Android Pay in Russia: all we need to know

At the beginning of this week in the Russian Internet, has observed the curious process: the application of "Aeroexpress" for Android, there were hints to support Android Pay, Android users are 7.0 and later began to receive notices about the availability of the payment system from Google, although you can add a credit card, no one worked. Now it is already possible to speak as a fait accompli: Android Pay was officially launched in Russia. Let's see how you can enjoy this technology from "Corporation of good".

First we need to make sure that your smartphone supports NFC and is powered by a compatible version of Android. Payment system Google can run on devices based on Android 4.4 KitKat and newer. In addition, use Android Pay can the owners of Wearables, if their device is running the operating system Android Wear 2.0.

It is Noteworthy that, unlike Apple Pay, Android Pay does not require the presence in the smartphone fingerprint scanner. If your device such a scanner is not equipped, you can perform authorization using a pin code or picture password. Payment can be done not only in physical stores, but in Google Play, and within compatible apps and games. By the way, if you want to go shopping in offline store, you can not even look for a special sticker Android Pay works on all terminals with contactless payment and does not require special protocols.

One of the first in Russia technology-enabled Android Pay boasted popular among our readers of the "Rocketbank", which is characterized by a modern approach to customer service. This Bank is included into financial group "Discovery" that inspires confidence and gives reason to recommend it to your friends.

Why we suggest to use Android Pay from Rocketbank? Mainly due to more favorable conditions. For example, his client can without a fee to withdraw cash worldwide, to 7.5% per annum on the balance of any amount (whether it's the ruble or 1 million rubles). In addition, the service cards absolutely free and with every purchase, cashback returns reaching 10%.

If you already have a map of the "Rocketbank" and the Android smartphone, we recommend you to add map in Android Pay and enjoy shopping. But if you still haven't started — it's time to do this now: sign up for and get the card bonus in the amount of 500 rubles.