To pick up the transaction, a hacker would be need to be extremely close to you, so as long as people keep their distance, it’s safe.

While public Wi-Fi isn’t usually recommended for online shopping, Google Pay uses NFC for in-store transactions. Many retailers have their own Wi-Fi networks for guests to use. If you know you’re going to be in an area with spotty service, consider taking along at least one physical card just to be safe.

However, if the connection is weak, your payments may fail. The good news is Google Pay works on mobile data and Wi-Fi connections. When using a digital wallet to make payments at both online and physical retailers, you need a reliable Internet connection. If you chose your device’s phone number from a list during the process, it’s already correctly tied to your device and should be correct. If it’s not correct, tap “Edit number.” This option seems to appear only if you manually entered the phone number during setup. Tap the Insights button at the bottom right in Google Pay.For example, one card might have your middle name on it, but if you didn’t enter the middle name on Google Pay, the card may not work correctly. It’s also important that you’ve entered your name exactly how it’s listed on the card. This includes card numbers, expiration dates, and CVV codes. In any case, verify that the information on the cards in your Google Pay wallet is correct. Ensure Cards Are Updatedĭid you recently receive a new credit or debit card? Perhaps you changed banks. While you can sideload an older version, it’s usually safer to wait for an official fix. You can leave feedback within the app or via a review in the app store. If the update is buggy, Google will likely issue a fix within a week or two. If you weren’t having any issues before an update and now Google Pay’s not working, check recent reviews in your chosen app store to see if other users are having similar problems.

Sadly, app updates don’t always go as planned.

On the other hand, an app update could also be the problem.

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