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Hey bunqers 🌈,

Add your bunq card to Google Pay and make purchases with just a tap of your phone.

Google Pay is available for users residing in 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 the Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, or 🇬🇧 the UK.

How do I add my card to Google Pay?

Every time you pay with Google Pay, we'll instantly show you key insights into your spending. At a glance, you’ll see how much you’ve earned in Cashback and bunq Points, how much you’ve saved with ZeroFX, how much you paid in euros when making a payment in a foreign currency, and which account was used via AutoSelect.
To add your card to Google Pay, follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Go to 🏠 Home
  2. Select the card you want to add
  3. Go to ⚙️ Settings
  4. Tap on "Set Google Pay"
  5. Personalize the card
  6. Fill in your info at Google
  7. All done & ready to use your bunq card with Google Pay 🙌

To see how you can pay with Google Pay in physical and online stores, check out this topic.

When can I add my card to Google Pay?

You’ll receive a Virtual Credit Card automatically when you sign up and you can instantly add it, or any card you create, to Google Pay even before the physical card arrives at your door. Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Go to 🏠 Home
  2. Select the card you want to add
  3. Tap on “Add your card to Google Pay”

How can I turn on the NFC function?

The NFC function on your phone needs to be switched on to use Google Pay. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that lets your phone make secure, contactless payments by tapping it near a compatible reader. Here’s how you can turn it on:

  1. Open your device’s Settings.
  2. Tap on “Connected devices” or "Connections"
  3. Select Connection preferences
  4. Tap NFC
  5. Toggle the switch to turn NFC on

Adding Google Pay as a minor

If you're a minor and trying to activate Google Pay, please be aware that you must be at least 16 years old to do so.

Note: Parents or legal guardians must provide their child with permission to use Google Pay and agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Good to Know

  • You need to use Android Lollipop (5.0) or higher to be able to use Google Pay.
  • Google Pay works for your Credit Card and Debit Card (Mastercard). You can already use your card with Google Pay before receiving the physical card.
  • Using Google Pay means you agree with the terms and conditions of Google Pay. For any further information, you can also check out our Terms & Conditions.
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