Ready to get started using Google Pay to buy in stores? Getting set up is easy and should only take a few minutes. Just follow the steps below.
Step 1: Set up the app
- Make sure your phone is running Android Lollipop (5.0) or higher and meets the requirements to pay in stores.
- Download the Google Pay app.
- Open the app and follow the instructions.
Step 2: Add a payment method
If you didn’t add a payment method when you set up the app or want to add another payment method, here’s how to add one.
- Open the Google Pay app.
- At the bottom, tap Payment.
- Tap + Payment method.
- Choose the type of payment method.
- Take a picture of your card. You can also enter the details manually.
If you have trouble adding a card, make sure your card is on the list of supported cards.
Step 3: Add passes
You can add loyalty cards, gift cards, offers, and tickets to your Google Pay.
Add loyalty or gift cards
- Open the Google Pay app.
- At the bottom, tap Passes.
- At the bottom, tap + Pass.
- For loyalty cards, tap Loyalty program. For gift cards, tap Gift card.
- Find the merchant or program name and tap it.
- Follow the onscreen instructions. Your loyalty card will show up in Google Pay.
Learn how to use loyalty or gift cards.
Add offers or tickets
If you see G Pay Save to Google Pay in a retailer’s app or on their website, tap it.
Learn how to use offers or tickets.
Step 4: Make your first payment
- Shop at any store that accepts contactless payments. Here’s a list of major stores that accept Google Pay.
- When you’re ready to check out, unlock your phone and hold the back of it to the payment terminal screen until you see a blue checkmark on your phone.
- If prompted, follow the instructions on the payment terminal.