How to set up and use Google Pay

Google Pay is a digital wallet tied to your Google account. You can use it to send or request money with friends (kind of like Venmo), use it in apps like Caviar to pay for things and use it at a store or restaurant with an Android phone or on a watch running Wear OS. But perhaps the real reason to use Google Pay is that it's faster and more secure than using a physical debit or credit card.

Replacing Android Pay and Google Wallet in 2018, Google Pay works without sending stores and restaurants your actual card numbers. Essentially, your credit and debit card information is securely stored on Google's servers, and instead of transmitting your card's numbers, Google Pay uses a token called a virtual account number as a stand-in.
We walk you through how to set up Google Pay and use it.

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[dbarlotta]

Thank you for telling me up front that I would have to give my card numbers. As an older guy who is not really into this stuff, I sincerely appreciate your straight forward presentation.

[jennzenn]

Why do I feel uneasy giving my card details to Google. Is it just me ?

[cakeywakey_]

I got an ad for goggle pay right when I clicked this 😂

[p.macdermott]

At last, an instructional video that is also entertaining. Very well explained. Thank you.

[KubuntuYou]

When I pay it asks me for a pin but I don't see any place to set that up. It's a credit card so there shouldn't be any pin. Am I missing something?

[MsRiau]

Thank you! I enjoyed your video. Question..there are some stores that require a PIN number (some don't). I can't figure out how or where to add that pin. Note, I did add a pin but it doesn't work when i'm purchasing an item from a store. So far I've only been able to use it at food places. Any suggestions?

[kevinle]

Do we need to enter a phone number to use google pay? And can you accept funds without entering a bank/card data?

[doominus]

So can you pay with google play wireless on market?

[joeyashcraft]

I want to ask your question every time you want to use a certain card do you have to switch it out of default for contactless payment I just want to know the details of that so every time you use a card or a certain card you have to switch it out is that Default for contactless

[bwneyez]

The Fargo shirt and the golden girls background and screen saver 😂😂😂😂

[Kxng_.Spencer]

Would you need internet to make payments ?

[electrology]

Can I put AMC Movie Tickets and Airline Tickets in the google pay app? Like how one can do it in iPhone's Wallet app?

[nanakanning]

I'm confused here.
Can I use goggle pay if I only redeemed with a gift card to make payments in shops, restaurants etc...?

[GetQuote]

Am new and it's 2023. But I love this guy man! Love this guy!

[DMRVR]

When I started watching this video, I thought you had at least 100 thousand subs. I didn't realize you only had 17.5k. YOU DESERVE SO MUCH MORE!! Incredibly high quality content. Great explanations, great video quality (glorious 4K), and phenomenal editing. Amazing work. Keep it up!

[ultraistinct]

Hello, i wont know when this feature will arrive and be available in Italy?

[urfav_gordito]

Hello there do you have to add a credit card

[stasiuwong]

Do I have to turn on Wi-Fi or my mobile data while making the NFC payment?

[manmohanmetha]

Does money transaction via Google pay have fees/charges in United States?

[tupregunta]

When completing the application, on terms and conditions, GP mentions a service charge. What is the charge?