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Google Pay finally supported at 7-Eleven stores in the US
June 15, 2025
Shoppers in the U.S. will soon be able to useGoogle Payto pay for goods at 7-Eleven stores. The convenience store chainannounced(as spotted byEngadget) that it has started to accept both Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options. It said it expects most of its stores nationwide to be able to handle payments through the services by the end of September.
Google Pay uses NFC technology found in many smartphones and smartwatches to let users make payments. Credit or debit card information is stored on the phone and users authorise payments using biometrics or a PIN. Google Pay is generally very convenient for consumers, but it only works at locations that support NFC transactions.
While the number of shops that accept this kind of payment is growing, shoppers won’t be able to leave their credit or debit cards at home until they know they won’t have any problems when using the service. Having such a large convenience store chain onboard is, therefore, great news.
One of Google Pay’s main competitors isSamsung Pay, a service that 7-Eleven already supported. Samsung Pay differs from Google Pay in that while it gives users the option to use NFC, those with supported phones can choose to use the same Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology that lets you pay for goods using a regular card. This means it works in more places and is still, arguably, the more convenient option.
Next up:How to use Google Pay — What is it, how does it work, and who supports it?
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