Set up a screen lock for the Google Pay app

To help protect your information if your phone gets lost or stolen, the Google Pay app requires a screen lock. If your device is locked, the Google Pay app can’t be opened.

  • If your device has a screen lock set up, it’ll automatically become your app lock during setup.
  • If your device doesn’t have a screen lock set up, add one during setup.

Screen locks that work with the Google Pay app

You can unlock the app with the following methods:

  • PIN
  • Pattern
  • Password
  • Fingerprint
  • Iris scan
  • 3D face unlock

Turn screen lock on

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