Secretary of State announces digital wallet payments at Illinois DMVs

Posted on September 12, 2024
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Photo courtesy Illinois Secretary of State’s Office)

By WJBC Staff

CHICAGO – DMVs throughout Illinois are now accepting contactless payments as part of the Secretary of State’s push to modernize technology and offer more convenient service for customers.

“Allowing for digital wallet payments like Apple, Google and Samsung Pay reinforces our steadfast commitment to improving the customer experience at the DMV by leveraging new technology,” Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said in a news release. “Adopting digital wallets increases the accessibility and ease of purchase customers already enjoy at stores and restaurants they visit.”

Reports show that more than half of all Americans use contactless payment for everyday purchases from groceries to gas. The widespread adoption is attributed to people wanting a contactless payment method during the pandemic and the increased security offered by the technology.

Customers may now use their digital wallets to pay at all 150 DMV locations across Illinois, according to Giannoulias.

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