Google Pay

  • Last updated on May 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Where and how to use Google Pay in stores

Google Pay can be used in more places than you think. It works in selected supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, clothing stores, gas stations, beauty shops, and other retailers that accept mobile payments. 

On Android devices in eligible countries, you can use Google Pay to pay in stores if you see one of these logos:

Google PayTerminal logo
Symbol for Google PaySymbol for contactless payment

How Google Pay works

If you have added one or more payment methods to Google Pay, you can set up contactless payment.

  1. Open the Google Pay app.
  2. At the top left, press the menu  MenuPayment Methods.
  3. Select  Turn on contactless payment next to the payment method you want to configure for contactless payment.
  4. Follow the instructions to confirm the payment method.

How to pay with Google Pay

1. Install or open the app.

If you don't have the Google Pay Android app, download it here.

Here you can get more information on how to get started.

2. Add a card.

See how to add a card.

3. Pay in a shop.

When asked to pay, simply unlock your phone and hold the back of it up to the payment terminal until you see a blue tick.

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