How to link a card to Android Pay

Linking a card to Android Pay may be difficult for some. More often than not, the problem is that the bank card does not fit. Also, errors are possible if the connection order is violated. Therefore, let’s figure out how to link a card to Android Pay.

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1 What cards can be linked

2 Step by step instructions

3 How to link a card?

4 How to remove a card from Android Pay

What cards can be linked

Not all Russian banks support Android Pay, there is a list of participants on the Google Pay website . Connection of cards is possible:

• Sberbank;
• Yumonei (former Yandex.Money);
• VTB 24;
• Tinkoff;
• Alfa Bank;
• Point;
• Raiffeisen;
• AK Bars;
• Opening;
• Russian standard;
• Rocketbank;
• MTS Bank;
• B&N Bank;
• Promsvyazbank and others.

Each banking institution has its own conditions for working with Android Pay for VISA and Mastercard. They should be clarified with the support service or office.

If the required financial institution is not in the list, you can leave a request. Google will send a notification when the correct issuer appears among the number of partners.

Step-by-step instruction

You can add 1 or more cards. There are no restrictions.

The procedure for linking a bank card to Android with NFC to Android PAY:

1. 1. Download Android Pay from Google Play.
   2. Select the required google account in the top menu.
   3. Find a shortcut on the gadget’s desktop and launch the application.
   4. If you have a map linked to your google account, you need to select it. Otherwise, you should perform the binding.
   5. Accept the terms of use of the application and the bank.
2. Wait until the end of the card check.
3. Enable screen lock to prevent an unauthorized person from using the app using a password, PIN, or pattern. In the last option, you need to enter it twice.

3. Wait for an SMS with a confirmation code. Introduce it.
4. If there is no NFC chip on the phone, an error appears about the inability to use the application. Otherwise, the program can be used.

Attention! In some cases, an SMS comes in about a write-off in the region of 30 rubles. Later, you will receive another notification about the cancellation of this action.

How to link a card?

• Click “Add card”.
• You need to scan or enter information manually in the window provided. You do not need to enter the number and expiration date when scanning. However, in both cases, the following fields must be completed:
• authenticity code (3-digit number on the back of the card);
• Full name of the owner (in the English layout, rewrite the information from the card);
• address (in Russian or English you need to enter the street, house number, apartment number);
• city ​​and region (language does not matter);
• index ( google takes into account the index of the region, does not perceive federal cities);
• phone number.

How to remove a card from Android Pay

1. After starting the program, you should select an unnecessary card.
2. Scroll the pop-up menu to the item “Remove card”.
3. Choose it. Operation completed.

If you have any problems with this action, you need to go to your google profile in the ” Payment Methods ” section . Select the required card from the list and click on “Delete”.