How to Buy Bitcoin with Google Pay

Before embarking on your crypto journey, it’s important to note which payment options are available. A reputable exchange should offer a wide array of trusted payment options that help reinforce the security and accountability of your transactions.

By integrating the ease and security of Google Pay with CEX.IO’s intuitive user experience, buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has never been easier. Google Pay allows users to store both credit/debit cards and/or bank account routing information on their devices. In essence, Google Pay allows users to buy Bitcoin with a credit card and buy Bitcoin with a bank account if they choose to securely store that information on their device.

Before using Google Pay to buy Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies on CEX.IO’s mobile app and/or Wallet app, we recommend setting up Google Pay on your device first to ensure it is recognized by our services as a viable form of payment. While CEX.IO’s mobile products and services are designed to integrate seamlessly with Google Pay, you must have already set up Google Pay so that the CEX.IO mobile and/or Wallet app knows to suggest Google Pay as a form of payment.

Moreover, when you decide to buy Bitcoin with Google Pay on the CEX.IO exchange, or one of our other products or services, each transaction enjoys an additional layer of security and confidence that comes with using reputable exchanges and payment providers.

But before you make your first Bitcoin purchase using Google Pay, here are a few other things to keep in mind about the service:

Google Pay does not charge additional fees if you choose debit or pay with a current balance.
While Google Pay is available on CEX.IO, it is not available on all exchanges.
Google Pay offers a transaction minimum of $1, a 7-day weekly maximum of $20,000, and a total balance limit of $25,000. Additionally, you can add a minimum of $10 USD to your Google Pay balance.
For deposits, Google Pay allows you to deposit up to $20,000 a week to a debit card or bank account.

CEX.IO empowers its users to buy Bitcoin instantly with Google Pay and transfer those assets directly to their digital wallet. Additionally, CEX.IO’s mobile app and Wallet app are both compatible with Google Pay, ensuring that you have all the tools at your disposal to chart your crypto journey.

Now that we know more about Google Pay, let’s learn how to use it to buy Bitcoin using the CEX.IO mobile app.

Buying Bitcoin with Google Pay using the CEX.IO Mobile app

CEX.IO’s mobile app hosts a full range of tools and services to guide users on their crypto journey. But for this part of the tutorial, we’re just going to focus on how to buy Bitcoin using Google Pay. Before you get started, please make sure you’ve set up Google Pay on your device with a debit/credit card or bank account. Otherwise, our products will not know to offer Google Pay as an option to purchase Bitcoin.

While CEX.IO allows you to buy Bitcoin with a prepaid card buy Bitcoin with a prepaid card, it’s recommended that you only connect credit or debit cards to your Google Pay account. That way, your money is more accessible and transactions are more easily authenticated.

Once you have set up Google Pay as your payment method, follow the steps below to learn how to buy Bitcoin using Google Pay in the CEX.IO mobile app:

From the home screen of the CEX.IO mobile app, select Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency you want to buy, and select the fiat currency for which it will be exchanged.
From there, click one of the pre-selected Bitcoin amounts or manually enter the amount you want to buy.
Click the green button that says Buy Now.
Choose Google Pay as your payment method.
Click the box to agree to the terms of use.
Confirm your transaction by double clicking the side button on your device.

And that’s how you buy Bitcoin in the CEX.IO mobile app using Google Pay.

Please note that while this guide focused on buying Bitcoin specifically, you can repeat this process to buy any cryptocurrency we have available on the CEX.IO exchange. Follow the links throughout this page to continue exploring CEX.IO’s products and services, and learn more about the bounty of digital assets available on the CEX.IO exchange.

Now that we know how to buy Bitcoin using Google Pay in the CEX.IO mobile app, let’s move on and learn how to use Google Pay to buy Bitcoin in the CEX.IO Wallet app.

Buying Bitcoin with Google Pay using the CEX.IO Wallet app

Now that you know how to use Google Pay to buy Bitcoin in the mobile app, follow along below to learn how to buy Bitcoin with Google Pay in the CEX.IO Wallet app.

From the home screen of the Wallet App, click Buy at the bottom.
Click where it says Pay with, then select Google Pay.
Next, click on Select Coin in the top right, and choose Bitcoin.
Enter the amount of Bitcoin you wish to buy.
When you’re ready, click Buy with Google Pay.
Finally, confirm the transaction by Double Clicking the right side button of your device.

Now you know how to buy Bitcoin in the CEX.IO Wallet app using Google Pay.

FAQ

Which Cryptocurrencies Can I Buy with Google Pay?

