HopePower.com, a local electrical contractor, has contracted Charlotte to be their marketer. Thus far, their website has been an informational site full of static pages. Charlotte is upgrading the site to include online ordering with a PCI compliant checkout process. She's recommended the usual Visa/Mastercard checkout options, though she dislikes the time it takes for a customer to checkout that way. Which payment option allows customers to checkout using a Visa card stored in their Gmail account?

Based on the details provided in the question, there appears to be a discrepancy. The most accurate answer according to the question's specific wording is Google Pay.

Analysis of the Core Concept

The key phrase in the question is "using a Visa card stored in their Gmail account." This detail specifically points to a payment system that is directly integrated with a user's core Google Account.

Analysis of Correct Answer (Based on Question Wording)

• Google Pay: This is Google's digital wallet and payment system. It is the only option that directly and natively integrates with a user's Google Account (the same account used for Gmail). Payment methods, such as a Visa card, added to Google Pay are stored within this central Google Account, allowing for seamless checkout across websites, apps, and stores. This perfectly matches the question's description.

Analysis of Incorrect Options

• Venmo: Venmo is a digital wallet and P2P payment service owned by PayPal. A user creates a distinct Venmo account to store payment information. While you can sign up for Venmo using a Google account for convenience, the card itself is stored within Venmo's system, not "in their Gmail account."
• PayPal: Similar to Venmo, PayPal is an independent payment platform. Payment methods are stored within a user's PayPal account, not their Google/Gmail account.
• Square Wallet: This service is largely obsolete and its features have been integrated into other products like Cash App, making it an incorrect choice.

Conclusion: The question's specific requirement for a card "stored in their Gmail account" is a defining feature of Google Pay. The provided answer, Venmo, does not fit this specific description. For certification purposes, it is critical to select the option that most precisely matches the technical details given in the scenario.