Google Wallet is a convenient mobile payment app, but several common problems can prevent it working properly, ranging from phone settings to bank support issues. This guide explains how to resolve these issues to get contactless payments working.

– Enable NFC (near-field communication) in your phone settings and verify your card has finished setting up via the Payment Setup menu
– Hold your phone still against contactless terminals rather than waving it; if it doesn't work, move it slightly as the NFC antenna position varies
– Thick or metal phone cases can block NFC signals, so remove your case and try again if payments fail
– Not all banks support Google Wallet; verify your card's eligibility with your bank and check for an "Add to GPay" option in your banking app
– Bank approval and additional verification may be required before cards become active
– Contact your bank if payments fail unexpectedly, as the problem may be with your account rather than the digital card