If you don't have the Play Store installed on your phone, you don't have access to a huge app store for mobile devices. Only in the official store you will find a huge number of games, programs and updates for them. Don’t let the word “store” scare you; a significant portion of applications are available for free or “shareware”.
Usually, when you buy a phone or tablet from a well-known brand, the Play Market is already installed on the device. But it happens that if you buy a device from a less popular manufacturer, you won’t find the app store icon. Then you will need these instructions for installing it on your Android.
How to set up payment on Google Play
First, it’s worth understanding how exactly you can make payments in the Google application. There are several ways through which it will be possible to purchase programs in the Play Market. Naturally, we are talking about those games that are not provided to people for free.
Options:
- Bank card. It can be either virtual or physical. Some people tie down their plastic that they use all the time. There are also those who specifically create a virtual card in order to hold funds on it specifically for the Play Market.
- Gift card. It can be passed on by friends or a person can purchase it themselves. Naturally, you will have to pay in advance.
- Electronic payment system PayPal. A person will have to register in it first in order to start using it.
- Mobile connection. Through it you can pay from your phone in Google Play. But first you need to check with the Beeline, Megafon or MTS operator whether it provides such an opportunity.
Having chosen the appropriate option, you can set up payment in Google Play. To do this, go to the application itself and click on the menu, then “Account” and “Add a payment method.” The screen will give instructions on how to do this, and the person will only have to follow them. It will be important to choose exactly the option that is suitable for the user, for example, a bank card. If everything is done correctly, then you can pay for the purchase using the specified method.
Payment security
When adding a new payment method, the application generates a virtual account instead of a real card number, which can be seen in the last 4 digits of the number on the card itself and in the Google Play application in the section of this card.
Thus, when the device is brought to the terminal, a connection is established via the NFC antenna, the HCE module sends an encrypted set of data to the terminal, the merchant’s terminal contacts the Google server, providing a virtual card number, the server compares the virtual number with the real one using the table and sends a request to the bank to transfer funds from the buyer's account to the seller's account.
Thus, for the seller, the recipient to whom the transaction request is sent changes, and for the buyer, the set of data “walking” on the open network changes. While this data is encrypted as securely as real data would be, G Pay adds an additional layer of security to protect users from attackers who can intercept Internet traffic.
What is an index when paying in the Play Store?
Often, when connecting a payment, people are faced with the need to enter an index. It must be indicated when a person links a bank card. This happens at the moment it is linked to the profile. You should remember certain nuances for the procedure to be successful.
Important! You will need to enter the postal code that was indicated when receiving the plastic. Otherwise, the registration will not be completed because the person will not pass the verification.
It consists of 6 digits, and in general every cardholder knows it. Sometimes there are situations when registration fails due to an incorrect index. This happens even if the person provided the data correctly. If a person does not understand what the problem is, then you can solve it as follows. It’s worth entering the index of the regional center and trying to confirm your registration again.
As a last resort, you can contact support if you cannot solve the problem yourself. It is quite possible that they will tell you what can be done in such a situation.
What banks and cards does it support?
The service is available in 28 countries around the world and supports most popular payment systems, such as:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Yandex money
- American Express
- Discover Card
- Diners Club
- JCB
At the moment, Mir, Visa Electron, Maestro cards, as well as special corporate cards are not available for connecting to Google Pay in Russia. More detailed information about the list of banks and the payment systems supported for each of them can be found at the link or contact the help desk of the desired bank.
How to pay for an application on Google Play
It’s worth taking a closer look at how you can pay for games on the Play Market. First, you should add a payment method and confirm it to proceed to the procedure. In general, there is nothing difficult about purchasing the game. For the first time, you can use the instructions to avoid making mistakes.
Procedure:
- You need to open the application of interest, for which you will need to make a payment.
- Next, you need to click on the button where the price is indicated. It is highlighted in green and located directly below the title.
- Now it is worth accepting the requested permissions, if, of course, the person agrees with them.
- The payment amount will appear, taking into account commissions, taxes and exchange rates. You will need to make sure the information is correct, and then click on “Buy”. Next, you will need to enter your profile password to confirm the purchase.
- If a person wants to pay using a different option than the one he always uses, then he needs to click “Change payment method” and select the appropriate method.
- When the game has been purchased successfully, the message “Payment Completed” will appear. Immediately after this, the installation of the application will begin.
How to pay on Google Play via phone
If desired, a person can pay for the game on Google Play through MTS and other operators. This method is convenient because you can do without linking a bank card. To do this, when setting up payment, you should select a mobile phone from the available methods. The downside is that you will be charged a hefty interest rate. Therefore, you should think twice before making a purchase from your mobile phone balance.
