Step-by-Step Guide to use Google Pay in 2025

 

 Google has officially launched its mobile payment service, Google Wallet, in Pakistan. This service enables users to make online transactions, in-app purchases, and contactless payments in person using their mobile devices. With this launch, Google Wallet brings seamless and secure digital payments to users across Pakistan.

Google Wallet in Pakistan

Google Wallet offers users a secure, convenient, and efficient payment experience, supporting not only digital transactions but also items like loyalty cards and boarding passes. Currently, the following bank cards can be added to Google Wallet/Google Pay in Pakistan:

• Bank AlFalah – Visa and Mastercard (debit & credit cards)
• Bank of Punjab – Mastercard (credit cards)
• Faysal Bank Noor – Mastercard (debit cards)
• HBL – Visa and Mastercard (debit & credit cards)
• JazzCash – Mastercard (debit cards)
• Meezan Bank – Visa and Mastercard (debit cards)

Customers with eligible bank cards in Pakistan can now add their cards to Google Wallet, allowing them to make contactless payments using their Android smartphones or Wear OS devices at any supported terminal. Additionally, Google Wallet payment cards enable seamless online and in-app transactions at any merchant displaying the Google Pay button.

How to set up Google Pay

• First of all, you must have an active Google Account. If don't create one.
• Download the Google Pay app from your device's app store.

Open the app and select your country from the upper right corner.

Sign in with your Google account.

Tap Continue and set up your privacy preferences – you can choose to let people find you using your phone number or make your transactions public.

If you prefer to skip this step, select Not Now and adjust your preferences later in your Google account settings.

Add a payment method by linking your debit card, credit card, bank account, or PayPal to your Google Pay account.

Tap "Add an account" (on iOS) or "Link account" (on Android) to complete the setup.

Note: If you’ve previously added credit or debit cards to your phone’s native wallet app, Google Pay may automatically import them into the app.

Google Pay, a third-party service, uses Plaid to retrieve transaction and balance information from your accounts.

Tap "Accept" to agree, then select "Continue" on the next screen to proceed.

Select your financial institution from the list or use the search bar to find it.

Once located, select it and log in using your banking credentials.

• If Google Pay successfully connects to your bank, you’ll receive a confirmation message.
• Tap "Continue" to complete the setup.

✅ You’re all set! You can now use Google Pay for contactless payments, online transactions, and more.

How to Send and Receive Money with Google Pay

Once your bank account or debit card is linked, you can send or request money effortlessly.

To send money, tap “Send or Request”, select the recipient, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction.

To request money, enter the person’s email address or phone number, then send the request.

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