Google Wallet as Default Payment Wallet on Android Devices

If you're experiencing conflicts between Google Wallet and other payment apps on your Android device, particularly those involving NFC transactions, you can follow these steps to set Google Wallet as the default payment wallet. This guide will help you navigate through the device settings to ensure a smoother payment experience.

Step 1: Access Device Settings

- Open the "Settings" app on your Android device. This is usually represented by a gear icon.

Step 2: Navigate to "Connections" or "Connections & Network"

- Scroll down and find the section that pertains to connections. It may be labeled "Connections" or "Connections & Network" or “Connection preferences” depending on your device.

Step 3: Enter "NFC and Payment" Settings

- Look for the option related to NFC or contactless payments. It may be labeled as "NFC and Payment," "Connections," or "Connected devices."

Step 4: Choose "Tap and Pay" or "Payment Default” 

- Within the NFC settings, locate the option that allows you to set a default payment method. This might be labeled as "Tap and Pay" or "Payment Default."

Step 5: Select Google Wallet

- In the payment default settings, you should see a list of available payment apps. Choose "Google Wallet" or "Google Pay" from the list.

Step 6: Confirm Default Selection

- Confirm your selection to set Google Wallet as the default payment wallet for NFC transactions on your device.

Step 7: Adjust Other Settings (If Necessary)

- Explore additional settings related to NFC and payment options. Ensure that Google Wallet is set as the preferred app for all relevant categories.

Step 8: Test a Transaction

- To confirm that the changes have been taken effectively, attempt a small transaction using NFC. Ensure that the payment is processed smoothly through Google Wallet.

Alternative path

On step 1, once you get into your device’s settings you can use the search bar on top and search for the words “NFC” or “Google Pay”.This way you will be able to access the option you need faster.

Important notice
Each Android model has different paths to find a specific function in the settings. This guide attempts to generally cover the steps a user will take to set up Google Pay as the default payment method through NFC.