Set up screen lock to pay in stores
To use Google Pay in stores, you need to set up a screen lock on your device for your security.
Important: Screen lock is optional for e-money, QUICPay, and iD users in Japan.
Google Pay works with PIN, pattern, password, fingerprint, or retina-scanning screen locks. It won’t work with facial recognition or screen locks like Smart Unlock or Knock to Unlock.
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.
- On your Android phone, open the Settings app
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- Tap Lock screen & security
Secure lock settings
- Choose the amount of time for your screen to automatically lock.
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Secure lock settings 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.
Important: 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
| Country | Amount |
|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 100 |
| Belgium | EUR 25 |
| Brazil | BRL 50 |
| Canada | CAD 100 |
| Chile | 12,000 CLP for credit |
| Croatia | 100 HRK |
| Czech Republic | 500 CZK |
| Denmark | 350 DDK |
| Finland | EUR 25 |
| France | EUR 30 |
| Germany | EUR 25 |
| Hong Kong | HKD 1000 |
| Ireland | EUR 30 |
| Italy | EUR 25 |
| Japan (VISA Touch) | 10,000 JPY |
| New Zealand | NZD 80 |
| Norway | 200 NOK |
| Poland | PLN 50 |
| Russia | RUB 1000 |
| Singapore | S$100 |
| Slovakia | EUR 20 |
| Spain | EUR 20 |
| Sweden | 200 SEK |
| Switzerland | 40 CHF |
| Ukraine | 100 UAH for Mastercard |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 300 |
| United Kingdom | GBP 30 |
| United States | $50 |
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