Google is expanding its advanced autofill features to Chrome in iOS and Android, with tight integration into Google Wallet for handling sensitive documents.
The update allows Chrome to automatically fill web forms with information such as passport numbers, driver’s license details, known traveler numbers, vehicle identification numbers, license plates, and flight itineraries. The rollout begins today via a server-side update.
This mobile update brings Chrome’s expanded autofill capabilities, previously only available on desktop, to iOS and Android browsers.
What’s new in Chrome Autofill and how Google Wallet becomes the master directory
Chrome now allows mobile users to securely remember and autofill more complex types of data, including passport numbers and expiration dates, driver’s license details, known traveler numbers for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, vehicle identification numbers and license plate numbers, flight itineraries, and other multiple character strings often used in travel and logistics forms.
This information is stored in Google Wallet and retrieved by Chrome when you fill out relevant forms. The integration works both ways:
- Chrome can automatically fill out forms using data stored in Google Wallet.
- When users fill out a form for the first time, Chrome may suggest that they save the details to Google Wallet for future use.
This integration helps avoid maintaining separate stores of sensitive documents in both the browser and the Wallet app.
Security, user controls and how to use the new Autofill on iOS and Android
Since the system manages sensitive identity documents, Google has implemented security measures:
- Chrome never saves or auto-populates sensitive information without clear user consent.
- High-level documentation remains strongly encrypted when stored.
- Users can review, delete, or update stored data through Google Wallet settings or Chrome’s “Autofill & Passwords” preferences.
- Private digital passes, like state IDs, are protected by separate biometric access controls. If users want to limit what Chrome stores, they can disable specific autofill categories in Chrome settings or delete individual items directly from Google Wallet.
To make the most of expanded autofill on iOS and Android, start by updating Chrome to the latest version through the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
Sign in to Chrome using the Google account linked to your Google Wallet. Next, open Google Wallet and make sure the documents you want to be available for autofill are stored.
When you visit a website that requests a passport, license, or travel information, Chrome will ask you to fill out the fields automatically.
You can also review and manage your stored data in the “Autofill and passwords” section of Chrome in settings. Please note that this feature requires Chrome and Google Wallet to be installed and signed in with the same Google account.
Privacy Considerations, Account Security, and Deployment Availability
Expanded autofill in Chrome makes sensitive identity information more accessible through web forms. This can improve convenience but also increases the amount of data Chrome can share with websites.
Users should consider verifying that any website requesting passport or license details is legitimate before allowing autofill. It is also advisable to periodically review Google Wallet permissions and delete documents that are no longer necessary.
Using biometric locks at the device level can help prevent unauthorized access to the autofill feature if the device is lost or stolen. Please note that Chrome autofill depends on your Google account, so the security of your account, including two-factor authentication, directly affects the privacy of your data.
The rollout of the advanced autofill feature begins today on iOS and Android devices via a server-side update. Users won’t need to install a new version to access it, although Google recommends keeping Chrome updated to the latest version.
These expanded data types were previously available on Chrome desktop and are now also accessible to mobile users with the same capabilities.
