NFC tap-to-pay not working on your Android phone
Tap-to-pay needs three things working: NFC enabled on your phone, Google Pay installed and set up, and a compatible terminal. Start by checking if NFC is on in Settings.
Tap-to-pay uses NFC (a short-range wireless connection) to let your phone talk to payment terminals. When it stops working, it's one of four things: NFC is disabled, Google Pay isn't installed, you haven't added a card to Google Pay, or the terminal isn't NFC-compatible.
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking all payment terminals support tap-to-pay. They don't — you need to look for the contactless symbol
- Not realizing your phone case can be blocking the NFC signal
Signs you need professional help
- If you've enabled NFC, installed Google Pay, added a card, and tap-to-pay still doesn't work, get in touch and we can check your phone's NFC hardware status.
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