To pay for transit with a credit or debit card on a locked device, you can turn off the verification setting: Open the Google Wallet app . At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Account Wallet settings. Under “Security,” tap Verification settings Transit payments. Turn off Verification required. More @Wikipedia
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