How do I use Google Pay on my phone?
How do I use Google Pay on my phone?
Google Pay is a super-secure mobile payment platform you can use on your phone. It works with Android devices and many credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards. You can also use Google Pay to send money to friends or family. The first time you use Google Pay on an in-store checkout item, it will ask permission to access your device’s camera and location.
Wake up your phone.
- Wake up your phone, then tap the Home button or swipe up on the screen to open your device’s lock screen and see your notifications.
- when ever you’re asked to enter a password, enter it now so that you can get into Google Pay after setting it up and are ready to use it in stores that accept contactless payments.
Unlock your screen.
You can unlock your screen in one of the following ways:
- Press your power button.
- Swipe your screen.
- Press your fingerprint sensor.
- Touch the scanner icon onscreen and press it when prompted to unlock using Face Unlock (only available on compatible phones).
- Touch the Phone icon and press it when prompted to open using Voice Match (only available on compatible phones).
- Enter a PIN, password, pattern, or another method of authentication that you’ve previously set up using Google Pay or another app (like Android Device Manager) on your device.
Hold the back of your phone close to the terminal for a few seconds.
Google Pay uses NFC technology, which means you can use it anywhere that has an NFC reader (most stores and restaurants). The best way to use Google Pay is to hold the back of your phone close to the terminal so that both devices can communicate with each other through their NFC chips. If you don’t see this symbol on the back of your phone, try turning it over or looking in another spot (you may have moved it when you were setting up GPay). This small square on a white circle is what identifies that device as an Android device running Google Pay. It’s usually located near where you plug in headphones.
If asked, choose “Credit” or “Debit.”
When you are asked to choose a payment method, select “Credit” or “Debit.”
Once you choose “Credit,” Google Pay will prompt you to verify your card by using the last four digits of the credit card on file. This step is required for any new payment method in Google Play.
If you choose “Debit,” Google Pay will ask for your PIN (personal identification number).
Follow the onscreen prompts to verify your card.
Follow the onscreen prompts to verify your card.
- Select “Credit” or “Debit.” You may be prompted to select a payment method if you haven’t previously set up Google Pay. If so, choose the option that best matches your card type and follow the onscreen instructions.
- Enter your CVV number if necessary. Entering your CVV number is not required in all cases but may be required when making certain transactions (such as international purchases) or activating a new card in GPay for the first time.
When asked if you want to use Google Pay again in the future, select “Yes.”
When asked if you want to use GPay again in the future, select “Yes.”
You will be asked to enter your password. If you don’t have one, select “No.” This will allow Android Pay and other apps that use a passcode or fingerprint authentication to function normally. You then need to re-enter that information when prompted. You may also need to enter your Google account password for the app to access it—if so, enter it here as well. Once this is done successfully, tap Done!
Google Pay is straightforward to use (and very secure)!
Google Pay is a fast, simple way to pay with your phone at checkout. It’s accepted at over 6 million locations across the country and works on most major smartphones (including iPhone and Samsung).
But what does it mean? Here’s how it works:
- To get started, download the Google Pay app from your app store or visit www.google.com/pay in your web browser (if you don’t have existing transaction history, you’ll need to add a card first).
- You’ll be prompted to add a debit or credit card that has been issued by a U.S.-based financial institution—no prepaid cards or gift cards allowed! You can also set up multiple cards if you have one for work and another for personal use; make sure they’re all connected to the same bank account so they can be used interchangeably with any vendor accepting Google Pay near you!
Conclusion
You can do tons of things with GPay on your phone, and these are just a few. For example, you can get it on your Android or iPhone, create a new card in the app, or use it online with Chrome or Safari to complete purchases in stores where contactless is accepted by simply tapping your phone at checkout — all without ever having to unlock your device or even open an app!