In addition to buying Bitcoin with Google Pay, CEX.IO users can use Google Pay to buy any digital asset we offer on the exchange. However, please note that not all cryptocurrencies are available in your area. To buy a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, repeat step one (1) for the CEX.IO mobile app, or step three (3) for the Wallet app, and select the coin you decide to buy.

To learn more about how to buy crypto with a credit card, or other forms of payment such as how to buy Bitcoin with a cash deposit, or how to buy Bitcoin with a SEPA bank transfer, visit the CEX.IO exchange and start trading today.

What are the Benefits of using Google Pay?

Google Pay allows users to store debit/credit card and/or bank account routing information in their devices for seamless online transactions. When using Google Pay with CEX.IO’s products and services, you control which forms of payment Google Pay will use to process your crypto transactions. Plus, Google Pay transactions are fast and secure, while offering no hidden fees. That way, you get peace of mind and accessibility no matter how or when you choose to buy crypto.

When users choose to use Google Pay on the CEX.IO exchange, each transaction enjoys an additional layer of security and reassurance that comes with using a reputable exchange and payment provider.

Learn about the many digital assets and payment methods available by clicking the links throughout this page, or visit CEX.IO to start trading.

Does Google Pay charge fees?

Google Pay stores your debit/credit card and/or bank account routing information for you on your device, but does not charge any additional fees beyond those incurred by your payment provider. For example, if your credit card charges a small fee for transactions over a certain amount, or from across a certain distance, those fees could affect any transactions you make with Google Pay. However, any transactions made with Google Pay that are connected to a debit card should not result in additional fees.

Please note that while you will not be charged a fee to use Google Pay to buy Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, commissions will still be applied to all crypto transactions. Before you start trading, don’t forget to consult CEX.IO’s current listings for Bitcoin to USD.

To learn more about other payment methods available to purchase crypto, such as how to buy Bitcoin with a bank account, visit the CEX.IO exchange.

What countries support Google Pay?

Google Pay is available globally in the following countries:

Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Vietnam.

Also, double-check that CEX.IO is licensed to operate in your country before you attempt to make any transactions. Click here to learn more about where you can access CEX.IO for crypto trading and exchange.

How does withdrawal work with Google Pay?

While Google Pay can be used to buy crypto in the CEX.IO mobile app and Wallet app, transactions do not work the other way around. Thankfully, withdrawal capabilities are built into both CEX.IO apps to work with a credit or debit card.

To withdraw money using the CEX.IO mobile app, follow these steps below:

On the home screen, click Wallet in the center of the menu.
Select the currency you want to withdraw.
Click on the Withdraw button.
From here, enter the amount you want to withdraw. Double-check the total amount to see how much will be transferred after deducting the commission.
Choose the card you want to withdraw your funds to, or swipe left and Add a new card.
Click the box to accept the Terms of Use, Refund Policy, Payment Conditions, and Cardholder’s Agreement.
When you’re satisfied with the transaction, confirm the withdrawal by tapping Withdraw.

Withdrawal works a little differently in the CEX.IO Wallet app, as it requires selling a digital asset to allow for the withdrawal. If you decide to sell Bitcoin in the Wallet app, you’ll be given the option to add a bank account, credit card, or debit card for the sale total to be deposited:

Click Sell on the home screen of the app.
Then, click Deposit To, and select where you’d like the balance to be credited.

Additionally, CEX.IO Wallet app users can manage their digital assets easily by performing the following actions:

Clicking on the Wallet icon in the bottom left corner of the home screen.
Choose any coin you currently have in your CEX.IO Wallet
Then, select from the options Buy, Convert, Sell, or click the Three Dots to Add a new address, or Send to an address you already have on file.

CEX.IO Wallet’s simple and intuitive design empowers users to manage their digital assets instantly, and connect with other trusted nodes throughout the crypto ecosystem.

To learn more about how to sell Bitcoin, or what other types of crypto-to-crypto or crypto-to-fiat transactions are available for your digital assets, visit the CEX.IO exchange to continue your crypto journey.

How to send crypto to/from CEX.IO using Google Pay?

While Google Pay does not currently allow users to exchange cryptocurrencies, CEX.IO has a range of tools and products available to help users with crypto trading and exchange .

That said, the CEX.IO Wallet app empowers users to manage their digital assets easily by performing the following actions:

Clicking on the Wallet icon in the bottom left corner of the home screen.
Choose any coin you currently have in your CEX.IO Wallet
Then, select from the options Buy, Convert, Sell, or click the Three Dots to Add a new address, or Send to an address you already have on file.

While Google Pay does not allow you to transfer crypto between users, CEX.IO’s products and services are here to pick up the slack. For a complete list of coins available to trade, visit CEX.IO.

Thanks for learning how to use Google Pay with your trades on CEX.IO, and may the markets trend in your favor.