This is how Google Pay works
Pay easily and securely online with Google Pay.
Google Pay
Google Pay is a convenient, fast, and secure mobile payment method that can be used with smartphones, smartwatches, and other compatible devices. Learn more on Google Pay's website.
Google Pay makes online payments seamless with one-click checkout. Simply add your card to your Google account for fast, secure payments.
The autofill feature securely saves your card details for quick, one-tap checkout in online stores on Chrome and Android devices.
Pay effortlessly with Google Pay wherever you see the Google Pay button at checkout.
How to pay using Google Pay
When you choose Google Pay for online purchases, the payment process is simple:
1. Check that Google Pay is available as a payment option on the website.
2. Select “Pay with Google Pay.”
3. Confirm your details, and your payment is complete!
To see the payment flow visually For more details on using Google Pay, refer to Google’s documentation.
Google Pay & Paytrail’s payment service
Google Pay does not affect your monthly fee. The fee per transaction is the same as for card payments, check our pricing. Refunds are handled in the same way as card refunds.
Activating Google Pay usually requires no technical changes from merchants. You can enable it in the Merchant panel under “Payment methods”.
Phones now account for over half of all mobile payments
The popularity of mobile payments has been a clear trend for years, while the share of desktop transactions has significantly decreased. Smartphones are now dominating online purchases.
The data in the image below was collected from Paytrail’s payment page in January 2025.