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.

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.

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.

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
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
Taiwan	TWD 3000
Ukraine	100 UAH for Mastercard
United Arab Emirates	AED 300
United Kingdom	GBP 30
United States	$50