You can pay for the selected application on Google Play through Megafon or another operator in the usual way. A person will have to enter less information when choosing a payment method. You must provide the person's phone number, address, and name. After this, all that remains is to confirm the payment and make sure that the application is installed.
Is it safe to use Google Pay?
One of the key issues concerns the safety of using Google Android Pay, because the number of scammers and the development of technology makes you worry about your money. The developers assure that Android Pay does not transmit the card number and data about its user. When you bring the phone to the terminal, it receives a key consisting of 16 digits. It is generated in the Google cloud, and after receiving it on the smartphone, it is transferred to the terminal. If there is no Network, Android Pay takes one of the keys stored in the phone memory.
For additional protection, the user needs to set a password (graphic, digital) to log in or activate the fingerprint scanner. If the device is lost, it must be blocked to prevent spending money from the card. An additional advantage of Android Pay is the presence of special authentication, which allows you to determine whether the smartphone is in the hands of the owner. In addition, for large expenses, the system requires a PIN code, so even if the phone is stolen, it will not be possible to use a large amount.
Google Play: how to pay via QIWI
Some people find it more convenient to use e-wallets to pay for games through them.
For example, you can use the Qiwi service, but first you need to become its user. A person will need to go through the registration procedure and then top up his balance. To use Qiwi for Google Play, you need to create a virtual or plastic card. After a person receives it, it will be possible to link to the service with programs. The procedure is standard and does not differ from the one described above. The main thing is to correctly indicate the details so that there are no problems with payment later.
If everything is done correctly, then you will need to keep enough funds on the card to purchase the application. They can be placed on plastic at any time if there is a desire to purchase the game. Please note that at the time of linking, your Qiwi balance must be at least 40 rubles. Because this amount will be withdrawn at the moment the plastic is linked, and then it will be returned within an hour.
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How to add a Mir payment system card to Google Pay?
At the moment, this is not possible. “Mir” is a new payment system focused on the Russian economic sector and designed to secure payments within the public sector and ensure the safety of public sector funds. If you want to use foreign payment services, as well as make purchases in foreign online stores, the best solution would be to get a Visa or Mastercard, which is possible at any large Russian bank.
Is it possible to add one card to several different devices?
There are no restrictions on the number of devices to which you can add a payment method. Just as there are no restrictions on the number of devices in which, for example, you can log in to your Google account.
Is an Internet connection required to make purchases?
Internet access is required to add (authenticate) a card in the application. To make purchases, the Internet is not needed, since communication with the bank is made through the seller’s terminal.
How many cards are available to add?
Up to 10 cards.
How safe is it to use Google Pay?
When paying through the Google payment system, the seller is not given a real card number, but a virtual account that replaces it - a set of numbers generated when adding a card. This number is stored on the Google server, and when paying through an online terminal, a connection is established with it, after which it sends a signal to the bank, and it transfers funds from the buyer’s account to the seller’s account. A scheme is formed with the so-called Middleman, which guarantees the transaction, as well as the safety of the data. Thus, using G Pay is even safer than using a plastic card directly.
How to use a non-primary payment method?
From non-main cards added in the application, purchases are made as follows: 1. Unlocking the device screen 2. Opening the G Pay application 3. Selecting a card for payment 4. Bringing the smartphone to the terminal In this case, payment will not be made from the default card , but from a map whose page is open on the phone.
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How to top up the Play Market
Some people want to top up their balance in the Play Market, and there are several ways to do this. You can activate a gift card, codes, or specify a promotional code. This is quite simple to do if a person receives such a gift.
What do you need:
- Open Play Market.
- Go to the menu and select “Activate promotional code”.
- Enter code.
- Click on “Submit”.
Naturally, you should first purchase a gift card if such an option is available for the user’s country of residence. When it is received from friends or other people, then you can immediately enter the code. Money can be seen on the Play Market balance, which is displayed in the application menu.
After replenishment, you can spend the funds at your discretion or purchase something on Google Play. The main thing is to think carefully about your purchase, because it will be difficult to cancel it. Don’t rush into choosing a program without reading the description and reviews.
Checking your Android smartphone for compatibility with Google Pay
In order to successfully set up Google Pay, your Android smartphone must meet some minimum requirements. First, it must support NFC. Google Pay technology is based on NFC, so if your phone doesn't support NFC, nothing will work. In this case, only replacing the phone with a newer one will help.
You can check the presence of NFC by examining the characteristics of the device or by opening the settings and going to the “Connected devices” section. If there is an NFC option here, then the device supports it.
Secondly, the phone must run Android 4.4. If you have an older version of Android, Google Pay will not work. You can find out your Android version if you go to settings and open the “System - About phone” section.
And thirdly, to successfully set up Google Play, the phone should not have Root rights. If you have previously been Rooted, Google Pay will not work on your Android device. Problems may also arise if you installed non-original firmware.
