Google Wallet Compatibility Added to Vingcard's Digital Hotel Room Key Solution, Mobile Access

Dark/Light Mode (20/06/24)  Vingcard, an Assa Abloy company, has added Google Wallet compatibility to its digital hotel key solution, Mobile Access.

Launched in collaboration with NXP, a provider of secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, Google Wallet compatibility sidesteps the need for guests to download an unfamiliar mobile app before being able to receive and use their digital key.

With the new functionality, guests need only to click on a link in their check-in confirmation email to locate their room key with the option of adding it to Google Wallet.

When using the key to enter their hotel room, guests navigate Google Wallet to locate their hotel key, whilst a blue check mark appears to indicate that the digital key is being correctly used when presented to the appropriate lock.

Google Wallet compatability added to Vingcard's digital key solution, Mobile Access

“Preferences for what counts as convenient check-in and room entry are as varied as the type of guests that hotels serve, so we are proud to offer a digital key solution that can adapt to suit the specific needs of each property and guest,” said Li Wang, Senior Vice President and Head of Hospitality. “Whether accessing their hotel key through mobile app or digital wallet located on their Google or Apple device, guests using Mobile Access gain the ultimate convenience of choice and instant service, while advanced security measures ensure enhanced safety and relaxation at all times.”

Mobile Access supports Google Wallet compatibility using Near Field Communication (NFC), a more secure data transmission method that is made even safer by the use of NXP’s MIFARE 2GO credential solution.

MIFARE 2GO is a cloud service that is responsible for card lifecycle management and the complete card digitalization process for placing the room key in Google Wallet.

Importantly, it provides hotels with the ability to adopt the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) recommended advanced encryption standard for digitalized offerings.

“Working with Vingcard on this project, which is the first MIFARE 2GO deployment in hospitality, will undoubtedly lead to more personalized guest experiences that deliver on individual standards for comfort and convenience,” said Philippe Dubois, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Secure Transactions & Identification at NXP. “The new MIFARE 2GO feature sets enabled by NXP allow a tailored mobile experience for hotel guests. This includes adding a digital key card to a guest’s Google Wallet once they book a room, with the room number automatically updated following check-in, regardless of whether the guest prefers a remote check-in or in-person experience.”

In addition to providing app-free digital wallet compatibility, Mobile Access can also be integrated into a hotel’s mobile app alongside other amenities and services.

For properties lacking their own guest-facing app, Mobile Access can be deployed as a standalone service or alongside other desired functionalities using the third-party Certified Partner program.

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