Google accidentally launches, then pulls Android Pay in UK

18 May, 2016
Just last week, there were reports that Android Pay's UK launch is imminent. And earlier today, the mobile payments service actually started rolling out in the country, with the official Android Twitter account saying, "Download #AndroidPay today from @GooglePlay. Now available in the UK."

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Anonymous, 19 May 2016*Facepalm***Why? I do not know how these work and what system they're running on, and since both Apple and Android use NFC to make contactless payments, I'm sure it'd be possible to accept both at the same terminals. The question is, (rhetorical!) would Apple allow the terminal makers to run/accept other methods... That'd be nice though, as there are quiet a lot of Apple Pay terminals where I live.

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    • QAL
    • 19 May 2016

    DonAlduck, 18 May 2016It's available in the UK already, at least I got it on my S... more*Facepalm***

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      • Spudly
      • 3Wm
      • 19 May 2016

      DonAlduck, 18 May 2016It's available in the UK already, at least I got it on my S... moreAn Apple terminal? Really? Do you mean the contactless payment terminals that existed for NFC enfeebled bank cards long before Apple Pay existed?

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        • 19 May 2016

        oh come on Barclays Bank again? Great so this means we will be waiting for then next 9-12 month before barclays decide to bring it to their bank. same with what they did with apple pay now android pay. Great. This sucks big time.

          It's available in the UK already, at least I got it on my Sony Z5. One question though...Can Apple Pay terminals accept Android Pay, or would it not, as the overall system is not optimised/compatible for that, just yet?

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            • Lex79
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            • 18 May 2016

            Well ive managed to both download the app and register a card in the UK.

            Now just need to find a shop that accepts.......

              it's available now up and running

                Accidentally or intentionally? these corporates!!!!!

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