Google Pay keeps declining your payments
Your payment card can not be verified, your phone's NFC is off, or your bank is blocking the transaction for security. We'll check all three and get payments working again.
Google Pay can decline transactions for several reasons — your card can not be set up correctly, NFC can be turned off, your bank can flag it as suspicious, or there's a problem with Google Pay's connection to your card. We'll check your card is set up right, check that NFC is on, and make sure your bank isn't blocking it.
- ✓Have your debit or credit card details available — you can need to re-add your card
- ✓Make sure your phone is connected to the internet (WiFi or mobile data)
- ✓Have the number for your bank's customer service ready in case they're blocking the transaction
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking if NFC is on — many people think it's a Google Pay problem when it's just NFC being off
- Assuming the bank approved the transaction when in reality they blocked it for security
Signs you need professional help
- If NFC is on, your card is verified in Google Pay, your date and time are correct, and your bank says they're not blocking it, give us a call — there can be a deeper issue with Google Pay or your card's setup.
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