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How we picked theseWhat is Google Pay?
Google Pay is a payment service from Google that lets you make purchases straight from your phone (or another compatible device) without having to pull out your actual wallet or a card.
If you already use a credit card and want to add it to Google Pay, you can check if your provider is supported using the table below.
Which credit cards support Google Pay?
The table and list below outlines the major participating banks and financial institutions.
Banks | Supported Cards | Unsupported Cards |
---|---|---|
ubank | ubank Visa Debit Card | None |
AMEX | Consumer, small business and corporate Cards issued by American Express | Prepaid cards |
ANZ | Check the list of supported cards, ANZ Plus Visa Debit card, Visa Credit card, ANZ Signature Cards | ANZ Prepaid cards |
Australian Military Bank Ltd | Visa Cards | None |
Australian Mutual Bank Ltd | Visa Cards | None |
Australian Unity Bank Limited | Visa Cards | None |
Bank of Melbourne | All personal credit cards | Corporate & Purchasing cards, Travel money cards, Personal Visa debit cards, All other Business cards |
Bank of Queensland Limited | Visa Debit and Credit | None |
BankSA | All personal credit cards | Corporate & Purchasing cards, Travel money cards, Personal Visa debit cards, All other Business cards |
Bankwest | Mastercard credit and debit cards | Visa cards and eftpos debit cards |
Bendigo Bank | Most personal credit cards | Rural Bank Visa Debit Card, Adelaide Bank Visa Credit Card, Single-branded eftpos cards (i.e. not Visa co-branded) |
Central Murray Bank | Visa cards | None |
Coastline Credit Union Limited | Visa cards | None |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | All cards | None |
Dnister Ukranian Credit Co-Operative Limited | Visa Debit | None |
Ebonex Australia Pty Ltd | Mastercard Prepaid | None |
Fly Wallet Pty Ltd | Mastercard Prepaid | None |
Foris GFS Australia Pty Ltd | Visa Prepaid | None |
Gateway Bank Ltd | Visa Debit Cards | None |
G&C Mutual Bank | Visa Debit Card and Visa Credit Card | None |
Greater Bank Limited | Visa Debit and Credit Cards | None |
Hay Limited | Visa Prepaid and Debit | None |
Heritage and People's Choice Limited | Heritage Bank Visa Debit Cards, Heritage Bank Visa Credit Cards, Heritage Bank Mastercard Prepaid Cards | None |
HSBC | HSBC Classic Credit Card (Visa), HSBC Platinum Credit Card (Visa), HSBC Platinum Qantas Card (Visa), HSBC Premier (Mastercard), HSBC Premier Qantas (Mastercard), Visa debit card, Premier Visa debit card, MasterCard Credit card, HSBC Corporate Cards | None |
iGoDirect Group Pty Ltd | Visa Prepaid | None |
ING Direct | Orange Everyday, Visa Credit and Debit | None |
Klarna | In-store Digital Card | None |
Macquarie Bank | Macquarie Debit MasterCards, Macquarie Visa Credit Cards | None |
Mesh AU Pty Limited | Visa Debit | None |
NAB | All NAB credit cards except for commercial purchasing, prepaid and travel cards | NAB Commercial Purchasing cards, NAB Prepaid and Travel cards |
Newcastle Greater Mutual Group | Visa cards | None |
Nium Pty Limited | Visa cards | None |
Novatti | Visa Pre-Paid Card | None |
Qantas Pay | Mastercard Prepaid | None |
Railways Credit Union Limited | Visa cards | None |
Regional Australia Bank Ltd | Visa cards | None |
St. George | All personal credit cards | Corporate & Purchasing cards, Travel money cards, Personal Visa debit cards, All other Business cards |
Up Money | Up Debit Mastercard | None |
Westpac | All personal credit cards except the No Annual Fee Mastercard | No Annual Fee Mastercard, GM Holden Mastercard, AMEX, Corporate & Purchasing Cards, Global Currency Card, Gift Cards, Handycards and all other Business cards |
Warwick Credit Union Ltd | Visa Cards | None |
Wise | All Cards | None |
Suncorp Bank | Personal Visa Debit Card, Business Visa Debit Card | Clear Options Credit Cards, EFTPOS only cards |
Broken Hill Bank | Visa Cards | None |
Zip.co | Zip Card, Visa Credit card | Zip single-use card |
This list is up-to-date as of April 2025
How does Google Pay work?
Google Pay uses the NFC (Near Field Communication) chips found in many Android smartphones to allow cardholders to make payments directly from their phone. Instead of getting out your wallet and credit card, you simply unlock your phone and tap it on contactless terminals.
If your card is connected to a loyalty program, any eligible purchases you make with Google Pay will automatically earn points for your rewards account.
Using Google Pay is essentially the same as using your physical bank card: anywhere you can tap and pay on a retailer's terminal, you can use your phone to make the purchase.
Google Pay for online shopping
You can also use Google Pay to make payments online. When you go through checkout, you will see Google Pay as an option if it is available. You can use your fingerprint or passcode to approve the transaction.

"Once I started using Google Pay I left my wallet at home and never took it out again. The convenience of using your phone to pay for everything is amazing and I wouldn't even consider a credit card nowadays if it didn't work with Google Pay."
Is Google Pay safe to use?
Google Pay uses the same technology as contactless credit cards and is just as secure at the checkout.
In fact, Google Pay could be considered more secure as it doesn’t send your credit or debit card number with your payment. Instead, it uses an encrypted virtual account number to represent your account details.
This means that your card details aren’t stored on your phone or on the Google Pay app. If you do suspect any suspicious activity on your account, you can also use the Google Pay app to track your transaction history. With the merchant’s name and number, you can monitor and flag suspicious activity.

"99% of the time Google Pay works just fine. But in November 2023 there was a nationwide Optus network outage. I was with Optus at the time but I always carry my actual credit card on me so I was fine. Friends who went 100% digital with their card were caught cashless! It's a rare scenario but it can happen."
How much does it cost to use Google Pay?
The good news is that there is no cost to using Google Pay! The app is free to download and you can add multiple debit or credit cards at no cost.
It's the same as a regular transaction with a physical card, where the cost is covered by the retailer, brand, business or trader that you're purchasing from.
How to add a credit or debit card to Google Pay
- Open the Google Pay app
- At the bottom right, tap Add and then Payment method
- Use the camera to upload your card details or type them in manually
- If you're asked to verify your payment method, choose an option from the list and then enter the verification code
- Next to your new card, you may also need to select Enable contactless
How to remove a credit or debit card from Google Pay
- Open the Google Pay app
- At the top left, click Menu
and then choose Payment methods
- Select the card(s) you want to remove
- At the top right, tap More
and then Remove payment method
What if my credit card is not supported by Google Pay?
If you have a credit card that's not currently compatible with Google Pay, you won't be able to add it as a payment method in the app. But depending on your card and phone, you may be able to make mobile payments through another app.
Does Coles accept Google Pay?
Yes, Coles accepts Google Pay with a Coles credit card. You can also use Google Pay when shopping at Coles.
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