Samsung Pay and Google Pay are now available on Energy CU VISA cards!
These mobile apps offer a convenient way to make purchases, both online and at millions of merchants across the country. No need to have your wallet handy and take out your card! All you’ll need to do is hold your phone up to the card terminal. (Look for a mobile pay symbol to determine whether the merchant accepts this form of payment.)
It’s also a more secure way to pay. When stored on your phone, your card is protected with encryption. The apps do not share your actual card number with stores, so your info stays safe.
See some FAQs below:
Q: What is Google Pay?
A. Google Pay offers an easy, secure and convenient way to pay on Android devices. Energy CU VISA cards can be used with Google Pay to pay on-the-go at merchants who accept contactless payments, in participating apps and on the web. Google Pay will provide real-time notifications and details for your purchases when you use Google pay on your Android device.
To use Google Pay in-store, your phone’s Android software version must be Lollipop (5.0) or higher. To use Google Pay for in-app or website transactions, click the Google pay button as a payment method.
Q: Where can a cardholder use Google Pay?
A. You can use Google Pay to make payments:
• In stores with supported devices wherever contactless payments are accepted, within apps and on the web in Safari
• In participating merchant apps
• On the web with supported devices
Q: How can a cardholder add a Energy CU VISA cards to Google Pay?
A. You can add a credit card directly to the Google Pay app. Just open the app and follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information on adding your card, please review this Google Pay page which includes instructions.
Q: What is Samsung Pay?
A. Samsung Pay offers the convenience and security of contactless payments by simply hovering your phone or wearable over the merchant’s card reader to complete their purchase. All Collabria Credit Cards can be loaded into the Samsung Pay Wallet by downloading the app from the Apps menu. Samsung Pay uses several layers of security and does not store or share cardholder information.
Q: Which cards and devices can use Samsung Pay?
A. All Energy CU VISA cards are available for use with Samsung Pay. To use Samsung Pay in-store, you must have a compatible Samsung device and Samsung account.
Q: Where can a cardholder use Samsung Pay?
A. You can use Samsung Pay to make payments in-store.
Q: How can a cardholder add a Collabria credit card to Samsung Pay?
A. You can add a credit card directly to the Samsung Pay app. Just open the app, select “Get started” and follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information on adding your card, please review this Samsung Pay page which includes full instructions.