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Google Pay

by Google · Mountain View, United States · Since 2017

UPI payments app with rewards.

UPI & payment appsRecommendedFreeMobile app
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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Google Pay?

Google Pay is upi & payment apps from Google, based in Mountain View, United States and has been building software since 2017. UPI payments app with rewards.

UPI and payment apps handle person-to-person transfers, bill payments, recharges and merchant payments. For businesses, the merchant apps add QR codes, soundboxes, settlements and simple ledgers.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Completely free to use
  • +Native mobile apps for work on the go
  • +One of the top-ranked upi & payment apps options in our catalogue

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Google Pay features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Google Pay adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • UPI transfers and QR payments
  • Bill payments and recharges
  • Merchant soundbox and settlements
  • Credit on UPI and RuPay cards
  • Wallet and gift cards
  • Transaction history and reports
  • Security and device binding
  • International UPI
  • Mobile apps for Android and iOS
  • Free plan to start without a card

Google Pay pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Google Pay charges. Google Pay is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on pay.google.com.

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Specifications

Category
UPI & payment apps
Vendor
Google
Headquarters
Mountain View, United States
Founded
2017
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Google Pay — frequently asked questions

What is Google Pay?+

Google Pay is upi & payment apps by Google. UPI payments app with rewards.

How much does Google Pay cost?+

Google Pay is free to use.

Does Google Pay offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Google Pay offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Google Pay made in India?+

No. Google Pay is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Google Pay best suited for?+

Google Pay suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for upi & payment apps.

What are the best alternatives to Google Pay?+

Popular alternatives in upi & payment apps include Paytm, PhonePe, Freecharge. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Google Pay deployed?+

Google Pay is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.

About Google

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Google · Mountain View, United States · Founded 1998 · 124 products in our catalogue

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