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Venmo
Venmo is the payment app of choice for most Millennials. This app allows you to send money very quickly to any of your friends with a Venmo account. The app acts almost like a social media app since you can caption the money that you send and your other friends can see your transactions (unless you disable this feature). People will often send money with funny captions or emojis. Venmo makes paying people back easy and fun. Its transactions are currently free as long as you’re not using a credit card.

Google Wallet
This app is great for paying at stores or even withdrawing from ATMs. With Google Wallet, you can pay at the checkout by just tapping your phone. You can also order a plastic Google Wallet card that will allow you to withdraw from your balance at ATMs.

TabbedOut
It can be too easy to lose track of how much you’ve spent on a night out; you may be surprised when you get the bill or tab back at the end of the night. If you’re at one of the many restaurants or bars that supports TabbedOut, then you will not only be able to pay using the app, but you will also be able to see your tab in real-time.

Starbucks
If you love going to Starbucks, then this app is a must-have. This app will allow you to pay for your food, beverages, or gifts instantly. You’ll also be able to easily keep track of your gift cards and rewards, pay ahead for your order, view your transaction history, discover which song is playing in your favorite store, find a location, and more.

How Do You Set up the Android Pay App?

Put simply, Android Pay is Android’s version of Apple Pay. It’s the new Google Wallet, and it hopes to change the way you shop.

All you need to do to get started is set up a user account. First, you have to enter your credit or debit card info. This information will be kept secure, so you can pay on the go without the hassle of cash. Simply click on the plus sign (+) to begin.

After that, you are taken to a new screen. If you’ve ever added a card to your Google account before, the app will let you know. It will include the type of card (like Mastercard or Visa), as well as the last four digits. If this is the card you want to associate with your Android Pay account, you can click on the info to verify the details.

If it’s not the card you want to associate with your Android Pay account, simply ignore it, and click “Add Another Card.” Another screen will open up. This time, you will need to line up the new card with the rectangle shape that appears on the Android Pay screen. Center your card in the screen so the app can get a good look at it. Tap the screen to take a clear picture, and voila! The app pulls the digits off your card, and fills in the information for you. It couldn’t be any easier.

If you lack a steady hand, or simply don’t want to take a picture of your card, you can click “Add manually.” You will then be directed to a new screen that contains the typical fill-in-the-blank slots.

Why Use Android Pay?

With Android Pay, your credit card number is never shared with merchants, so you don’t have to worry about theft, and if your phone is misplaced, you can easily lock the account with a quick visit to Google.

Many popular mobile apps, and over one million locations in the US, accept Android Pay as a payment option. It’s convenient, popular, safe, and secure. If you’re feeling a bit apprehensive about having card information on your phone, apps like PSafe TOTAL can help. Make sure your finances, and other personal data, stay protected with PSafe TOTAL’s antivirus and antitheft software.