Google's NFC-enabled mobile wallet was announced in partnership with mobile operator Sprint, issuing bank Citi and payment network MasterCard. But did you know that you don't have to be a Citi card holder to try the service? As it turns out, Google is also offering a free "virtual" card which you can load up with funds from any account. And to get you enthused about testing this new mobile payments technology, Google is giving everyone $10 for free to get started.
In all seriousness, if you're wondering why Google is pushing Google Wallet so hard that it's willing to hand out free cash, you have to understand Google's core business i.e Advertising.
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