Google Pay, which is also well known as Google Tez, is an application that allows users to make payments and make money transfers just through the phone. It is a digital payment method that allows you to send or receive money directly by a deposit in a link leading to the bank account..
This application is simple to use and allows users to make contactless payments at a store, grocery store, etc. or to make a simple transfer to someone who also has Google Pay money.
How to set up and use Google Pay
The required conditions:
1. Android smartphones must be on Android Lollipop or the most recent versions;
2. Apple smartphones must be on iOS 12 or later versions;
3. An Internet connection;
4. The telephone number used to register must be the same as the one registered with the bank;
5. The SIM card must be able to function and be able to receive messages and calls..
The initialization steps:
1. Open the App Store (for Apple devices) or Play Store (for Android devices) on your smartphone and download the Google Pay app.
2. Start the app and choose your language..
3. Type the phone number you are using.
4. The Google Pay app will now ask you for certain permissions, please accept and confirm.
5. Sign in to your Google account, then continue.
6. Now wait to receive the One-Time Password (OTP) and press the next button.
7. As soon as the verification process is complete, you will need to log into your bank account.
Registering a bank account on Google Pay:
1. To get started, make sure your bank supports UPI payment services, otherwise you may not be able to use Google Pay.
2. Now open Google Pay and tap your photo.
3. Tap the “Add Bank Account” option.
4. Select your bank from the list presented.
5. If you already have a UPI account with the PIN code, the application will ask you to enter this information or you can also choose to create a new one.
6. Enter the expiration date and confirm.
7. Wait for the verification process to be completed. Once completed, you will be able to use the app.
Make payments using Google Pay:
1. Open Google Pay on your smartphone.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
3. Select a contact to whom you want to send money. Press "New" if you want to add a contact that is not yet in your list.
4. Press “Pay” and enter the expected amount.
5. Choose the option "Proceed to payment".
6. Enter your UPI PIN code to complete the payment process.
And There you go ! It really is that simple. Now enjoy much more convenient payment and transfers with Google Pay!