If you have another wallet selected as the default contactless payment method on your Android device or smartwatch, you may need to replace the default method with Google Pay. Don’t use the same screen lock as you do for your other banking or anything obvious like your date of birth.Choose a screen lock that’s easy for you to remember and hard for others to guess.Don’t share your Android device or smartwatch screen lock with anyone.Don’t let anyone else register their biometric identifier (eg.Never store your device or smartwatch screen lock on or with the device.Tips for keeping your Android device screen lock secure If you think the security of your Android device or smartwatch screen lock has been compromised, call us. Not keeping your Android device or smartwatch screen lock secure may mean you’re liable for unauthorised transactions. The terms and conditions and protections that apply to your card, card details and contactless readers, and Google Pay’s terms and conditions, will also apply to the use of your card details through Google Pay on your Android device or smartwatch.

If you’re not sure what version you’re running, visit the Google site to check and update your Android version. Important note for Android 4.4 (KitKat) users: The Google Pay app is no longer available for download from the Google Play store, and will be disabled on all devices running an Android version below Lollipop (5.0) from August 15, 2018.

Google PayTM is currently available for AndroidTM running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher with a Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna and Host Card Emulation (HCE) support.

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