What to do when payments and digital IDs don't seem to work.
Switching actual cards for virtual ones that let you pay for your shopping with your phone means you can ditch your physical wallet.
You can check that your phone is ready to pay by opening Google Wallet, tapping your profile picture, and selecting Payment Setup.
One of Google Wallet's advantages over Apple Wallet is that you shouldn't need to open the app at all to get this to work, as it'll use your default card.
A problem with digital cards in Google Wallet is an incomplete setup.
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What to do when payments and digital IDs don't seem to work.
Google Wallet is one of those apps that you quickly get used to having. Switching actual cards for virtual ones that let you pay for your shopping with your phone means you can ditch your physical wallet.
Obvious ones, like a card that won't add, are frustrating enough, but there are other common issues you'll need to watch out for.
You can check that your phone is ready to pay by opening Google Wallet, tapping your profile picture, and selecting Payment Setup. Google's built-in guide for this will help you get started.
On a recent Samsung Galaxy smartphone, it'll be listed under Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and you'll need to make sure this slider is tapped on.
One of Google Wallet's advantages over Apple Wallet is that you shouldn't need to open the app at all to get this to work, as it'll use your default card. You can use an alternative card by swiping through to that card in the Wallet app.
A problem with digital cards in Google Wallet is an incomplete setup. Just having a physical bank card isn't a guarantee that it'll translate into support for Google Wallet, though. Not all banks support Google Wallet, and you're also going to need a card or bank account that's eligible, too.
Most problems with Google Wallet only need a quick settings change, but you might need to check with your bank that your card is ready to work with it.
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