Hey bunqers 🌈,
Add your bunq card to Google Pay and make purchases with just a tap of your phone.
Google Pay is available for users residing in 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 the Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇬🇧 the UK, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇳🇴 Norway, and 🇮🇸 Iceland.
How do I add my card to Google Pay?
Every time you pay with Google Pay, we'll instantly show you key insights into your spending. At a glance, you’ll see how much you’ve paid in euros, how much you’ve saved with ZeroFX, how much you paid in euros when making a payment in a foreign currency, and which account was used via AutoSelect.
To add your card to Google Pay, follow the steps mentioned below:
Go to the 💳Cards Tab
Select the card you want to add
Go to ⚙️ Settings
Tap on "Set up Google Pay"
Personalize the card
Fill in your info at Google
All done & ready to use your bunq card with Google Pay 🙌
To see how you can pay with Google Pay in physical and online stores, check out this topic.
When can I add my card to Google Pay?
You’ll receive a Virtual Credit Card automatically when you sign up and you can instantly add it, or any card you create, to Google Pay even before the physical card arrives at your door. Just follow these simple steps:
Go to the 💳Cards Tab
Select the card you want to add
Tap on “Add your card to Google Pay”
How can I turn on the NFC function?
The NFC function on your phone needs to be switched on to use Google Pay. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that lets your phone make secure, contactless payments by tapping it near a compatible reader. Here’s how you can turn it on:
Open your device’s Settings.
Tap on “Connected devices” or "Connections"
Select Connection preferences
Tap NFC
Toggle the switch to turn NFC on
Adding Google Pay as a minor
If you're a minor and trying to activate Google Pay, please be aware that you must be at least 16 years old to do so.
Note: Parents or legal guardians must provide their child with permission to use Google Pay and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Why can’t I add my card to Google Pay?
If you’re experiencing issues adding your card to your Google Wallet, no worries! Whenever possible, we’ll explain why this is happening by sending you a quick notification. If you missed it, you can always check and find it in by going to the Profile tab and tapping the bell icon 🔔 in the top right corner. We’ll explain the reason for the failure, so you can fix it as soon as possible, because in most cases, you can easily fix this completely by yourself and try again.
Let’s take a look at some common issues which lead to issues connecting your card to Google Pay and how we can solve them together:
Is your bunq Card frozen? Whenever a card is frozen, it can’t be added to Google Pay. To add it to Google Pay, simply reactivate it and try again. You can do this by:
Go to the Cards Tab
Select the card you're trying to add to Google Pay
Tap on reactivate, and you’re all set to try again!
Is the CVC/Expiry Date correct? If you’re adding your card to Google Pay from your Google Wallet, you’ll be asked to provide the card’s CVC and Expiry Date. In these cases, a simple typo can often be the culprit. It’s always worth a second look to make sure the CVC and expiry date match what’s in the app. Here’s how you can check them:
Go to the Cards Tab
Select your card
Carefully enter those details again in your Google Wallet
Is your card linked to a Bank Account? For your card to work with Google Pay, it must be linked to one of your Bank Accounts. Here’s how to check and link it:
Go to the Cards Tab
Choose your card
Tap on Pay From and select the Bank Account you’d like to use for payments
Was the PIN entered correctly?If you add your card by tapping it against your device, it will ask for your card's PIN for security. Make sure you're using the PIN associated with your bunq card, not your phone's passcode.
A decision from Google. For your security, the final approval comes from Google. Occasionally, they may decline the request. This decision is entirely theirs, and for privacy reasons, they don't share the specifics with us. The best step here is to contact Google Support directly, as they’ll have the information to help you.
We’ve listed other possible issues you can experience here. If none of these steps solve the issue, please know we’re here for you. Our support guides are available 24/7.
Good to Know
You need to use Android Lollipop (5.0) or higher to be able to use Google Pay.
Google Pay works for your Credit Card and Debit Card (Mastercard). You can already use your card with Google Pay before receiving the physical card.
Using Google Pay means you agree with the terms and conditions of Google Pay. For any further information, you can also check out our Terms & Conditions.