Introduction to Google Pay

Google Pay is a convenient way of using credit cards and debit cards online without sharing sensitive card information with the recipient of the money. If you don´t like the idea of sending private card information to a multitude of vendors online, Google Pay might be an interesting option for you. You share your information with Google Pay, and then use Google Pay to verify your transactions. Google Pay can also be used to verify transactions in brick-and-mortar shops where the card terminal accepts Google Pay verification.

Google Pay is still a fairly new thing. It emerged from Google Wallet and Android Pay in 2018.

Can Google Pay only be used with Android phones?

No, but that is a common misconception. In reality, Google Pay can be used on normal computers, Android mobile devices and iOS mobile devices.

Google Pay mobile apps are available for both Android smartphones and tablets and for iOS smartphones and tablets. For Android devices, download the app from the Google Play store. For iOS devices, download the app from the Apple App Store. Once you have downloaded the app, open it and follow the on-screen instructions to get started using Google Pay.

On a normal computer, go to pay.google.com, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Google Account

If you don´t already have a Google Account, you will need to create one before you can use Google Pay. Creating and using a Google Account is free.

Examples of supported networks

• Visa / Visa Debit / Visa electron

Mastercard / Debit Mastercard

Maestro

American Express

Discover

Diners Club

JCB

PayPal, but so far only in the USA and Germany

EFTPOS in Australia

Interac in Canada

Nanaco, Edy, Suica, Waon, QUICPay and iD in Japan

Unified Payments Interface / Rupay in India

Conclusion

Google Pay is a convenient way of confirming transactions online or offline, but it is not a stand-alone transaction method. Still, many users like that they can add several cards to the Google Pay and use the same verification for all of them, instead of using various methods. Google Pay is also used by internet users who do not wish to share sensitive card information with every e-vendor they shop from or online gambling site they deposit to.

For online casino players, it is a drawback that Google Pay can not be used to carry out withdrawals. It is also negative that so few online casinos accept Google Pay.