docs/html/distribute/monetize/payments.jd

page.title=Convenient, Frictionless Purchasing
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page.metaDescription=Users can purchase instantly with a choice of payment methods.
page.tags="google play", "payments", "gift card"

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<p>
  Google Play makes it fast and easy for your customers to buy your products,
  whether from a phone, a tablet, or a desktop computer. They can purchase
  instantly with a streamlined, consistent purchasing process and convenient
  payment methods.
</p>
<p><strong>Key facts</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Direct carrier billing in over 35 countries.</li>
<li>Google Play gift cards in over 25 countries.</li>
<li>PayPal in over 20 countries.</li>
<li>Developers can sell their apps from over 75 countries.</li>
<li>Users can buy apps in over 135 countries.</li>
</ul>
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  Direct carrier billing
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<p>
  Users pay by charging their monthly carrier bills. The benefit of direct
  carrier billing is that it opens up markets where credit cards are less
  common, as purchases are charged to your customers' monthly mobile phone
  bills. This option is available to users in key markets
  around the world. Many more will get the option in the months ahead.
</p>

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  Credit cards
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<p>
  Users can pay using any credit card that they've registered in Google Play.
  The credit cards that a user adds to Google Play are stored in the user's Google wallet.
  They are available for in-app purchases and instant buys. It's easy for
  users to get started, as the initial device setup process allows users to register a credit
  card that they can use in Google Play.
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  Google Play Gift Cards
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<p>
  Gift cards enable users to add value to their Google Play balance by entering
  a unique code printed on a card purchased online or from major retailers.
  More information on gift cards can be found <a href=
  "http://play.google.com/intl/en-US_us/about/giftcards/" target=
  "_android">here</a>.
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  PayPal
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<p>
  Users with PayPal accounts can buy apps and digital content on Google Play using any
  of their available payment methods. They sign into their PayPal account and
  complete the purchase. The popularity of PayPal for payments on the web gives
  you more customers.
</p>

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  Google Play balance
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<p>
  Google Play balance, also known as stored value, is a stored account balance
  in Google Play. Users can increase their balance by redeeming <a href=
  "https://play.google.com/intl/en-US_us/about/giftcards/">gift cards</a> or by
  earning rewards through the <a href=
  "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.paidtasks&amp;hl=en">
  Google Opinions Rewards app</a>, and they can use their balance to make
  purchases of apps, games, or other content.
</p>

<p>
  The payment methods available to users may vary based on location, carrier
  network, and other factors.
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