Instructions for using Google Wallet for beginners

Google Wallet is Google's mobile payment platform. With this platform, users can turn their smartphone into an electronic wallet to pay anywhere. In the article below, Network Administrator will show you how to use Google Wallet for beginners.

1. Log in

To sign in to Google Wallet, you must have a Google account. If you don't have a Google account, you can consult how to create a Google account here.

If you already have a Google account, go to wallet.google.com, log in to your Google account and password and then click Sign in.

Next set up your Google Wallet by entering your personal and billing information, then click Accept and create.

2. Check privacy and security settings

Personal settings:

You must make sure that the information and settings are correct. To do this, click the jagged icon in the top right corner of the Google Wallet homepage.

To edit the name and address you just need to click on the Edit button on the left.

Identity verification:

On the Google Wallet settings page, you will see the Verify button .

Verifying identity will allow you to access some online features at wallet.google.com and on applications. These features include activating a free Google Wallet Card with monitoring 24/7 activities and receiving notifications. Google requires this information because "financial regulations require payment providers to take steps to verify the client's identity."

Create Wallet pin:

To ensure the safety of your Wallet account, create a custom 4-character pin code. This is to enhance the security layer for your Wallet. When you send money, open an application or withdraw money from an ATM using a Google Wallet Card, you will have to use this pin.

To set a pin for Wallet, on Wallet settings window, click Set PIN . Enter the code consisting of 4 characters and then click Create PIN.

3. Install the application on the mobile device

To install the app on your mobile device, go to the Google Wallet homepage, then click Install now in the top right corner. Choose Android or iOS to navigate to Google Play Store or iTunes Store and download the free app.

After downloading the application, proceed to open the app, log in to your Google account and Wallet pin.

4. Add money to Google Wallet

Add money to Google Wallet on your computer:

To add money to Google Wallet on your computer, follow the steps below:

- First go to wallet.google.com, then click on the Payment methods in the left pane.

- Click Add to Wallet Balance and choose how you want to add money and enter the value of the money you want to add.

- Click Add money .

Add money to Google Wallet on mobile apps:

- Click the icon of 3 horizontal lines in the top left corner of the application, select Wallet Balance and then click Add money.

- Choose how you want to add money and enter the amount you want to add.

- Click Add money.

5. Activate Google Wallet Card

You can use Google Wallet Card to 'save' money from Google Wallet Balance. This card will be linked to your account and you can use it to pay.

On the computer, to activate Google Wallet Card, click Wallet Card and app. After confirming the identity, you may request the card.

On the mobile app, to activate Google Wallet Card, click Get your card under My Wallet .

Google Wallet Card will be sent directly to your email address.

6. Online payment

To use Google Wallet online payment, you just need to find the Buy with Google button on the application when making a payment. Sites that offer this option include: 1-800 Flowers, Five Guys, Domino's Pizza, Uber, Toys 'R' Us and many other websites.

You can also buy apps and games from Google Play Store, Drive, YouTube and some Google properties pages.

To use Google Wallet Card on Store, choose credit or debit when making payment and enter Wallet pin if required.

If you use a mobile app on an Android device, you can easily pay anywhere.

7. Transfer money to another person

To transfer money to another person, click the Send Money button on the computer or on the mobile application. If your identity verification fails or this step is ignored you will be asked to confirm again.

To do this, you may be asked to confirm by phone number or submit an online document. Follow the steps on the screen to confirm.

After you have confirmed your success, you can send money to any of your friends and relatives living in the United States by email address. Transferring money directly from a bank account or Google Wallet Balance is free. However, the transfer by Credit or Debit card will charge a shipping fee of 2.9%.

Here are some ways to transfer money to others:

- On the computer, click on Send Money in the left pane.

- On the mobile device, open the application and click Send Money.

- On Gmail messages, click on the icon '$' in the attachment.

If the recipient does not have a Google Wallet account, then they will be required to sign in to the account to accept the amount you have transferred.

8. Delete your Google Wallet account

If you want to delete your Google Wallet account, visit Google Wallet contact form and complete the required information.

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