Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (2024)

You can update, reorder, remove, or nickname debit cards, credit cards, and other payment methods that you added to Google Wallet.

Edit a payment method

You can’t edit a payment method in the Google Wallet app, but you can edit the payment method online.

You can edit the expiration date, the card verification code (CVC), the name on the account, or your address. If you can’t update your name or address, contact support.

  1. Go to payments.google.com.
  2. Click Payment methods.
  3. Choose the payment method that you want to update.
  4. Click Edit.

Tip: To update the expiration date or CVC of an expired card, next to the card, click Fix. Then enter the month (MM), year (YY), and the CVC.

Automatically updated cards

If a card you saved to Google Wallet is lost, damaged, stolen, or expired, your bank may automatically update it in the app once they create your new card. When your card is updated in Google Wallet, you can use it for tap to pay transactions on your device, even if you don't have your physical card yet.

Tip: For online payments, you may need to update your info on your Google Account when you get your physical card.

Reorder your payment methods

To change the order that your payment cards appear in your wallet:

  1. Open the Google Wallet app Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (1).
  2. At the top, from the right edge of the screen, swipe left to scroll through your payment methods until you get to the last one.
  3. Tap Edit card order Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (2).
  4. To change the order: Touch and hold, then drag a card.
    • Cards at the top of the list will appear first in Google Wallet.

Tip: Your default payment method isn’t changed when you update the card order. Learn how to change your default payment method.

Remove a debit or credit card

  1. Open the Google Wallet app Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (3).
  2. Find the payment method that you want to remove.
    • If it isn’t the first card, swipe left until you find it.
  3. Tap the card.
  4. At the top right, tap More Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (4) Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (5) Remove payment method.

Nickname a payment method

To easily identify a payment card when you make purchases in Chrome, YouTube, or the Play Store, you can add a nickname.

  1. Open the Google Wallet app Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (6).
  2. Find the payment method that you want to nickname.
    • If it isn’t the first card, swipe left until you find it.
  3. Tap the card.
  4. At the bottom of the screen, tap Details.
  5. At the bottom, tap Add a nickname.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip: Your custom name can only be letters and fewer than 25 characters.

Remove a nickname for a payment method

  1. Open the Google Wallet app Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (7).
  2. Find the payment method that you want.
    • If it isn’t the first card, swipe left until you find it.
  3. Tap the card.
  4. At the bottom of the screen, tap Details.
  5. At the bottom, tap the nickname of the payment method.
  6. Delete the nickname of the card.
  7. Tap Save.

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Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app (2024)

FAQs

Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app? ›

Open the Google Wallet app. Navigate to the card you'd like to remove and tap it. Tap the three-dot button in the upper-right corner. Tap Remove payment method from the drop-down menu.

How do I remove a payment method from Google Wallet? ›

Open the Google Wallet app. Navigate to the card you'd like to remove and tap it. Tap the three-dot button in the upper-right corner. Tap Remove payment method from the drop-down menu.

How do I edit cards in my wallet? ›

Open the Google Wallet app . At the top, on your payment methods, swipe from the right edge of the screen to left until you get to the last one. Tap Edit card order .

How do I manage Google Pay methods? ›

Add, edit, or remove saved payment methods
  1. Sign in to Payment Methods.
  2. At the bottom, click Add a payment method.
  3. Select the payment method you want to add.
  4. Follow the instructions to finish adding your payment method.
  5. If you're asked to verify your payment method, choose an option from the list.

How do I remove a loyalty card from Google Wallet? ›

To remove a card using your Android device:
  1. Open the Google Pay app to view your wallet.
  2. Tap on the card you want to remove.
  3. Select the option to remove card and then confirm.

Why can't i remove a payment method on Google? ›

If you have only one payment method on the Google payments profile that is linked to your Cloud Billing account, you won't be able to remove it. If you want to remove a payment method, you need to add another payment method first. You cannot remove a payment method marked as the Primary method of payment.

How do I remove a bank account from Google Wallet? ›

Change or remove a bank account
  1. Open Google Pay .
  2. At the top right, tap your photo. Bank account.
  3. Tap on the account you want to delete.
  4. Tap More. Remove account.

How do I edit a card in Google Wallet? ›

Manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app
  1. Go to payments.google.com.
  2. Click Payment methods.
  3. Choose the payment method that you want to update.
  4. Click Edit.

What is the difference between Google Pay and Google Wallet? ›

Google Wallet allows consumers to hold a wallet balance, send and receive money from friends in the United States, and use a plastic card in stores and online. Google Pay allows users to tap and pay in stores and use/redeem loyalty cards, gift cards, and offers in store.

How do I change my primary card in Google Wallet? ›

Change your default payment method
  1. Open the Google Wallet app .
  2. At the top, on your card, swipe from the right edge of the screen until you find the card that you want to use as your default.
  3. Tap the card.
  4. At the bottom, tap Details. Make default for pay contactless.

How do I delete a payment profile on Google? ›

Sign in to the payments profile. Select the payments profile you want to close. Continue to the Close your payments profile tool.

How do I fix my payment method on Google? ›

Sign in to https://payments.google.com with your Google Account.
  1. Find the payment method you are trying to use for the purchase.
  2. Check the expiration date of the payment methods listed.
  3. Remove or update any expired payment methods.

Does Google Wallet need permissions? ›

Google play services for Wallet may use device permissions, such as: Location may be accessed to protect the digital payments and verify the transactions.

How do I remove old credit cards from Google Wallet? ›

For an Android phone, open the Google Pay app and tap Menu > Payment methods at the top left. Tap the card you want to remove, then tap More > Remove payment method at the top right. For a smartwatch, open the Google Pay app and tap the card you want to remove. From the bottom, swipe up on More and tap Remove.

Does Google Wallet automatically use loyalty card? ›

You can add the card again with the app. Wallet automatically adds loyalty cards from your Gmail inbox when you have the Smart features and personalization in other Google products control turned on.

How do I change the order of loyalty cards in Google Wallet? ›

You can tap, hold and drag loyalty cards in the Wallet app to the order you prefer.

How do I unlink a payment method from Google? ›

You can remove a credit card, debit card, or other payment method from your Google Play account.
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to payment methods on Google Play.
  2. Tap More. Payment settings.
  3. If asked, sign in to Google Pay.
  4. Under the payment method you want to remove, tap Remove. Remove.

How do I cancel a payment on Google Wallet? ›

To cancel a payment on Google Pay, you can follow these general steps:
  1. Open the Google Pay app on your device.
  2. Find the transaction you want to cancel in your transaction history.
  3. Tap on the transaction to view the details.
  4. Look for the option to cancel the payment.
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