This AI travel agent can plan your next trip's entire itinerary - for free I've had moments when I'm cleaning out my desk and come across a stack of gift cards only to find they've expired. Had I put them in Google Wallet, that probably wouldn't have happened. 4. Declutter your membership cards How many membership cards do you have, and why are you always fumbling to find them? It seems every business wants to give you a membership card, and some of them hand you those tiny cards they expect to be placed on your key chain. Yeah, that's a good idea (said no one ever). Instead of watching that key‑chain card disintegrate as the hands of time march on, just snap a photo of it from within Google Wallet and be done with it. Also: My top 6 open-source Android apps from the Google Play Store - and why that's important Google Wallet even has a section for loyalty cards and includes a good selection of companies. Find the company, scan your card, and you're good to go. Not only does that prevent you from fumbling for cards, but it also lightens your wallet. I carry a very tiny wallet (that only holds cards), and the more cards I have, the harder it is to manage. That problem is easily solved by removing all loyalty cards and storing them in Google Wallet. Get the morning's top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter.