Add or remove a bank account on Google Pay (2024)

When you set up Google Pay for the first time, you’ll be asked to add a form of payment to send and receive money.

Checklist for addition of bank account on Google Pay

Verify the addition of your bank account with a debit card or Aadhaar

When you add a bank account on Google Pay, you will need to verify your account using a debit card or Aadhaar.

• Make sure you have a debit card or Aadhaar linked to the bank account you want to add.
• Make sure your Aadhaar is linked to the same mobile number registered with the bank account that you want to add. To find the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar number:
  1. Go to https://uidai.gov.in.
  2. Under “Select preferred language,” tap the preferred language.
  3. Tap My Aadhaar Aadhaar services.
  4. Tap Verify email/mobile number.

If you can’t find the option to link your bank account to Google Pay through an Aadhaar number, contact your bank. To get contact details for your bank, go to www.digisaathi.info.

Add a bank account with a debit card on Google Pay

1. On your mobile device, open the Google Pay app .
2. At the top right, tap Profile picture and then Add bank account.
3. Select your bank from the list. If you can’t find your bank, it doesn’t work with Google Pay.
4. Select the account that you want to add from the list of accounts.
5. To verify your account, add your debit card details such as the last 6 digits of card and the expiry date.

   

6. Next, you’ll need to create a UPI PIN. To create a UPI PIN, follow the on-screen instructions.
   • If you have an existing UPI PIN: You'll be asked to enter it.
   • If you don’t have an existing UPI PIN: Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new UPI PIN.
   • If you don’t remember your PIN: Tap Forgot PIN and follow the instructions.

Add a bank account with Aadhaar on Google Pay

Important: Your bank account must support Aadhaar-based onboarding. If not, contact your bank to inquire about the availability of Aadhaar-based onboarding on UPI apps. To get the contact details for your bank, go to www.digisaathi.info.

1. On your mobile device, open the Google Pay app .
2. At the top right, tap Profile picture.
3. Select Bank account.
4. Tap Add bank account.
5. Select your bank from the list. (If you can’t find your bank on the list, it doesn’t work with Google Pay.)
6. Select the account that you want to add from the list of accounts.
7. To verify your account, you need to add in your Aadhaar details: Enter the first six digits of your Aadhaar number and follow the on-screen instructions.
8. Next, you’ll need to create a UPI PIN. To create a UPI PIN, follow the on-screen instructions.
   • If you have an existing UPI PIN: You'll be asked to enter it.
   • If you don’t have an existing UPI PIN: Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new UPI PIN.
   • If you don’t remember your PIN: Tap Forgot PIN and follow the instructions.

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