--- description: Review of Google Pay Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Google Pay | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Hardware and Building Materials Store POS Software](/directory/49/hardware-pos-software/software) > [Google Pay](/software/124963/google-pay) # Google Pay Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/124963/google-pay Page: 1 / 38\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/124963/google-pay?page=2) > Android Pay is a cloud-based secure digital wallet application designed for processing payments using tablets and smartphone devices. Designed for Android devices, this application allows users to add their cards to an NFC-enabled Android device and use their mobile devices instead of credit cards to make payments in retail stores. Android Pay also serves as an alternative to Google Wallet. Users can make purchases through its Android app and make payments for other Android services, such as movies and music. Android Pay uses virtual account numbers instead of bank account or card details. This helps to add a security layer to making payments. Users who have a fingerprint-reader feature in their smartphones can authenticate their payments using their fingerprints. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 924 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 924 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Google Pay is available for free - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Authentication - Bill Payment - Chat/Messaging - Customer Accounts - Data Security - Data Synchronisation - Digital Wallet - Electronic Payments - Mobile Access - Mobile Alerts - Mobile Payments - Online Banking - Reporting/Analytics - Transaction History - Transaction Monitoring ## Category - [Hardware and Building Materials Store POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/49/hardware-pos-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Hardware and Building Materials Store POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/49/hardware-pos-software/software) - [Mobile Banking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4177/mobile-banking/software) - [Financial Services Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4356/financial-services/software) - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4526/online-payment/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Sometime the app crashed in mobile and QR scanning took time. > > Overall very good experience with Google pay and using the app almost every day for transactions and the rewards are motivating to use. ----- ### "Super convenient and makes daily shopping way easier" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *21 April 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The thing I like most is definitely the speed of the tap to pay feature. Its so much faster than digging through my bag for a wallet and I never have to worry about if I forgot my cards at home. I also really like how it integrates with my gmail for tracking receipts and stuff. The security side of things gives me peace of mind too since it uses virtual numbers so the actual merchant never sees my real card info. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the app feels a bit cluttered after the recent updates. It’s not a huge deal though since it still works wonderfully. > > Sometimes the app feels a bit cluttered after the recent updates. They keep trying to push rewards and deals that I dont really care about, and it makes it harder to find my actual transaction history quickly. Also, I have noticed that once in a while it wont trigger the NFC reader on the first try, so I have to lock and unlock my phone to get it to wake up. It’s not a huge deal but can be a bit awkward when there is a long line behind you. ----- ### "Google Pay a year later" — 3.0/5 > **Cody** | *30 April 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It still does what it is supposed to do but it doesn’t have as much support as it once did originally. > > **Cons**: It’s not as widely compatible with as many devices as it used to be and you can only use it on certain android devices. > > I stopped using it regularly because I just switched to Apple Pay since I have an iPhone and I use Apple Pay more now ----- ### "Easy-to-Use and Reliable Digital Payment Solution" — 4.0/5 > **Piyusha** | *1 June 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The best thing about Google Pay is its simplicity and convenience. The interface is clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate, which makes sending or receiving money very fast. I also like how smoothly it integrates with bank accounts and cards, making transactions seamless. The app provides instant payment notifications and keeps a detailed transaction history, which is useful for tracking expenses. Another major advantage is the security and authentication process, which adds confidence while making payments. The rewards and cashback offers are also a nice addition that improves the overall user experience. > > **Cons**: One thing I liked least about Google Pay is that transaction failures can occasionally occur because of bank server issues, and resolving such problems sometimes takes longer than expected. Customer support could also be improved, especially for urgent refund or dispute cases. At times, the app may experience minor glitches or delays in updating payment statuses, which can create confusion. Additionally, some promotional rewards and cashback programs are not as attractive or consistent as they used to be. > > My overall experience with Google Pay has been very positive. It has made daily financial transactions much easier and faster, whether for transferring money, paying bills, shopping online, or making in-store payments. The app performs reliably most of the time and offers a secure platform for digital transactions. I appreciate how easy it is to manage payment methods and review past transactions whenever needed. Although there are occasional technical or banking-related issues, the convenience, speed, and simplicity of the app make it one of the best digital payment solutions I have used. ----- ### "Pay As You Google: Google Pay" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *6 April 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked that Google Pay was a one-in-all digital wallet that supports a multitude of types of cards, payment processing plans, statements, tickets, rewards, and other types of perks. Additionally, its reputation as a highly secure service, with convenient, easy-to-use UI and ability to transfer money, made me feel very comfortable with the app and I was already familiar with the Google brand. > > **Cons**: I disliked that there were a number of technical glitches tied to the Google Suite of products, as well as functionality issues when attempting in-person or third-party purchases at places that may not accept or claim to accept Google Pay. > > Overall, my experience with Google Pay has been largely positive, and I liked how well it integrated across all my devices, its speed, level of convenience, and organized wallet. I felt secure with the app, and confident in my purchases while using it. ----- Page: 1 / 38\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/124963/google-pay?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/124963/google-pay) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data