How to open Google Wallet (2024)

You can quickly find and use any cards, passes, or IDs that you’ve saved to Wallet.

With the Google Wallet app

Open the Google Wallet app .
Find any items that you added to Wallet.
- To find cards that you've added as payment methods: swipe left and right.
- To find and use other cards, passes and IDs that you've added: from the bottom of the screen, swipe up.
- To use any card, pass or ID that you've stored: tap on it.

With a Samsung phone

On supported Samsung phones, you can add a Google Wallet shortcut to your lock screen, side key, or Bixby key.

From Quick Settings

Important: This method only works on devices with Android 12 and up. Some Android phones may not have this feature as part of the Quick Settings menu.

Unlock your phone.
To find the Quick Settings menu, from the top of your screen, swipe down.
- To expand it fully, swipe down again.
Tap the tile for Wallet. If you added a card, it appears here.
You can find and use debit and credit cards that you added. To find everything that you added to Google Wallet, at the bottom of the screen, tap Show all.
- To find cards that you've added as payment methods: swipe left and right.
- To find and use other cards, passes and IDs that you've added: from the bottom of the screen, swipe up.
- To use any card, pass or ID that you've stored: tap on it.
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From the lock screen

Important: This method only works on devices with Android 12 and up. Some Android phones may not have this feature. To access Google Wallet from the lock screen, you must first add a payment method.

At the bottom right of your phone’s lock screen, tap Wallet .
Unlock your phone.
You can find and use debit and credit cards that you’ve added. To find everything that you added to Google Wallet, at the bottom of the screen, tap Show all.
- To find cards that you've added as payment methods: swipe left and right.
- To find and use other cards, passes and IDs that you've added: from the bottom of the screen, swipe up.
- To use any card, pass or ID that you've stored: tap on it.

Turn quick Wallet access on or off

Open your phone’s Settings app.
Tap Display Lock screen.
Turn Show wallet on or off.

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How do I open Google Wallet easily? ›

How to open Google Wallet

Open the Google Wallet app .
Find any items that you added to Wallet. To find cards that you added as payment methods: Swipe left and right. To find and use other cards, passes, and IDs that you added: From the bottom of the screen, swipe up. To use any card, pass, or ID you stored: Tap on it.

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Why does Google Wallet not open? ›

If your Google Wallet app isn't performing as expected, it might be due to an outdated version. An outdated app can be a significant culprit in Google Wallet malfunctions. Ensure you're running the latest version: Open the Google Play Store.

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Why is my Google Wallet asking for a PIN? ›

To make payments with Google Wallet, you must have a screen lock set up on your device and verify that it's you for your security. You can verify that it's you in Google Wallet using several methods: PIN. Pattern.

How do I get my Google Wallet to work? ›

How do I pay with Google Wallet? Set up your Android phone for easy contactless payments. Just add your credit or debit cards to get started. When you're ready to pay, unlock your phone, hold it near the reader, and look for the check mark to know your payment has been accepted.

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How do I access my wallet quickly? ›

To enable or disable the Quick Access Wallet from the lock screen, users can use the Show wallet toggle in Settings > Display > Lock screen. ...
Users can turn off the Quick Access Wallet feature from the Settings app. ...
In Android 12 or higher, the Quick Access Wallet is always visible in the quick settings shade.

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Does Google Wallet have a shortcut? ›

Google Wallet makes use of a lockscreen shortcut or Quick Settings Tile, with a previous iteration putting your “Cards & Passes” on the power menu (Android 11).

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What has happened to Google Wallet? ›

Google's strategy around Google Wallet and Google Pay has chopped and changed over the years; Google Wallet first emerged in 2011 but didn't see much traction, only to be replaced by Google Pay in 2018. Then in 2022, Google announced that Google Wallet was coming back to replace Google Pay, but not in all markets.

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What is the difference between Google Pay and Google Wallet? ›

Generally, Google Pay was used to send and receive money between people, sync and view activity on credit / debit cards, and take advantage of coupon offers. Google Wallet is used to store credit cards, loyalty cards, etc., and can be used to pay at stores that accept Google Pay.

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Do I have to open Google Wallet to pay? ›

You don't need to open the Google Wallet app. Tip: In most countries or regions, smaller transactions don't require you to unlock your phone.

How do I find my Google Wallet PIN? ›

To help you recover your account, please follow these steps:Open the Google Pay app on your Android device. On the login screen, tap on the "Forgot PIN?" or "Forgot Pattern?" option. This option might vary depending on the version of the app you have.

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Why is my Google account asking for a PIN? ›

You'll be asked to use a Google Account PIN in a few different situations, including when: You approve purchases in Google Play (optional). You send someone money in Google Pay. You set up a Roku box.

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How do I reset my Google Wallet? ›

How to Reset Google Wallet App Data

Open your phone's Settings app.
Locate and tap on Apps or Applications.
Find Google Wallet in the list of apps and tap on it.
Look for the Storage or Storage & Cache section.
Tap on Clear Data or Clear storage. A confirmation prompt might appear; tap Delete or OK to confirm.

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Why is my wallet app not working? ›

Google Wallet may not work in stores with phones that: Run developer versions of Android. Are rooted, run a custom ROM, or have modified factory software. Due to security risks, Google Wallet doesn't run on these phones.

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How do I reactivate my Google Wallet? ›

Your payments profile might be deactivated. To reactivate your profile, submit your payment information. Sign in to Google Pay. If you have a red alert, enter your payment information and wait for the team to respond.

Do I have to open Google Wallet to use it? ›

You don't need to open the Google Wallet app. Tip: In most countries or regions, smaller transactions don't require you to unlock your phone.

How do I use Google Wallet at checkout? ›

Hold your Android device near the card reader and wait for the checkmark. Pay with your default card or select another. Google Pay will handle the rest. Order free stickers for your business to let customers know you accept Google Pay.

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Is Google Wallet always on? ›

While NFC is on, ANY payment app, be it your bank's own solution, or Google Wallet, stays active, even on the lock screen. Google Wallet does not currently offer a native way to disable it from working unless the app is open.