Google Pay | Barclays (2024)

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The Barclays app

A fast, secure way to pay

Use your Android device to pay with your debit card whenever you see the Google Pay¹or contactless logo.

A fast and simple way to make contactless payments
Secure to set up, secure to use
Use online, in app or in shops

Pay securely with your phone

No more digging for cards at checkout – just tap and go, knowing that your payments are safely encrypted before, during and after every purchase. When you pay with Google Pay, your real card information is never shared. Instead, an encrypted virtual account number is used to represent your info, so your real card details stay safe. Have control over who can see and use your data in the ‘Privacy Settings’ of your Google Wallet.

In store payments

Google Pay works anywhere contactless payments are accepted. Just wake up your Android phone or smart watch and hold it near the reader until you see a tick mark. You don’t even need to open the app.

In-app and online payments

Use Google Pay to check out even faster on your favourite apps and sites.

Once you’ve added a card to your Google Wallet, you won’t need to enter your payment details again. Just choose Google Pay at checkout, confirm your purchase and you’re done.

The Barclays app How to add a card to Google Pay It's easy to do.
Log in and tap 'Cards' from the Quick Links section.
Here you'll see the 'Add to G Pay' button.
To learn more about it, tap here.
To add the selected card on Google Pay, tap the 'Add to G Pay' button.
Read through Barclays terms and conditions and if you're happy, tap 'Accept'.
You'll now need to set up a screen lock on your device if you haven't already.
You may need to verify your card with a one-time passcode sent to you in a text message.
When you receive it, enter the passcode, or for other verification methods, tap 'More options'.
After verification, your card will be set up.
And that's all done.
If you'd like to add the card to Google Pay on any other devices, tap the 'Add to G Pay' button and follow the same process.

Using Google Pay

Download the Google Wallet app from Google Play
Launch the Google Wallet app
Select ‘Add to Google Wallet’
·Select the card you want to add and save it as the ‘Payment card (to make contactless payments)’
Follow the on-screen instructions
Verify your card if needed
How to start using ‘tap to pay’
Open the Google Wallet app
In the top right-hand corner, tap your profile picture or account icon
Select ‘Tap to pay setup’
Make sure you’ve
Turned on near field communication (NFC) in your connections settings
Set Google Pay as your default payment app
Added a contactless payment method to your Google Wallet
Set up a screen lock
You’ll need to do all of these before you can make contactless payments.
How to use ‘tap to pay’
Make sure you’ve added a payment card to your Google Wallet
When you’re ready to pay, unlock your phone and hold it near the contactless payment reader
Wait for your phone to show the tick mark for payment confirmation
How to add a card to your Androidsmart watch
On your watch, open the Google Wallet app
Select ‘Get started’
Set up a lock screen if you haven’t already
Follow your phone’s instructions to add a credit or debit card
Your card will now show on your smart watch
Make a payment in a shop on your watch
Open the Google Wallet app
Hold your watch over the contactless payment reader until you hear a sound or your watch vibrates
You can find a list of past transactions and activity by tapping on any debit cards that you’ve added to your Google Wallet.
Important:You can only find transactions after you’ve added the card to Google Wallet. For a full history of your card transactions, check your bank statements.
To find activity for a card
Open the Google Wallet app
To find the relevant card, you may need to swipe left
Select your card
At the bottom, select ‘Details’, then ‘Activity’
At the top, you can find your most recent action or transaction
If you remove a card, you’ll lose its activity history.
Open the Google Wallet app
Find the payment method you want to remove
Swipe left to browse all cards added to Google Wallet
Tap the card you want to remove
In the top right-hand corner, tap ‘More’
Select ‘Remove payment method’
To tap and pay with cards that aren’t your default card
Open the Google Wallet app
At the top, swipe left until you find the card you want to use
Hold the back of your phone against the contactless payment reader
Google Pay Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

Google Pay is available to Personal, Premier, Wealth and Business Banking customers who have a Barclays debit card.
Terms and conditions apply. You need to have a current account with us and a mobile phone number to use the Barclays app. You need to be at least 13 years old to use Google Pay.

Important information

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