Similar to Apple Pay on iOS devices, you can
easily make a payment using Google Pay in the physical stores by holding
your Android phone near a compatible payment terminal.
Once you do so, the transaction happens more
or less automatically. The process is incredibly convenient.
Here's how to make sure that Google Pay is set
up for in-store purchases, and how to actually make that purchase. Just note
that although Google Pay is available on iPhones, you can only use it for
in-store purchases on an Android.
How to enable in-store purchases in Google Pay
Before anything, you should make sure that you've installed the Google Pay app on your
Android, and added at least one payment method.
Once you have the app set up, all you need to
do is enable NFC or "near-field communications" on your phone. This
is what lets it connect to credit card readers in stores.
1. Open
the Settings app and tap "Connections," or "Connection
preferences," depending on your device.
2. Make sure that "NFC and payment" is turned on by swiping the button to the right.
3. You'll also have to make sure that Google Pay is set as the default payment method on your phone. On some Androids, this option will be located in the "Connection preferences" section. On the "Connection preferences" page, tap "Contactless payments" under "NFC."
4. Then, select the option for "Payment default: Google Pay."
On other Android phones, the default payment
option may be located in the "Apps & Notifications" section of
your Settings app. Open the Settings app, tap "Apps &
Notifications," and select "Default apps." Then tap "Tap
& Pay." Lastly, set Google Pay as the default app.
How to use Google Pay in a store
When it's time to pay with your card or
contactless payment, you should:
1. Unlock
your phone, but you don't need to open the Google Pay app.
2. Position the back of your phone close to the payment terminal for a few seconds. You might need to experiment a bit, since different terminals put the NFC antenna in different locations, but this will get easier with time as you learn what position works for the payment terminals you commonly use. If the terminal has a wireless or contactless payment symbol on it, try putting the phone near that logo.
3. The
Google Pay app should launch automatically, and you may be required to enter
your PIN or use the fingerprint reader.
4. After a
moment, you should see a check mark appear, indicating that the purchase is
complete.
If Google Pay doesn't start, try repositioning
the phone until it does. You might also want to confirm with the cashier that
the terminal actually does support Google Pay some older terminals don't have
contactless payments.
But also keep in mind that just because you
don't see a contactless or wireless logo, it doesn't mean the terminal won't
support Google Pay.
How to use Google Pay in online stores
When you're shopping online using your Android
phone, you may notice Google Pay as a payment option. If that's the case.
here's how to use it.
2. Press the Google Pay payment option.
3. Follow the prompts when you're ready to checkout.
You can also easily send money to others using
the Google Pay mobile app.