Add MobiGyaan as a preferred source on GoogleGoogle has announced two new additions to Google Pay in India – Ask Google Pay, a Gemini-powered conversational AI assistant, and the new Google Pay Flex SBI Card developed in partnership with SBI Card. The latest features are designed to help users better understand their spending, learn financial concepts, and manage credit directly from the Google Pay app.
While Ask Google Pay focuses on personalised financial insights using AI, the new Flex SBI Card brings digital-first credit card services, rewards, and EMI options to eligible users.
Ask Google Pay Brings Gemini AI To Personal Finance
Ask Google Pay is an opt-in AI-powered experience integrated directly into the Google Pay app. Powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, the assistant allows users to ask questions using text or voice and receive personalised responses based on their Google Pay transaction history and, where permission has been granted, their CIBIL report data.
The AI assistant supports 10 Indian languages and aims to simplify everyday money management.
With Ask Google Pay, users can:
- Analyse spending patterns and understand where money is being spent
- Receive personalised savings suggestions
- Discover suitable credit card offers based on spending habits
- Learn about financial topics such as SIPs, credit scores and compounding
- Understand financial concepts including tax regimes and investment basics
Google notes that the feature is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered professional financial advice. Since it is AI-powered, responses may occasionally be inaccurate.
Privacy Controls Remain In Users’ Hands
Google says Ask Google Pay only works when users enable the Personalization within Google Pay setting, which is disabled by default.
According to the company:
- Personal data remains within the Google Pay ecosystem
- Information is not shared with third-party applications
- User data is not used to train Google’s AI models
- The AI assistant cannot access full debit or credit card numbers, complete bank account numbers, or government-issued financial IDs
Google also advises users not to share passwords, PINs, OTPs, or other sensitive financial information while interacting with the AI assistant.
Google Pay Flex SBI Card Announced
Google has also introduced the Google Pay Flex SBI Card, a new digital-first credit card issued in partnership with SBI Card.
Users can apply for the card directly through the Google Pay app without any physical paperwork. The card supports transactions on both the RuPay and Visa payment networks.
Features Of Google Pay Flex SBI Card
The new credit card includes several built-in benefits:
- Paperless application through the Google Pay app
- Support for both RuPay and Visa payment networks
- Earn Stars on every Flex transaction, where 1 Star = ₹1
- Instant redemption of Stars on eligible purchases
- Convert outstanding credit card bills into EMI options
Additional benefits
Google says eligible Flex card users will soon receive:
- 50% discount on the Google AI Plus subscription for one year
- Choice of 400 GB or 2 TB cloud storage plans
- Additional Stars on eligible everyday purchases
- Special discounts on Google Pixel smartphones
Availability
The Ask Google Pay AI assistant is currently rolling out to a limited number of eligible users in India through the Google Pay app.
The Google Pay Flex SBI Card is available starting today for eligible users directly within the Google Pay app.
Key Features
- AI Assistant: Ask Google Pay powered by Google’s Gemini AI models
- Languages: Supports interactions in 10 Indian languages through text and voice
- Personalised Insights: Spending analysis, savings suggestions, financial education, tailored offers and credit card recommendations
- Privacy: Opt-in feature, user-controlled permissions, data remains within Google Pay, AI models are not trained using user financial data
- Credit Card: Google Pay Flex SBI Card with paperless application
- Payment Networks: RuPay and Visa
- Rewards: Earn 1 Star for every eligible Flex transaction, with 1 Star equal to ₹1
- Additional Benefits: EMI conversion, Google AI Plus subscription discount, additional rewards and Pixel offers
- Availability: Ask Google Pay is rolling out gradually to eligible users in India, while the Google Pay Flex SBI Card is available now through the Google Pay app.
