Now you can use Gmail's Android app to send and receive money

The Gmail app for Android has finally integrated Google wallet on its platform to enable users to send or request money from anyone, including those who don’t have a Gmail address, with just a tap.

To access the new feature that has been available for Gmail web users for several years, just tap the attachment icon, then choose either send or request money, depending on your needs. A pop-up window appears where you can input the amount and add a note, and send.

Notably, the entire process takes place in the Gmail app without any need for the Google Wallet app. As Google explains, “Recipients are able to receive or request money right from the email itself—without having to install another payment app. They can even arrange for money they receive to go directly into their bank account. Either way, it’s completely free for both of you.”

With this, Google joins the ranks of Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, WeChat — all of which have started supporting money transactions in-app.

Though I am not so sure about people turning to Gmail for splitting the dinner bill or paying friends back for drinks, however, it could come in handy when money is already a topic of an email conversation — like when you’re planning a trip with friends or a dinner with colleagues.

The feature is currently limited to the US Android users.  There’s no word on when it will come to iOS or other users.