Google Pay is an application running on the Android operating system, designed to make payments using a cell phone and its functions without the presence of a bank card.
Functionality of Google Pay
The interface of the program is made as simple and convenient as possible. The application can work on top of all programs. To activate and log in, you need to reach out from the bottom of the screen. Next, work with the added bank cards is done. Selecting a card from the list is done by swiping from different sides.
Features
Unlike most other apps Google is not pre-installed in most versions of Android, additional installation is required.
Advantages
- The program works also with virtual bank cards - for example, Yandex.Money service, mobile banks providing their services and without having physical offices and branches or internal Google payments. If you lose your card, you can continue working with it in the app.
- The app regularly offers the user a variety of discounts and cashback promotions in the form of cashback.
- Payment mode can be turned on using the touchpad or by entering a digital password.
- Security of transfers and payments in Google Pay is provided at the highest level. At this point there are no known cases of data leakage.
- No data about the card itself is transmitted during payment. The app only asks for settings when adding a card. After which it asks for data from the bank, fixing the tethering.
Disadvantages
- The utility is designed specifically for the Android operating system. However, not for specific manufacturers of mobile devices. Therefore, the application can not always work correctly in some cases.
- It is installed without further checking the capabilities of the gadget. Therefore, it may give the impression that it will definitely work if the smartphone has no capabilities (due to their absence from the beginning or due to a breakdown).