How to set up and use Google Pay on your Android phone to make contactless payments at thousands of stores

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You can set up Google Pay to pay for goods and services both online and in stores using your Android phone.
To do this, you’ll need to have the Google Pay app on your Android phone. Once you’ve installed it, start the app and follow the step-by-step setup instructions.
You’ll need to add at least one payment method and follow the instructions for in-store purchases if you want to use Google Pay in stores.
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Google Pay is Google’s answer to Apple Pay — it lets you use your phone to make contactless payments in many stores, and also make purchases in apps and on websites.

All you’ll need to do to use it in stores is open the Google Pay app and hold your phone over a compatible card reader, which should scan your phone automatically.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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