Google Pay is the fast, simple way to pay with your DBS/POSB Visa and Mastercard® Debit and Credit Cards in stores and online. And you’ll continue receiving all the benefits and protection you enjoy with DBS/POSB.
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How to set up
Adding your DBS/POSB card to Google Pay takes just a few minutes. Google Pay works on Android™ devices running KitKat® 4.4 or higher. To use Google Pay for in store payments, ensure that your device supports Near Field Communication (NFC) and Host Card Emulation (HCE) functions. You can make in app or online payments with Google Pay even if your device does not have NFC capabilities.
Do ensure you have a Google account signed up as well.
How to get started:
- Download Google Pay app on Google Play or check to see if it’s already installed on your phone.
- Open the app and add your DBS/POSB Visa and Mastercard® Debit and Credit Cards by following the onscreen instructions. Your card details can be captured automatically with your device camera or by manual entry.
- If you already have a DBS/POSB Card added to your Google account, simply add it to Google Pay by confirming a few details.
How it works
Pay with your phone in stores
Google Pay works in stores with NFC contactless readers showing one of these logos, making your purchases quick, easy and best of all, secure.
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Simply unlock your phone from its locked status
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Place your phone over a contactless reader
You do not even need to open the app
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You will see a tick mark on the screen and your device will subtly vibrate and emit a soft tone to indicate successful payment
A confirmation notification will also be sent to you
Speed through checkout online
With Google Pay, you can pay with a few quick clicks in apps and on the web with select merchants. No need to enter your payment info.
Where to use
Pay at all your favourite stores with DBS/POSB Visa & Mastercard® Credit and Debit Cards securely using Google Pay. From the supermarket to your favourite restaurant, and everywhere in between, just look out for the Google Pay logo or contactless symbol at the checkout counter. You can use it anywhere you pay contactless.
Additionally, with Google Pay, you can now pay with a few quick clicks in apps and on the web with select merchants and speed through checkout online. No need to enter your payment info. Simply look out for the Google Pay and/or Buy with Google Pay logo.
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- How to redeem a virtual Google Play gift card
- How to redeem a physical Google Play gift card
- How to redeem a Google Play gift card when making a purchase
- How to check your Google Play balance
- Where to buy Google Play gift cards
- How to buy a Google Play Store app or game using your balance
- How to use your Google Play balance to buy a book or movie
- How to use your Google Play balance to buy a game on Stadia
- How can I maximize my Google Play gift card?
The Google Play Store is the largest app store out there. But it isn't only an app store. It's also a bookstore, video store, game store, and subscription service manager. The Google Play Store is available on all Android devices, including the best Android phones, Android tablets, and Chromebooks.
You can use a credit card or a service like PayPal to pay for things, like any app store. If you want to give money to someone, a Google Play gift card is your best option. Let's take a look at how to redeem Google Play gift cards and how to use them to make purchases.
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How to redeem a virtual Google Play gift card
If someone emails a gift card to you, here's how to redeem it:
- Open the Google Play Store. You can use either the pre-installed app on your phone or go to play.google.com on a computer.
- Select your profile by tapping the picture in the upper-right corner.
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- Tap the Payments & subscriptions option.
- Click Redeem gift code.
- Copy and paste the code from your email into the box.
- Tap the Redeem button at the bottom.
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Your gift card balance is now added to your Google Play balance.
How to redeem a physical Google Play gift card
Redeeming a physical gift card is similar to redeeming a virtual one.
- Go to the Google Play Store. You can do this through the app on your phone or on your computer through the website.
- Click your profile picture at the top.
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- Select Payments & subscriptions.
- Tap Redeem gift code.
- Tap the Scan gift card button.
- Scratch or peel the layer hiding the code on your physical card.
- Align the code with the box that appears on your phone.
- Tap the Confirm button.
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The balance of that gift card will now be added to your account.
How to redeem a Google Play gift card when making a purchase
When making a purchase, you can redeem a gift card during checkout.
- Go to the Google Play Store on your phone or computer.
- Select an item you'd like to buy.
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- Click the button that lists the price.
- Tap the current payment method.
- Click the Redeem code button.
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Enter the gift card code or scan a physical gift card to redeem it.
How to check your Google Play balance
After you've redeemed your gift card, you may want to know how much money is on your Google Play account.
- Go to the Play Store either through the app on your phone or using the Google Play website on your computer.
- Tap the picture in the upper-right corner to open your profile.
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- Click Payments & subscriptions.
- Select Payment methods.
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You will now see your Google play balance at the top of the page. If there is any balance that will expire, such as money from Google Rewards, it will say when it expires.
Where to buy Google Play gift cards
Finding Google Play gift cards is easy since they're sold in a variety of places. Amazon is one of the easiest places to find either virtual or physical gift cards. They may also sell gift cards that come with bonus content for the games included with the card.
Virtual gift cards are also found at PayPal, where you can buy one at any amount from $10 to $100. Physical gift cards are at all kinds of stores, such as grocery stores, drug stores, and big-box stores. Many of these stores also sell virtual gift cards on their websites.
How to buy a Google Play Store app or game using your balance
One of the most common uses of Google Play cards is purchasing Android apps or games.
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device or computer.
- Tap the Games or Apps tab at the bottom, depending on what you're looking for.
- Select an app or game that is not free.
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- Press the button that lists the price.
- At the bottom, make sure it says Google Play balance to select it as your payment method. If it doesn't, click the payment method that is there and select Google Play balance from the list that pops up.
- Click the 1-tap buy button.
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The game or app is now yours, thanks to your gift card balance.
How to use your Google Play balance to buy a book or movie
Buying a book or movie on the Google Play Store is similar to purchasing an app or game.
- Go to the Google Play Store on your phone or computer.
- Click the Books or Movies & TV tab at the bottom.
- Select an item that is not free.
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- Tap the button that has a price in the name.
- Make sure the payment method is set to your Google Play balance. If it isn't, you can change the payment method by tapping the current payment method and selecting Google Play balance from the list.
- Press the 1-tap buy button.
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You are now the proud owner of a new e-book or movie paid for using your gift card.
How to use your Google Play balance to buy a game on Stadia
If you're a fan of Stadia, Google Play cards are a great gift. Stadia allows you to use them to pay for games on the streaming service.
- Open the Stadia app.
- Click the Store tab at the bottom.
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- Select a game you'd like to purchase.
- Click the Buy button.
- The payment method at the bottom should be set to your Google Play balance. You may have a credit card or other payment method selected by default. To change it, click the credit card and select the correct option from the list that appears.
- Tap the 1-tap buy button.
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Your Stadia game is purchased and ready to play.
How can I maximize my Google Play gift card?
A Google Play gift card is a great gift for the Android users in your life. There are many places to buy them, and redeeming them is simple. Maximizing your gift card is easy when you use the Offers tab in the Google Play Store to access free and discounted games and apps.