How to send money through Google Pay using your iPhone or Android

Money can make things awkward enough as it is, so the easier it is to pay for things, the better. And it doesn't get much easier than using Google Pay. This super simple payment portal app makes sending payments as easy as a few taps on your screen.

Once you have downloaded the Google Pay app on your iPhone or Android device, take a minute to add your bank's information, and a credit card, if you'd like. 

To send money via Google Pay, follow these steps:

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How to send money through Google Pay

1. Open the Google Pay app on your iPhone or Android device and tap the button at the bottom that says "Send or request."

2. Enter the email or phone number of the intended recipient, or select their name from your contacts.

3. Enter the amount of money you wish to send.

4. Tap "Send" and the funds will be transferred.

Note that you must add a bank account or debit card to send money to individuals, but you can make online purchases with only a credit card attached to the account.

Also, if the recipient that you're sending money to does not already use Google Pay, they have 14 days to create an account and claim the payment, or else it will be returned to you.

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Steven John

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