Last Article Update 28.08.2026
Ever forgot your wallet at home when you went shopping? How annoying when you have to leave your purchases at the checkout. Good thing you can pay with your mobile phone in such cases, for example with Google Pay. Google Pay makes your payment process even more convenient. Instead of searching for physical cards or cash, you can just hold your smartphone up to a contactless payment terminal, as well as shop online with ease.
With Google Pay, you can link your Android smartphone or smartwatch to your debit or credit card to make contactless payments with your mobile phone or smartwatch. That way, you can use it to make contactless payments with NFC (Near Field Communication) in shops. It also works online or in the Play Store.
To start using Google Pay, you need a few (simple) things:
Oh, and you need to be at least 14 years old.
Start by choosing the debit card you want to activate. You have two options:
From George's cards menu:
1. Tap the card icon on the top right in your overview.
2. Go to "Add to Google Wallet".
3. The list shows all the cards you can activate. Choose the debit card you want. Want to use Apple Pay with a credit card? Follow the steps here.
From your account:
1. Tap on your current account and go to Cards.
2. Choose the debit card you want.
3. Tap on "Activate Google Pay".
You can also choose directly from your overview. Tap the three dots (...) next to your account and go to "Google Pay".
Once you choose a card, you will see a new window pop up.
1. Tap "Let's go".
2. You will see a signing screen. Sign this action.
3. George will now take you to Google Wallet. You should also get a text from your bank with a code to verify it's you. Enter this code in Google Wallet.
4. See the blue checkmark? Nice, you're done.
You can also set up your debit card for Google Pay in the Wallet app. Here's how:
1. Open the Google Wallet app.
2. Tap the "+" at the bottom.
3. Tap "Payment card" and choose "New credit or debit card".
5. With your camera, place your card within the frame. Google should automatically fill in your card details. You can also do this manually.
6. You will now see the Terms and Conditions of your bank. Please read them carefully and tap "Accept".
7. If asked, verify your payment method. You can ask for a verification code from your bank (email or text), or log in to the George app.
Google makes the first card you add your default payment method. To change this:
1. Swipe to the card you want and tap it.
2. Tap "Details" at the bottom and choose "Make default for tap to pay".
1. Unlock your phone.
2. Hold your phone up to the reader. You may need to enter a PIN.
3. See a blue checkmark? That means the payment worked. Success!
If you want to use another card in your Wallet:
1. Open the Google Wallet app.
2. Swipe from the right to go through your cards.
3. Tap the card you want.
1. Open the Wallet app on your phone.
2. Choose the card you want to remove.
3. Tap on the three dots on the top right.
4. Choose "Remove payment method".
You may not be able to remove a card if it's tied to an active subscription or has an outstanding payment.
Author: Charles Wagner