To make Pix payments with Google Pay, link your account to use Pix in Google Wallet.
Once you link an account in Google Wallet, you can:
- Update and remove your account(s) in the app.
- Use Pix to complete transactions with:
- Tap to pay with Pix
- Pix key
- QR code
- Copy and paste
Add an account to use Pix
Important: To use Pix, your selected payment profile must be based in Brazil.
If you have multiple payment profiles, you can change your selected profile. Learn how to manage your payment profile.
- Open the Google Wallet app
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- At the bottom, tap Add to Wallet.
- Tap Pix.
- To add your account securely in Google Wallet, complete a one-time verification of your personal details.
- You'll have to select your financial institution. If you don’t see it, they may not support integration with Google Pay at this time.
- Update to the latest version of your Google Wallet and financial institution apps to avoid issues.
- After you get redirected to your financial institution’s app, sign in and complete the instructions.
- If you don’t have your financial institution’s app, download it. You will be able to remove it once your account is successfully added.
.Remove account used for Pix
On the Google Wallet app
- Open the Google Wallet app
- Tap Payment methods & activity
Payment methods
- Select your preferred account.
- On the Account details page, at the top right, tap More
Payment methods On the Google Wallet website
- Go to the Google Wallet website.
- On the left, click Payment methods.
- Select your preferred account.
- Click Remove.
Important:
- If you choose to remove the account, your previous Pix transaction history may still be in the Transactions page in the Google Wallet Website.
- Both options remove the linked account from both the Wallet website and the Wallet app at the same time.
Financial institutions supported
- C6
- PicPay
- Itaú
- Santander
- Mercado Pago
- NuBank
- Banco do Brasil
- Caixa
- Bradesco
- Banco Inter
- Sicredi
- Pag Bank
- Banco Pan
- Digio
- BTG
Common issues when you link an account
To resolve your issue, find the troubleshooting steps related to the error message you received.
Unable to link account as the account type isn’t authorizedTry to link your account again later. This error can also happen due to CPF mismatch. If the CPF on file doesn't match the CPF on the account you want to add, you won’t be able to add this account.
To create a new Payments profile with the correct CPF, delete your current Payments profile. Learn how to delete your Google payments service.
Tip: We don't allow CPFs to be associated with too many accounts. Learn more about CPF.
To link your account in Google Wallet and make Pix payments safely and securely, use a device screen lock.
- If you get issues linking your account: Your lock code, password, or fingerprint may be incorrect.
- If your screen lock was removed: Turn on your screen lock. You may need to link your account again.
- Open the Google Wallet app
- Tap Payment methods & activity
Payment methods
Payment methods For specific Google Account activities, like sign-ups for Google products or services, transactions or payment method changes, you may need to verify your identity or ownership of the payment method used.
Learn how to complete verification for your payment profile.
Tip: Check your email for any additional instructions.
To link your account in Google Wallet, you have to select the default browser app on your Android device.
To select the default browser:
- On your Android device, go to Menu
- Tap Default apps
- Select an app.
Tips:
- It's recommended to select Chrome.
- After you set the default browser, try to link your account again.
Related resources
- Use Pix with Google Pay
- Verify your identity to use Pix with Google Pay
- Manage your individual payments profile
Still need help?
If you still have issues or any questions, you can ask the community or contact us.