Google Pay lets you store not just your credit cards or debit cards, you can load loyalty cards, gift cards, bank accounts, coupons, campus IDs, movie tickets, boarding passes, event tickets, and even public transportation tickets, all in one place.

Let's get to know its features, new additions, and its pros and cons. Google Pay now has around 150 million users in 30 countries. All you need is to download the app, sign in to your Google account, and select a preferred method of payment. You don't need to bring your physical wallet or carry cards to make purchases.

The payment app aims to be a one-stop-shop for all your everyday financial management needs, from contactless payment to budgeting to splitting restaurant bills to getting cash-back offers and more. It also allows you to send money to your friends. Like any other mobile payment apps, Google Pay or G-Pay allows you to store your credit or debit card information so that you can make in-store, in-app, online, or in-person contactless purchases on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches. The app is also compatible with Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch. It came from the merger of Google Wallet (launched in 2011) Android Pay (launched in 2015) in 2018.Ĭurrently, Google Pay is supported by all Android devices with operating system 5.0 (Lollipop) & above and iOS 12.0 or later. Google Pay is the umbrella term of all Google's digital payment features.

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