How do I buy crypto with Google Pay?

Published on 22 Jul 2025Updated on 20 Aug 20253 min read

Google Pay is a secure and contactless mobile payment service by Google that allows users to make purchases in apps using their Android devices and linked cards. You can now buy crypto on our platform with Google Pay instantly.

This feature is available to United States (US) residents who have completed account verification and added a US-issued Visa or Mastercard debit card—under their legal name, as registered on our platform—to their Google Wallet.

Google Pay isn't supported on iOS devices at this time.

How do I buy crypto with Google Pay?

On the app

Before you begin, ensure you've added a valid US-issued Visa or Mastercard debit card to your Google Wallet. This step is required for Google Pay to be used as a payment option.

  1. Log in to your account on OKX app, go to Buy Crypto

  2. Select > under Select your payment method

    Select your payment method section

  3. On the method selection page, select Google Pay

    Select Google Pay as your payment method

  4. Select cryptocurrency and amount you wish to purchase and Preview your order

  5. Preview your purchase and submit it by selecting Buy

On the web

  1. Log in to your account here

  2. Go to Buy Crypto and select Buy and Sell

    Select Buy and Sell to start buying crypto on OKX

  3. Select cryptocurrency and amount you intend to buy for

  4. On the method selection page, select Google Pay and Preview your order

  5. Preview your purchase and submit it by selecting Buy

FAQ

1. How do I add my card to Google Pay?

You can refer to the instructions in the official Google Pay support documentation here to add your Visa or Mastercard to Google Wallet.

2. Why am I unable to use Google Pay to purchase crypto?

You might not see Google Pay as an option if you haven’t added a valid Visa or Mastercard to your Google Wallet yet. If you’re using an unsupported device or haven’t completed account verification, Google Pay won’t appear as a payment option.

3. What payment methods can I use with Google Pay?

You can use a US-issued Visa or Mastercard debit card.
Note: card issuers may decline certain transactions at their discretion.

4. Can I withdraw funds directly to my digital wallet?

No, withdrawals to digital wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay aren't supported. You can withdraw funds to your linked bank account instead.

5. Why am I unable to withdraw my digital wallet purchase?

While you're able to use Google Pay to complete a trade instantly, for your protection, there may be a withdrawal hold on your funds.

If you want to find out how you can buy crypto with Apple Pay, visit here.

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