Set up screen lock to pay in stores

To use Google Pay in stores, you need to set up a screen lock on your Android device for your security.

Turn on screen lock

Learn how to set or change a screen lock.

Change how quickly your phone locks

Your phone can be used to pay when it's unlocked. For more security, make it lock faster.

1. On your Android phone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Lock screen & security  Secure lock settings  Lock automatically.
3. Choose the amount of time for your screen to automatically lock.

No unlock needed for smaller payments

To make most purchases in stores, you need to unlock your phone. You won't need to unlock it for certain small payments.

Note: You can only make a limited amount of locked transactions before your phone will ask you to unlock it.

Payment limits on a locked device