Using Google Wallet™
Add your American Express® Card to Google Wallet and tap to pay with your mobile device everywhere Google Pay™ is accepted. Google Pay is a fast, simple, and secure way to make contactless payments in store, online, and in-app.
High-value purchases
Use mobile payments for large or small purchases. Pay by following the prompts on your device and Card reader.
Worry-free shopping
Make secure transactions with four layers of fraud protection. We've got your back, every step of the way.
Life should be rewarding
Earn and enjoy the same great rewards when you shop using your American Express with Google Pay.
Download the Google Wallet app and select ‘+’.
Add your Card by scanning it or entering the Card details. For security purposes, we may ask you to enter a One-Time Password to confirm your identity.
Then that’s it. You're done.
How to use Google Wallet
Follow these simple steps to use Google Wallet at any place that welcomes American Express contactless payments; in-store, online, or in-app. You can now easily close off any business deals, pay for your groceries, or a new pair of trainers with your Google Wallet.
In-store purchases
Wake your device and hold it near the reader.
If or when prompted, enter your PIN, pattern, or fingerprint.
Wait for the device to beep or vibrate, then look for the ‘checkmark’ on your screen.
In-app or online purchases
Make easy payments on your next in-app or online purchase on your web browser. Once you've loaded your American Express Card on to the Google Wallet app on your compatible device, you can use it to make swift, secure, and instant payments in-app or online. You can select Google Wallet at the checkout and complete the payment using the pattern, fingerprint or the PIN number you set.
On the go?
Step out the door with just your phone. You can use Google Pay on eligible bus, train, metro, light rail, or ferry services across the Opal and Translink network. Simply tap your Card or mobile device on the reader as you enter and as you get off to enjoy Opal benefits plus American Express rewards.
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Mobile Wallet Security
Make easy cashless transactions that are safe and secure by using Google Wallet. Pay on the go and be in absolute control by authorising each payment you make.
You authorise each payment.
Whether it's a passcode, biometric recognition (face, iris or fingerprint scan), or a secure tap without unlocking your phone, you're in control.
Encrypted details.
To help protect transactions from fraud, your Card details aren’t saved to your phone. Instead, your device is given a unique token that’s then sent to the merchant.
Instant fraud alerts.
Our intelligent security systems send you instant alerts regarding odd or unusual activities detected in your account.
To learn more about Mobile Wallet Security Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Google Pay work?
To make an in-store payment using Google Pay, wake up the device and tap the top of your device on the reader at a merchant where American Express Cards are accepted. You may be prompted to authenticate the payment by providing your PIN, passcode, pattern, or fingerprint to authorise the transaction. To make a purchase in participating apps, select the "buy with Google Pay" button when you reach the checkout screen. - How much can you spend in a Google Pay transaction?
With Google Pay, you can make simple and secure mobile payments for any amount, the same as your physical card. Please follow the prompts on the terminal. Check in-store for more details. - Which American Express Cards can be added to Google Wallet?
All Australian American Express issued Cards can be added to Google Wallet. This includes American Express issued Personal, Small Business and Corporate Cards.
Google, Android, Google Pay, Google Wallet and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
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Using Google Wallet with an American Express® Card
Link your American Express Card with Google Wallet on your compatible device to tap and pay in-store or make Google Pay payments on apps and websites. Your Card Member Agreement governs the use of your Card in Google Wallet, with Google Pay and at all times.
Security
You must keep your device and security credentials safe and secure at all times in the same way you would your actual Card or PIN. Never share your device security credentials or allow another person to register their biometric identifier (i.e., fingerprint, iris or face) to your device, as that person will be able to make payments using your Card. If you do allow someone access, you will be responsible for their use of your Card.We recommend you always use the device lock feature on your device. For more information about safety and security click here .
Unauthorised Use & Lost/Stolen Devices
Call us immediately using the number on the back of your Card if your device has been lost, stolen or compromised in any way. We can suspend or remove your Card from Google Wallet to prevent further unauthorised use.
Using your information
When you link your Card with Google Wallet on your device, we will use your information to manage your use of Google Wallet, present you with updates and to display targeted offers and advertising from time to time. Google shares information with us for fraud and identification purposes. We always use your information in accordance with the American Express Online Privacy Statement.Google may access and process your information, including information about your transactions. We share some of your information with Google to display to you in Google Wallet, which Google uses in an aggregated and de-identified way to help improve Google Wallet. Google's use of your personal information is solely governed by Google's privacy policy.
Using Google technology
Google may change Google Wallet from time to time. American Express has no control over Google's decisions to change Google Wallet or any of its services or products (including Google's terms of use or privacy policies). In order to use Google Wallet, you must agree to Google's terms of service, Google Wallet User Policy, Google Payments User Policy and Google's privacy policy.
For further information directly from Google you may visit the sites below.
- Google Privacy Policy [https://policies.google.com/privacy]
- Google Terms of Service [https://policies.google.com/terms]
- Google Service Specific Terms [https://policies.google.com/terms/service-specific]
- Google Pay [https://pay.google.com/intl/en_au/about/]
- Google Pay Safety [https://safety.google/intl/en_au/pay/]
- Google Payments User Policy [https://pay.google.com/about/policy/]
- Specific Google Pay’s Business Console Additional Terms of Service [https://pay.google.com/intl/en-GB_AU/about/business/terms/]
- Google Wallet User Policy [https://wallet.google/policy/]
- Help with Google's Privacy, terms & policies [https://support.google.com/googlepay/answer/9039712]