Tez is Google’s play to replace cash transactions and become a more central part of how people pay for things, using their mobile to do so. With Tez, you can pay directly from your bank account1, which means your money is safe with your bank and you’ll continue to earn interest. There’s no need to open a separate account or worry about reloading wallets
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