Google Pay can be used to make
contactless payments in stores,
to make purchases online,
and to send money to friends and family.
Here's how to use it.
Use our clickable sections below to keep track
of what step you're on during this tutorial.
Once installed from the Google Play store,
open the Google Pay app and press "Get started."
Connect your Gmail account
if you want Google Pay to easily find things
like coupons and boarding passes,
then select your location preference.
It looks like Google Pay has already found
a Best Western rewards account,
which it has put in its Passes category.
To add a card for payment,
you can press on "Payment" at the bottom
and then press the "Payment method" button.
You can link a credit card, debit card,
or a PayPal account.
Go through the prompts of adding the card,
and Google will then verify it's you
before you use your new payment method.
You may need to add more details to a card
if it prompts you to set up in-store payments.
You can change what card you use
as your default in-store payment
by pressing on the card and choosing
the "Default for in-store payments" option.
Once you are verified and your cards are set up,
here's how you can use Google Pay in a store.
Using Google Pay in store is
only available for Android users.
Make sure NFC is enabled
on your phone in its settings
and that contactless payments are on
and set to Google Pay.
If the store's payment terminal accepts Google Pay,
it will typically have one of these symbols on it.
Unlock your phone.
You do not need to open the Google Pay app.
Position the back of your phone
close to the payment terminal for a few seconds.
The placement of where to put your phone
will vary based on the terminal.
If you see a contactless payment symbol,
try to get close to that.
You may be required to enter your PIN
or use the fingerprint reader, but after a moment,
you should see a check mark appear,
indicating that the purchase is complete.
When you're paying for something online,
you may notice Google Pay as an option.
Press it and follow the prompts
when you are ready to check out.
To send money to someone using Google Pay,
press the "Send" button,
then press the "Send or request" button.
Search for your recipient using
a phone number or email address,
or choose it from your contacts.
Choose your amount and press "Send."
Google recommends adding a debit card to send the money,
which is also one of the fastest methods of transfer.
You can also add a bank account
or a Google Pay balance to make the transfer.
Your recipient must also use Google Pay
and claim the money within 14 days,
or it will be returned back to you.