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Setting up and using Google Pay™

Contact free payments made stress free

Google Pay™ lets you make secure, contactless payments with your Android devices.

Quicker Payments

Quick

Fast payments in store and online.

Check out effortlessly in store with your device. Like contactless, it helps you avoid surfaces. All without needing an internet connection.

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Secure Payments

Secure

Make secure contactless payments over the contactless limit by just unlocking your phone. (retailer limits may apply)

Combined with your cards existing protections, Google Pay™ uses security technologies that keeps your payment info safe.

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Simple Payments

Simple

It only takes a few minutes to get up and running.

You can add your card to Google Pay™ from The Royal Bank of Scotland app. Then, you can use wherever contactless is accepted or where you see the Google Pay™ logo.

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What you'll need to set up Google Pay™

To use Google Pay™ in stores you will need an Android phone with near-field communication (NFC), running Android Lollipop (5.0) or higher.

The quickest way to set up Google Pay™ is via our mobile app

Step 1

Log in to the Royal Bank of Scotland mobile app, making sure you have the latest version downloaded. Once you have logged in to the app, select your current account or credit card account and tap 'Manage my card & Google Pay'.

Step 2

Confirm that this is the card you want to set up Google Pay on and tap 'Continue'.   

Step 3

Next you will need to verify your card to use Google Pay. Tap on 'Text message' to verify.

Step 4

Enter the verification code sent via a Push Notification or a text message and tap 'Submit'. After you have submitted the verification code you will need to review and if happy agree to the terms and conditions. 

Step 5

Next you will see a message around how to use Google Pay be sure to give that a quick read and then tap 'Got it'. 

Step 6

You are all set! Tap on 'Done' and you have now successfully added Google Pay to your debit or credit card.

Another way you can set up Google Pay™ is through Wallet

Step 1

On your Phone open the Wallet App. Tap the ‘+ add to wallet’ in the bottom right hand corner and choose ‘Payment Card’. Then ‘New debit card or credit card’

Step 2

Next use your phone camera to capture your card details.

Step 3

If you prefer you can input your card number manually. Confirm your details and click Save.

Step 4

Review the Terms and Conditions and if you are happy click agree.

Step 5

Choose one of the Verification options shown.

Like ‘Text me a code’ to receive the code via text message. Please enter the verification code sent. 

Step 6

You are all set! Tap on 'Done' and you have now successfully added Google Pay to your debit or credit card.