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    Google Wallet™

    Google Pay™ is a safer, simpler, and more helpful way to pay with your Android device.

    Enjoy all the rewards and benefits of your Arion cards with Google Wallet.

    Get Google Wallet

    Who can use Google Pay?

    Google Pay is available for Arion cardholders that have reached the age of 13 and have an Android device 5.0 or higher with NFC functionality.

    Google Pay is a simple and secure way to pay contactless

    When you make a purchase with Google Pay, Google Wallet uses a device-specific number and a unique transaction code. Your full card number is never stored on your device or on Google servers, and it can’t be shared with merchants. Google Wallet doesn’t keep transaction information that can be tied back to you, ensuring all purchases are private.

    Why Google Wallet?

    Google Wallet is simple to set up and even easier to use. Enjoy convenient and secure checkout with your Android device everywhere contactless payments are accepted. Just tap and go, knowing that your payments are safely encrypted before, during, and after every purchase.

    To begin with, you will only be able to add cards manually via Google Wallet:

    1. Open the Google Wallet app or download it from Play Store.
    2. Tap ‘Add to Wallet’ and follow the instructions.
    3. Verify your card if needed. Then you’re all set!

    Further information can be found on the Google website.

    Instruction video

    How to make a certain card your default card in Google Wallet

    • Once you’ve successfully added your card to Google Wallet, select your Arion card from the home screen
    • Select ‘details’ at the bottom of the screen
    • Select ‘make default for contactless’
    • You’re all set!

    Where can you pay with Google Pay?

    You can pay with Google Pay anywhere contactless payments are accepted. You can both add individual and corporate Arion cards to Google Wallet.

    Look for the contactless payments sign.

    Where and how to checkout in stores:

    • Set up your Android for easy contactless payments. Just add your credit or debit cards to Google Wallet to get started
    • When you’re ready to pay, unlock your phone, hold it near the reader, and look for the check mark. That’s it!

    Where and how to checkout online and in apps:

    • To get started, add a credit or debit card to Google Wallet
    • When you’re ready to pay, choose Google Pay™ as your payment method or tap the ‘Pay with Google Pay’ button
    • That’s it – no need to fill out forms or enter your payment info

    Smart watch

    You can connect your cards to Google Wallet in your smart watch. The device operating system must be Wear OS version 2.0 or higher with NFC functionality.

    What will happen to símaveski in the Arion app?

    Customers that want to continue using símaveski in the Arion app to pay for goods and services can do that without any problems.

    Google Wallet and Google Pay are a trademark of Google LLC.

    Frequently asked questions

    • What is Google Wallet?

      Google Wallet is a digital wallet that allows you to securely store your credit and debit cards.

    • Why should I use Google Wallet?

      Security and privacy are built into every part of Google Wallet to keep all your essentials protected. When you pay with Google Pay, Google doesn’t share your real credit card number with the business, so your payment info stays safe.

    • How does it work with Google Pay?

      You can pay with Google Pay anywhere contactless payments are accepted.

    • Where can I download Google Wallet?

      Download Google Wallet on your Android device from the Play Store.

    • How much does it cost to use Google Pay?

      You don’t pay anything extra. Every transaction is processed with the same fees as using your physical card.

    • Which cards can I link to Google Wallet?

      All Arion credit and debit cards.

    • Can I link a business card to Google Wallet?

      Yes.

    • Do I need an internet connection to pay with Google Pay?

      No. You don’t need an internet connection to pay with Google Pay. Google Pay connects to the POS terminal to support contactless payments, not the internet.

    • Can I pay with Google Wallet in other countries?

      Yes. You can pay with Google Pay anywhere contactless payments are accepted, both in Iceland and abroad.

    • On which devices can I use Google Wallet?

      Google Pay is available for Arion cardholders that have reached the age of 13 and have an Android device 5.0 or higher with NFC functionality.

    • Can I have a card from someone other than Arion in Google Wallet?

      Yes, but only if the card issuer supports Google Wallet.