How To Use Google Pay In South Africa

What is Google Pay?

Google Pay is a mobile payment service developed by Google to power in-app, online, and in-person contactless purchases on mobile devices, enabling users to make payments with Android phones, tablets, or watches. 

How To Use Google Pay In South Africa

Here is a detailed guide on how to set up Google Pay services on your device:

  • Download the ‘Google Wallet app from the Google Play Store
  • Once installed, select ‘Payment Card’ (this can be found under the ‘Add to Wallet’ section)
  • Choose ‘+ New credit or debit card
  • Follow on-screen prompts to load your bank card details on the app
  • Follow the prompts to verify your bank card

This is how you use Google Pay to make payments at till points:

  • Open the app
  • Select the card you wish to use
  • Tap your device on the payment terminal (first verify if the terminal supports contactless payments)
  • Use your fingerprint, face ID, or one-time pin to authenticate the transaction.

How do I receive money from Google Pay?

Receive or claim money someone sent you

  1. Open the Google Pay app.
  2. At the top right, tap your profile picture or Account.
  3. Tap Money in Google Pay or Google Pay balance.
  4. Under “Pending activities,” review any transactions that are pending acceptance.
  5. Tap View payment.
  6. Tap Accept or Decline.

Can I use Google Pay to withdraw money from an ATM?

Google Pay is a very useful way to make mobile payments when you’re out and about. Where you can find a contactless ATM, you can also make cash withdrawals with Google Pay, so you don’t need to carry your card with you at all.