Does Walgreens Accept Google Pay?


Yes, Walgreens does accept Google Pay in-store, in their pharmacy in their drive-through and also on the Walgreens website.

Walgreens Payment Methods:

As well as accepting Google Pay Walgreens also accepts the following payment methods in store:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Walgreens Gift Cards
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover Network
  • Apple Pay
  • CareCredit
  • EBT (at selected stores)

When buying online from Walgreens.com you can use the following payment methods:

  • Debit Card
  • Visa
  • Mastercard,
  • Discover Network
  • American Express
  • Paypal
  • Paypal Credit
  • Google Pay
  • Samsung Pay
  • Apple Pay
does walgreens accept google pay

Payment Methods That Walgreens Does Not Accept

Walgreens does not accept any of the following payment methods:

  • Foreign Currency
  • Foreign Checks
  • Business Checks
  • Mall Certificates
  • Chamber Bucks
  • Money Orders
  • Merchant Gift Cards
  • Cryptocurrency
  • AfterPay
  • Zip Pay
  • Klarna
  • OpenPay
  • QuadPay

Does Walgreens Accept Google Pay Online?

Yes, Google Pay can be used online on the Walgreens website.

Simply select Google Pay at the checkout and follow the prompts.

How to use Google Pay at Walgreens Stores

Google Pay is a convenient and simple way to pay for shopping at Walgreens with just a swipe of your phone.

Setting Google Pay up on your device takes less than approximately 90 seconds & will save you lots of time at the checkout.

To setup Google Pay on your Android device follow these steps:

Setup On Android

  1. Download the Google Pay App from the Google Play Store.
  2. Click ‘Get Started’ at the bottom.
  3. Click ‘Set it up’.
  4. If you have used Google Wallet or Android Pay in the past you will see some of your cards stored there. If you want to use any of the stored cards select them. Alternatively press ‘Add new card’ and follow the prompts to add your preferred payment card.
  5. If you’re using a saved card then confirm your credit card information on the next screen.
  6. Scroll down & accept the terms & conditions.
  7. Google Pay will send you a text message to verify your device.
  8. You’re all setup and ready to use Google Pay in Walgreens!

To use Google Pay in Walgreens to make a payment follow these simple steps:

  1. Unlock your phone.
  2. Hold the back of your phone next to the card reader for a couple of seconds.
  3. A blue tick should appear on screen to confirm that the payment has been made.
  4. Be aware if you are using a debit card your phone may ask for your phone pin number or fingerprint verification.

Android watch

  1. First make sure you have Google Pay setup and installed on your phone (see the steps above).
  2. On your watch swipe down and select the ‘Pay’ button.
  3. Click ‘Set it up’.
  4. Set up a screen lock with either a pattern, PIN or password.
  5. Your phone will then download your Google Pay details from your phone to your watch.
  6. On your phone you will be prompted to select the cards you want to use on your watch.
  7. Accept the terms and conditions.
  8. The bank will verify you either via email or text message.
  9. You’re all setup and ready to go.

To use Google Pay on your watch in Walgreens simply..:

  1. Click the watch screen.
  2. Swipe down.
  3. Click ‘Pay’.
  4. Then hold your watch to the reader to pay.

How Much Can You Spend Using Google Pay In Walgreens

Google Pay puts limits on the value and frequency of transactions carried out with the app in order to limit fraud:

  • You can spend a maximum of $2,000 in a single transaction.
  • You can spend no more than $2,500 in one day.
  • There is a limit of 15 daily transactions.

…these limits apply when using Google Pay to make purchases at Walgreens.

Can You Get Cashback With Google Pay At Walgreens?

You cannot get cashback at Walgreens using Google Pay or any other contactless payment service.

You can only get cashback from Walgreens if you use a debit card at either the manned cash register or at the self-checkout.


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How Much Cashback Can You Get At Walgreens?

Walgreens allows customers to get cashback (when using a bank card) in increments of $5, $10, or $20. The most cashback you can get in one transaction is $20. You can choose to get your cashback in coins or paper money.

Alternative Stores That Accept Google Pay

If your only means of payment is Google Pay and there are no Walgreens stores nearby then some similar stores which do accept Google Pay include Walmart, Target, Quik Trip, Publix & Meijer.

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