Google Pay
Paying at its fastest
- Make contactless payments in shops, public transport, apps and online
- Using your Android mobile phone or smartwatch
- Fast and very simple
How it works
1. Identify
With security code, facial recognition or fingerprint.
2. Pay
Hold your Android mobile phone or Wear OS smartwatch on the card machine
3. Pack your shopping
Done! You can continue with your day
How to pay using your smartwatch
You can now also make contactless payments in shops using Google Pay on your Wear OS smartwatch. Open the Google Pay app on your smartwatch and hold your watch to the card machine, with the screen facing the reader. If you hear a sound or feel vibration from your watch, that means you have paid.
Questions about Google Pay
What is Google Pay?
Google Pay is a payment method that allows you to make contactless payments using your Android phone. This method allows you to pay quickly and easily.
Who can use Google Pay?
You can use Google Pay if you are an ABN AMRO personal customer with an ABN AMRO current account or an account holder or authorized representative of an ABN AMRO business current account. Also, you have a Google account and you are aged 16 or over. The age limit (16 years or older) for Google Pay in the Netherlands is set by Google.
What devices are compatible with Google Pay?
You can use Google Pay on the following devices:
- all Android phones that have the latest version of the ABN AMRO app (view system requirements)
- all smartwatches running Wear OS2 or higher
For payments, the phone or watch must support NFC (Near Field Communication). You can check whether your device supports NFC and whether NFC is enabled in the settings.
How do I activate Google Pay on my Android phone?
- Open the ABN AMRO app on your Android phone
- Go to 'Cards' and select Google Pay under 'Payment methods'
- Select the debit card you want to link to Google Pay and tick on 'Add to Google Pay'
- Select the device you want to link to Google Pay (Android phone)
- Confirm your choice and accept the terms and conditions
- You can now make payments using Google Pay
What do I need in order to activate Google Pay?
Before activating Google Pay, check to make sure you satisfy the following requirements:
- You are aged 16 or over
- You have an ABN AMRO personal current account
- You are an account holder or authorized representative of an ABN AMRO business current account
- You have installed the latest version of the ABN AMRO app
- You have an Android device that is compatible with Google Pay
- Your Android device has NFC (Near Field Communication)
- You are logged in with your Google account on your phone
- Your phone’s region setting is ‘the Netherlands’
- You have registered a correct mobile telephone number with ABN AMRO
- You have an internet connection
How much does Google Pay cost?
There are no additional costs connected to activating or using Google Pay.
Where can I find the Google Pay terms of service?
View the Google Pay terms of service (PDF, 64 KB) .
Where can I find the other frequently asked questions?
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