Google Pay
Customers with Google Pay (formerly Android Pay) pay with the cards saved in their Google account. It comes with card payments, so there is nothing for you to switch on.
- Who turns it on
- Nobody. It comes with card payments.
- Customers
- Anyone with Google Pay set up, on Android or in Chrome.
- Online
- Stripe’s secure payment page, and the NextUp app’s payment sheet.
- At the counter
- Tap on an S700 or M2 reader, or Tap to Pay on Android.
- Fees
- Stripe’s processing fee applies, as on cards; see Stripe’s pricing page for the rate.
- Card fee
- Handled as a card payment, so NextUp Walk-in’s card fee applies as on any card.
Where Customers Can Use Google Pay
Every place a customer pays through NextUp Walk-in, and whether Google Pay is there.
- Pay link and QR codeGoogle Pay shows on Stripe’s page when the customer opens a pay link or scans a QR code. Yes
- Booking depositGoogle Pay shows on the page where a customer pays a booking deposit. Yes
- Online gift cardGoogle Pay shows on Stripe’s page when a customer buys an online gift card. Yes
- The NextUp appA customer paying a bill in the NextUp app can choose Google Pay in the app’s payment sheet. Yes
- Card reader (S700, M2)Customers hold their phone to the S700 or an M2 reader paired in the NextUp app. Yes
- Tap to Pay on AndroidA customer can tap their phone on a team member’s Android phone running Tap to Pay on Android in the NextUp app. Yes
Booking deposits and selling gift cards are Pro features. Every other place is on every plan.
How a Customer Pays
- Open the pay link or scan the QR codeThe customer opens the link or scans the code and lands on Stripe’s secure page.
- Choose Google PayThe Google Pay button appears when the device or browser has it set up.
- ConfirmThey pick a saved card, confirm with their screen lock or fingerprint, and the bill shows as paid.
- Or pay in the NextUp appIn the NextUp app, they choose Google Pay in the payment sheet and confirm.
- Or tap at the counterAt the counter, they hold their phone to the reader and confirm if asked.
What You Do
- Nothing to switch on. Google Pay is there once you take card payments through Stripe.
- For counter taps, add an S700 or an M2 reader from Stripe, or use Tap to Pay on Android in the NextUp app.
Good to Know
- Samsung and other Android phones pay with Google Pay online; Samsung Pay itself works in person only.
- It is paid as a card payment, so receipts, refunds and reports treat it like a card.
- The button only shows where the customer has Google Pay set up.
Questions About Google Pay
Do I need to turn Google Pay on?
No. It comes with card payments through Stripe and shows for customers who have it set up.
Is Google Pay the same as Android Pay?
Yes. Google Pay was formerly called Android Pay.
Can customers use Google Pay in the NextUp app?
Yes. The app’s payment sheet offers Google Pay or a card when a customer pays a bill there.
Can a Samsung phone pay with Google Pay?
Yes. Online, Samsung phones pay with Google Pay. At the counter they can also tap with Samsung Pay.
What does Google Pay cost?
It is a card payment. Stripe’s processing fee applies, see Stripe’s pricing page. NextUp Walk-in’s card fee is 0.5% of card payments, never on tips, at most $1 a payment, on top of Stripe’s processing fee.
Payments are processed by Stripe on your own Stripe account; NextUp Walk-in never holds your money. NextUp Walk-in’s card fee is 0.5% of card payments, never on tips, at most $1 a payment, on top of Stripe’s processing fee.