Google Wallet Gemini integration rolls out in the US

Keeping track of where your money goes every month isn’t always easy, especially when you’re juggling multiple bank accounts, credit cards, and subscriptions. Google now wants Gemini to help you make sense of your spending without sifting through all those transactions yourself.

To get started, you can link your bank accounts and credit cards to Google Wallet through Plaid. Once connected, open the Gemini app and mention @Google Wallet to ask questions about your finances.

For instance, say you’ve been spending more than usual lately but can’t figure out where all that money went. You could ask Gemini to review your expenses from the past month, identify where you’ve been spending the most, and suggest areas where you could save.

The interesting part is that you wouldn’t have to manually go through your transactions to figure all this out. You could ask Gemini a question and get an answer based on your spending history. The feature is now rolling out to Gemini users in the US across the web, Android, and iOS.

However, privacy is also a concern. Google says Gemini can only read your financial information and cannot transfer, manage, or invest your money. The integration is optional, and you can disconnect your accounts at any time.

While I can see why having an AI assistant help with budgeting might appeal to some people, I’m personally not comfortable giving Gemini access to my financial information. After all, there’s a big difference between letting AI help you write an email and allowing it to see where every dollar goes. Even with Google’s safeguards, I’d be cautious about connecting my accounts. And if you do decide to try it, double-check Gemini’s suggestions before making any financial decisions.