How to Pay with Google Pay Online

Quick guide to shop online with Google Pay

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Last Updated: March 19, 2024

You can use Google Pay to pay select online merchants that accept this type of payment method. You should have a valid source of funds, such as credit or debit cards, linked to your Google Pay account in order to successfully proceed with the payment. If you have everything properly set up, paying online with Google Pay is very quick and easy.

Quick Steps

Sign in to Google Pay and go to the Payment methods page.
Click Add a credit or debit card and enter your card information before saving it.
Go to an online store that accepts Google Pay and place some items in your cart.
Select Google Pay as your payment method when checking out.

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Adding a Payment Method

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Open a new web browser tab or window, and visit the Google Pay website.
Under the Sign In box, type in your Gmail email address and password. This is your one Google ID for all of Google’s services, including Google Pay. Click the “Sign in” button to proceed.

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Click the link for “Payment methods” from the left panel menu. If you’ve already linked payment methods to Wallet, a list of them will be displayed here.
You’ll find this link at the top of the page. You can link up a new credit or debit card here if you haven’t linked any yet or add another credit or debit card to the existing payment methods.
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Enter your credit/debit card and billing information. You will be brought to a credit or debit card enrollment form. Fill up the form with your credit or debit card details, and click the “Save” button below it. Google Pay is secure, so you shouldn’t worry.
- Google Pay will validate your credit or debit card. It may take a few minutes for this to happen and may involve Google Pay posting a transaction to your credit or debit card. Once done, it will be added and linked to your Google Pay account.

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Do what you normally do when you purchase items online. Usually this involves putting things in your online shopping cart and doing a checkout when you’re done. On the Checkout page, you will see a summary of the items you’re buying, and the total amount to be paid.
When you’re asked for your payment method, select “Google Pay” or “Checkout.” You will be brought to the Google Pay Checkout page.
If you aren’t signed into your Google account yet, type your Gmail email address and password in the field provided on the lower right portion of the page, and click the “Sign in” button to proceed.
Your shopping cart with the corresponding prices will be displayed. The merchant you’re paying is also indicated in the title or header of the payment summary page. Go over this and make sure everything is good to go.
If you have multiple payment methods or credit or debit cards linked to your Google Pay account, there’s a drop-down list before you click “Place order now.” Select your payment method for this purchase from here.
Once you’ve verified everything, click the “Place order now” button on the bottom of the page. Google Pay will process your payment using the payment method you’ve selected. You will receive a confirmation message once your payment has been processed.

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Will there be as OTP confirmation required for the payment processing

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While paying someone or shopping online etc, you will be asked to enter the amount followed by your pin. Without the pin, it won't be confirmed.

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To send money to a family member, do they need a Google Pay account?

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No. There is no need for a Google Pay account. However, an account is needed. They will receive the money that you send through the Google Pay account.

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