Discord Begins Testing Age Verification With Google Wallet and Credit Cards
The addition of Google Wallet and credit card verification gives Discord a less intrusive way to confirm adulthood, potentially reducing friction for users who would otherwise need to submit a selfie or ID scan.
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Discord is testing new age verification methods using Google Wallet and credit cards, alongside previously announced options like selfie videos and government ID scans. The tests run from June to July 2026 for a small user group. The feature aims to comply with laws in the UK, Australia, and Brazil, with a global rollout postponed to late 2026 after user backlash.
Discord is testing age verification via Google Wallet and credit cards, the company confirmed in a support article and to multiple outlets. The trial, running from June to July 2026, targets a small number of users who need to manually complete age assurance. Google Wallet verification works by sharing the user's date of birth from an ID pass stored in the wallet. Credit card verification sends card information to the age verification service k-ID, which forwards it to Stripe; a refundable small charge may be made to confirm the card's validity.
The new methods join previously announced options: a selfie video and a photo of a government-issued ID. Discord first announced age verification in February 2026, citing legal requirements in the UK, Australia, and Brazil. The company faced backlash from users, apologized for unclear communication, and postponed the global rollout to late 2026. The tests are part of a broader plan to apply minor-friendly default settings to all users and require age verification for sensitive content or age-restricted channels.
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