Google Pay has over 150 million active users and is pre-installed on billions of Android devices worldwide. If you're a Clover merchant not yet accepting Google Pay, you're turning away a growing segment of customers who prefer tap-to-pay. Here's how to get set up fast.
Does Clover Support Google Pay?
Yes. Any NFC-enabled Clover device automatically supports Google Pay, the same way it supports Apple Pay. The customer holds their Android phone near the contactless reader, authenticates with their fingerprint or PIN, and Clover processes it as a standard contactless transaction.
For remote payments — invoices and payment links sent via text or email — Google Pay is available automatically through LumenPaid's checkout page.
In-Store Google Pay on Clover: No Setup Required
If your Clover device has an NFC reader, Google Pay is already working. No configuration steps, no app to install, nothing to enable in the Clover dashboard. The next time a customer taps their Android phone to pay, it will work.
- Clover Station Duo — NFC on customer display
- Clover Mini — built-in NFC reader
- Clover Flex — portable NFC reader
- Clover Go — mobile NFC card reader
Remote Google Pay via LumenPaid Payment Links
This is the capability most Clover merchants are missing. When you send a LumenPaid payment link to a customer and they open it on their Android device, a Google Pay button appears automatically. One tap, fingerprint authentication, done — payment confirmed.
No card number typing. No checkout form to abandon. Just tap-to-pay from anywhere.
Step-by-Step: Accepting Google Pay Remotely with LumenPaid
- Connect LumenPaid to your Clover account via the Clover App Market.
- In LumenPaid, tap "New Invoice" and enter the amount and customer details.
- Choose "Send by Email" or copy the payment link to share directly.
- The customer receives the link and opens it on their Android phone.
- Google Pay button appears automatically — they tap, authenticate, pay.
- You receive a payment confirmation notification. Funds settle to your Clover account.
LumenPaid's checkout automatically detects the customer's device and shows the right wallet button — Apple Pay on iPhone, Google Pay on Android. You don't configure anything.
Who Uses Google Pay?
Google Pay is most popular among Android users under 45, urban shoppers, and tech-forward customers. If your customer base skews Android — which is more than 70% of the global smartphone market — Google Pay acceptance is increasingly expected, not optional.
Google Pay vs. Apple Pay: Do You Need Both?
Yes. Your customer base is split between iPhone and Android. LumenPaid's checkout supports both simultaneously — the right wallet button appears based on the customer's device. You don't have to choose.
Is there an extra fee for accepting Google Pay?
No. Google Pay is processed through the same card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) as regular transactions. Your processing rate is identical to any other contactless payment.
Does Google Pay work if my customer doesn't have a Google account?
Google Pay requires a Google account and an Android device with the Google Pay app (pre-installed on most Android phones). Without it, customers can still pay by entering card details manually.
Can I see Google Pay transactions in my Clover dashboard?
Yes. Payments processed through LumenPaid — including Google Pay transactions — appear in your Clover transaction history like any other payment.