NOTE: Visit our Apple Pay and Samsung Pay article to learn how to add your debit card to digital wallets on other platforms.

At Amplify, we design our debit cards with digital payments in mind. Whether you prefer to complete your transactions through contactless payments or using our suite of Apple Pay and Samsung Pay tools, we want your payment process to be as safe and secure as possible. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps of connecting your debit card to Google Pay.

Key Takeaways:

• The best way to connect your debit card to Google Pay is through Amplify’s card controls in online banking.
• Members can also add their debit card to their Google account with Google Pay.
• Android users can also add their debit card to their Google Wallet.

What is the best way to add my card to Google Pay?

The easiest way to connect your debit card to your digital wallet to enable card controls in online banking. This app will allow you to add an enrolled card to a digital wallet, as well as manage and track your debit card activity right from your mobile device.

If you are not enrolled in card controls, follow the steps below in online banking to access your features for the first time:

• Click Menu.
• Click Card Controls under the Debit Cards & Alerts dropdown menu. 

Once the card controls screen loads, you can connect your debit card and follow the authentication steps to enable card control features for your debit card.

If you are already enrolled in Mobile Card Control, here is how to add your debit card:

• Tap the Add to Google Pay option on the My Cards screen.
• Tap the Add to Google Wallet button.
• Select an authentication channel for your account. Please note that our card controls feature can currently only verify accounts using domestic phone numbers. 
• Enter the confirmation code to continue.
• Verify your information and accept the terms and conditions.

If you would like to learn more about our card control features, visit our card controls article in Ask Amplify.

How do I connect my debit card to Google Pay?

If you do not have card controls enabled and do not wish to enroll at this time, you can also add your debit card directly to Google Pay. This will allow you to process your payments quickly and initiate peer-to-peer payments with other Google users.

Here is how to add your Amplify debit card to your Google account on desktop:

• Visit the Google Pay website. You will need to have an active Google account to access this feature.
• Click on Payment Methods on the main navigation.
• Click Add Credit or Debit Card.
• Follow the steps on the screen to scan or manually enter your card information.

When adding payment information to your Google account, it is important that you follow security best practices like choosing a secure password or using Google purchase authentication services to prevent unwanted transactions.

How do I connect my debit card to Google Wallet? 

Google Wallet was designed to help Android users manage important information in the palm of their hand. From debit cards to airline tickets, Google Wallet is a valuable resource for those with Android phones or wearable technology.

Here is how your debit card to your Google Wallet:

• Open the Google Wallet app on your device.
• Tap Add to Wallet.
• Tap Payment Card. Any cards associated with your Google Pay should immediately be accessible.
• Tap New Credit or Debit Card to add a new card.
• Follow the steps on the screen to scan or manually enter your card information.

And remember: when adding any payment information to your phone, it is important that you add extra levels of security. Do not choose a passcode that can be easily guessed using personal information and make sure that you are using services like facial recognition and fingerprint unlock to add additional safeguards to your device.