Android Pay set for Australian launch

Android PayRetailers including Coles, Domino’s and 7-Eleven will accept payments made via Android Pay, when Google launches the service in Australia during the first half of 2016.

As well as processing tap and go payments, Android Pay also stores gift cards and loyalty cards within Android smartphones.

Google announced in a blog post today it is working with a number of Australia’s major financial institutions and payment providers including ANZ, Westpac, eWay, Bank of Melbourne, Bank of South Australia and Bendigo Bank with to bring Android Pay to their card holders in 2016.

“Aussies will be able to use Android Pay everywhere contactless payments are accepted,” Google product management director Pali Bhat wrote in a blog post.

“When Android Pay arrives in Australia next year, it will support MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards. We’re also working with Eftpos to support their cards in Android Pay.”

The service will rival Apple Pay, which launched in Australia last month for American Express cardholders.

Android Pay will also be available for online retailers. Within apps, Android Pay saves shoppers from reentering their payment or address details at the checkout.

At launch, Google expects this feature will be available in e-commerce apps including Catch of the Day, EatNow, GoCatch, Kogan.com, Menulog, OzSale, Rewardle, and The Iconic.

Retailers to accept Android Pay
7-Eleven
Brumby’s Bakery
Coles
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Domino’s
Donut King
Michel’s Patisserie
McDonalds
Gloria Jeans
Pizza Capers
Telstra
Catch of the Day
Eat Now
Go Catch
OzSale
Kogan
Menulog
Rewardle
The Iconic

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