Google Pay for WooCommerce – How to Set Up?

This blog post explains how to set up Google Pay payments in WooCommerce and let your customers make seamless payments using their smartphones at your store. You’ll also learn the benefits of adding Google Pay to your WooCommerce store. 

Today, most online activities are performed via smartphones, including shopping online, browsing, making payments, surfing social media, and watching series and movies. With mobile-first approaches leading the way, it’s no surprise that eCommerce is also transforming. Online shoppers now prefer the ease of browsing products and making payments using their phones, and Google Pay is a key player in this shift.

This blog will walk you through the steps to set up Google Pay in WooCommerce, allowing your customers to enjoy a seamless, mobile-friendly checkout experience. We’ll also explore the benefits of integrating Google Pay into your WooCommerce store.

Ready to upgrade mobile payments on your WooCommerce store? Let’s get started!

Google Pay is a digital wallet and mobile payment service developed by Google that allows users to make purchases using their smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches. It enables contactless payments in stores, as well as online and in-app transactions.

Google pay stores credit card, debit card, and other payment information and allow users to pay with a simple tap or QR code scan on their mobile devices.

The following are some of the reasons why you should consider setting up Google Pay on your WooCommerce store.

• It is faster: Yes, definitely this is a known fact. Google Pay offers a faster payment process for your WooCommerce store site making it easier for your customers to complete their transactions.
• It is secure: Another reason why people prefer Google Pay is that it is secure. The security of Google Pay transactions is enhanced by multiple layers of security, utilizing one of the most advanced security infrastructures in the world.
• It is commonly available: Google Pay is used by millions of users worldwide. It has gained popularity due to its wide accessibility. From coffee shops to showrooms you can pay via Google Pay so people find it more convenient.
• It helps in increasing conversions: Google Pay offers a smooth and efficient payment experience for your WooCommerce store. You can complete the transaction with a few clicks. No need to enter any additional payment information during checkout. This adds convenience to your customers and increases conversions in your WooCommerce store.
• It does not require any sign-up: Unlike PayPal and stripe payments, Google Pay does not require you to sign up and add any API credentials. It transfers the money directly to your bank account when a customer places an order.

WooCommerce by default doesn’t supports Google Pay payments but it allows you to integrate various payment methods on your store. To set up Google Pay in WooCommerce, we will be using the Stripe Payment Gateway.

Follow the below steps to set up Google Pay on your WooCommerce store:

Step 1: Install WebToffee Stripe Payments Plugin

We will be using the Stripe Payment Plugin for WooCommerce by WebToffee for setting up Stripe in WooCommerce.

• Go to Plugins > Add New Plugin from your WordPress dashboard.
• Search for ‘Stripe Payment Plugin for WooCommerce.’

• Once you have found the WebToffee Stripe plugin click on Install Now and then activate the plugin.
  

Step 2: Connect WooCommerce with Stripe API

• Now that you have installed the plugin, let’s configure Stripe Payments on our WooCommerce store.
• Log in to your Stripe account and obtain API keys. If you don’t have a Stripe account, create a new account here.
• Navigate to WebTofee Stripe > General settings from your WordPress dashboard.
• Under Stripe Credentials, choose Test mode to test the payments or live mode to make the payment option live. 
• Add the publishable key and secret key (you obtained from the stripe dashboard) in the corresponding fields.

• Let’s leave the rest as default and click on Save changes. If you want to learn more about setting up stripe checkout on WooCommerce, read our article.
  

Step 3: Enable Google Pay in WooCommerce

• Go to WebToffee Stripe > Google Pay/ Payment Request Button.
• Enable the Payment Request Button checkbox.
• Choose where you want to show the Google Pay button from the Show on page option.
• Customize the button as per your liking using the Button Settings options.

• Click on Save changes to activate Google Pay on your WooCommerce store.
• This will enable Google Pay on your WooCommerce store.
  

Step 4: Test Google Pay Payments in WooCommerce

• To pay with Google Pay make sure you use HTTPS and a supported browser.
• For Chrome for PC or mobile, use version 61 or higher and an activated Google Pay card or saved debit/credit cards.
• You might see an “Unrecognized app” warning when using Google Pay with a test mode key. This is to be expected and does not appear in live mode.

Let’s see how the Google Pay button appears on the product page, cart page, and checkout page.

Google Pay button on WooCommerce product page

Google Pay button on WooCommerce cart page

Google Pay button on WooCommerce checkout page

You should consider your customers’ convenience before selecting payment gateways for your WooCommerce store. Your store payments play a major role in gaining the trust of your customers.

You may also be interested in reading our article on Klarna payments set up for WooCommerce. The WooCommerce Stripe plugin we mentioned in this article also has a premium version with advanced features like support for recurring payments.

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