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Before you start
- Your own supported card
- A compatible phone with screen lock
- Your issuer’s approved verification method
A clear way through this guide.
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5 steps · Your own pace
Set up a phone wallet for contactless payment
Step 1 of 5: Check support first
Check the wallet’s official compatibility information and your card issuer’s guidance. Android contactless payment normally needs NFC enabled and a supported secure device. A wallet icon alone does not mean every phone or card can pay.
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Step 2 of 5: Add the card yourself
iPhone: open Wallet and use its add-card control. Android: open Google Wallet, Add to Wallet and Payment card. Follow the genuine app’s instructions and issuer verification. Keep card details and verification codes private.
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Step 3 of 5: Check that setup is complete
Read any verification or setup message. On Android, check the tap-to-pay setup and default payment app if required. Do not assume a card picture means it is ready; unfinished verification can stop a transaction.
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Step 4 of 5: Prepare the correct payment control
iPhone with Face ID: double-click Side and authenticate. iPhone with Touch ID: double-click Home and authenticate. Android: unlock with an accepted secure method. Check the selected card and amount before paying.
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Step 5 of 5: Hold near the reader and confirm
At a compatible contactless checkout, follow the wallet’s prompt and hold the appropriate part of the phone near the reader. Check both phone and terminal confirmation. If unclear, ask the cashier before retrying to avoid duplicate attempts.
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Every step is complete. You can come back and practise again whenever you like.
Your small practice task.
Open your wallet and recognise its setup status without making a purchase.
Completing the guide records your progress here; it does not check your device settings.
A common question.
What if my card is not supported?
Use another payment method you already understand and ask your card issuer. Do not install an unofficial wallet to bypass compatibility.
Official help, if you need it.
These links provide the product’s own instructions or relevant public guidance. Settings can differ by model and software version.