How to Uninstall Google Pay (2020)

A step-by-step guide to disabling the Google Pay app

Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: May 26, 2022

This wikiHow will teach you how to uninstall or disable Google Pay on your Android. If your phone came pre-installed with Google Pay, you may not be able to delete the app, but you can usually disable it. You will also learn how to deactivate your Google Pay account through your Google settings.

Method 1

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Uninstalling or Disabling the Google Pay Mobile App

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You'll find this gear icon in the Quick Settings menu when you swipe down from the top of your screen or the app icon that looks like a gear on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
Depending on your phone's manufacturer, you might see something different but similar, like "Apps" instead.

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It's in the "G" section of the alphabetical list of apps next to Google Pay's app icon.
If you can't uninstall the app completely, you'll have to instead disable it, but you'll find either option centered at the bottom of your screen.^{[1]
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Method 2

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Closing your Google Pay Account

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Go to https://myaccount.google.com/. You may be prompted to login to your Google account if you aren't already.
- You'll need to do this in a web browser on either your laptop or desktop computer or your mobile device.
It's usually the first tile titled "Privacy & personalization" next to a profile icon and paint brush.
It's under the "Download, delete, or make a plan for your data" header near the middle of the page.
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Click Delete a service. This is usually the first tile in the menu next to an icon of a trash can.
- You might be prompted to enter your password again to continue.
" You'll see this trash can icon to the right of "Google Pay." Read the pop-up and check the appropriate boxes before clicking Delete Google Pay in the bottom right corner. Deleting your Google Pay account also will delete all your card information, including loyalty cards and linked payment accounts.^{[2]
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