In a Nutshell
If you’re looking for an app that supports peer-to-peer, in-store and online payments, Google Pay should be on your list of options — but the app works best for Android users.Editorial Note: Intuit Credit Karma receives compensation from third-party advertisers, but that doesn’t affect our editors’ opinions. Our third-party advertisers don’t review, approve or endorse our editorial content. Information about financial products not offered on Credit Karma is collected independently. Our content is accurate to the best of our knowledge when posted.
A contactless payment method like Google Pay can be a quick and convenient alternative to cash or credit cards, but it’s primarily for Android users.
Google Pay allows you to make in-app, in-store and online purchases as well as pay and receive payments from others with your smartphone. It also provides multiple layers of security to protect card and bank account data and guard against phishing and malware.