Google Pay Integration
Process Google Pay payments through the Host-to-Host API with enhanced security features, tokenization, and optimized mobile experience for both Android and web platforms.Overview
Google Pay integration provides:- Enhanced Security: Tokenized payments with device authentication
- Mobile Optimized: Native Android and web integration
- Quick Checkout: Streamlined payment experience
- Biometric Auth: Fingerprint and face authentication support
- Global Reach: Available in 40+ countries
- Fraud Protection: Advanced fraud detection and prevention
Required Parameters
Google Pay Specific Fields
Parameter | Description | Required | Example |
---|---|---|---|
paymentToken | Google Pay payment token | YES | ”eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIs…” |
name | Customer full name | YES | ”John Smith” |
Customer Information
Parameter | Description | Required | Example |
---|---|---|---|
email | Customer email address | YES | ”john@example.com” |
phoneNumber | Customer phone number | YES | ”+1234567890” |
address | Customer address | YES | ”123 Main Street” |
city | Customer city | YES | ”New York” |
state | State or province | YES | ”NY” |
postalCode | ZIP or postal code | YES | ”10001” |
country | Country code (ISO 3166-1) | YES | ”US” |
Transaction Details
Parameter | Description | Required | Example |
---|---|---|---|
amount | Payment amount | YES | 99.99 |
unit | Currency code | YES | ”USD” |
originDomain | Merchant domain | YES | ”shop.example.com” |
referenceId | Merchant reference | NO | ”GPY-54321” |
Complete Request Example
Implementation Example
JavaScript/Web Integration
Android Integration
Google Pay Button Integration
HTML Button
CSS Styling
Payment Token Structure
Google Pay Token Format
Error Handling
Common Google Pay Errors
Error Response Example
Security Features
Token Security
- Cryptographic Signatures: All tokens are cryptographically signed
- Time-bound Tokens: Tokens expire after a short period
- Device Binding: Tokens are bound to specific devices
- Network Tokenization: Card numbers are replaced with secure tokens
Implementation Security
Testing
Test Environment Setup
Test Cards
Google Pay test environment provides these test cards:- Visa: 4111111111111111
- Mastercard: 5555555555554444
- Amex: 378282246310005
Production Checklist
Before Going Live
- Change Environment: Switch from TEST to PRODUCTION
- Update Merchant IDs: Use production merchant IDs
- SSL Certificate: Ensure valid SSL certificate
- Domain Verification: Verify domain with Google
- Test Thoroughly: Test all payment flows
- Monitor Transactions: Set up transaction monitoring
Production Configuration
Best Practices
User Experience
- Button Placement: Place Google Pay button prominently
- Loading States: Show loading indicators during processing
- Error Messages: Provide clear, actionable error messages
- Fallback Options: Offer alternative payment methods
Technical Implementation
- Token Validation: Always validate payment tokens
- Error Handling: Implement comprehensive error handling
- Logging: Log all payment attempts for debugging
- Security: Follow PCI DSS compliance guidelines
Performance
- Lazy Loading: Load Google Pay API only when needed
- Caching: Cache availability checks
- Timeout Handling: Set appropriate timeouts
- Retry Logic: Implement retry logic for failed requests
Next Steps
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Payment Status
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Webhooks
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