How to Add Google Pay in WooCommerce [Step-by-Step]

Want to accept payments through Google Pay on your WooCommerce store? This guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Many customers abandon purchases when their preferred payment method isn’t available. Therefore, offering multiple payment options enhances the shopping experience and reduces cart abandonment.

Google Pay is a widely used digital wallet with over 150 million users across 42 global markets and partnerships with nearly 800,000 websites.

Hence, integrating Google Pay with WooCommerce provides a fast, efficient, and familiar checkout process, making it easier for users to complete their transactions.

In this guide, we will set up Google Pay in WooCommerce via the Square payment gateway using the WC Shop Sync plugin. 

Ready? Let’s get started!

Benefits of Using Google Pay in WooCommerce

Following are some key benefits and reasons to consider adding Google Pay to your WooCommerce store.

• Widely Accepted Payment Method

With over 150 million users across 40+ countries, Google Pay is a popular and trusted payment solution. Adding it to your WooCommerce store allows you to cater to a global audience and increase sales.

• No Additional Sign-Ups Required

Unlike other payment methods that require customers to create an account, Google Pay processes payments directly from their saved credit or debit cards from your Google account. This convenience reduces checkout friction and encourages more conversions.

• Fast and Secure Transactions

Google Pay speeds up the checkout process by allowing customers to complete purchases with a single tap. It eliminates the need to manually enter card details, reducing checkout time. Plus, it uses multiple security layers to protect transactions, making it a reliable and secure payment option.

• Higher Conversion Rates

A faster checkout experience leads to lower cart abandonment. By integrating Google Pay, you make it easier for customers to complete purchases, ultimately boosting your store’s revenue.

Now, you understand the importance, let’s move on to the WooCommerce Google Pay integration process.

Prerequisites to Configure Google Pay in WooCommerce

Before setting up Google Pay in WooCommerce using Square, you need to have the following in place:

• WordPress Website – WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin. Thus, you must set up a WordPress to download WooCommerce.
• WooCommerce Plugin – WooCommerce must be installed and activated to manage your online store.
• WC Shop Sync Plugin – This plugin is essential for integrating Google Pay with Square.
• Square Seller Account – You need an active Square account to process Google Pay transactions.

If you haven’t installed WooCommerce yet, you can easily add and activate it through the WordPress dashboard. Once these requirements are met, you can proceed with setting up Google Pay in your store.

3 Easy Steps to Set Up Google Pay in WooCommerce

Once the requirements mentioned above are met, except for the WC Shop Sync plugin, you can process them with the following steps.

Step #1: Install and Activate the WC Shop Sync Plugin

The WC Shop Sync plugin allows you to connect your WooCommerce store with Square, which enables real-time product and inventory synchronization. It also lets you accept Google Pay, Apple Pay, Credit Cards, Cash App, Afterpay, and ACH Payments through Square.

Key Features of WC Shop Sync:

• Syncs products, inventory, and orders automatically.
• Enables Square payments in WooCommerce, including Google Pay.
• Reduces manual updates and improves efficiency.
• Offers a user-friendly setup process.

Follow the steps below to install the plugin:

1. Log in to WordPress Admin – Access your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to the Plugins Section – Click on Plugins > Add New Plugin.
3. Search for the Plugin – Type “WC Shop Sync” in the search bar.
4. Install the Plugin – Click Install Now next to the correct plugin.

5. Activate the Plugin – Once installed, click Activate Plugin and enter the license key from your welcome email.

After activation, a new WC Shop Sync Settings tab will appear in your WordPress dashboard. This is where you’ll configure the Square integration before enabling Google Pay.

Step #2: Connect Your Square Seller Account

After installing the WC Shop Sync plugin, the next step is to link your Square Seller Account to enable Google Pay and other Square payment options.

Follow the steps below:

1. Go to WC Shop Sync Settings – In your WordPress dashboard, click on WC Shop Sync Settings to access the configuration page.
2. Select Mode – Choose between:
   • Sandbox Mode – Use this for testing with a Square Developer Test Account.
   • Production Mode – Select this option for live transactions. (For this guide, we’ll use Production Mode.)

3. Click “Connect with Square” – This redirects you to Square’s login page.
4. Log in to Square – Enter your Square account credentials and sign in.

5. Authorize Permissions – Allow WC Shop Sync to access your Square account.

6. Redirect Back to Your Site – Click “THAT’S MY SITE – REDIRECT ME” to complete the connection.

After successfully connecting your WooCommerce store with Square, you can enable Google Pay in WooCommerce.

Step #3: Enable Google Pay in WooCommerce

The WC Shop Sync plugin provides separate modules for different functionalities, including product synchronization and payment gateway integration. While some features require a premium subscription, the Square Payment Gateway module is free and allows you to enable Google Pay for WooCommerce.

To enable the Google Pay in WooCommerce, follow the steps below:

#1: Access the Square Payment Module

• In your WordPress dashboard, go to WC Shop Sync → Plugin Module.
• Locate the Square Payment Gateway module and toggle it ON.
• Click the Settings icon in the top left to access the Payment Settings page.

#2: Enable Square Payment Gateway

• On the Payment Settings page, check the “Enable Square” box under “Square Payment Gateway”

#3: Activate Google Pay in WooCommerce

• Scroll down on the Payment Settings page to the Google Pay section.
• Check “Enable Google Pay” and don’t forget to Save Changes.

#4: Configure Google Pay in WooCommerce

• Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments.
• Locate Square Google Pay and click Manage.

• On the settings page:
  • Enter a Title (e.g., “Google Pay”).
  • Provide a Description (e.g., “Pay with Google Pay for a faster checkout”).
  • (Optional) Enable Delay Capture and Logging based on your preferences.
• Click Save Changes.

#5: Test Google Pay on Checkout

• Visit your WooCommerce store and add an item to the cart.
• Proceed to checkout and select Google Pay as the payment method.
• Click “Buy with G Pay” and enter payment details in the popup.

• After filling in the details, click Continue to complete the transaction.

That’s it! You’ve now successfully added Google Pay in WooCommerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take Advantage of Google Pay in WooCommerce to Boost Sales

Google Pay offers a seamless and secure payment option for your WooCommerce store. It reduces checkout friction and increases conversions. By integrating Google Pay, you provide customers with a faster way to complete their purchases, which ultimately leads to higher sales and improved customer satisfaction.

For a quick reminder, Google Pay in WooCommerce offers multiple benefits, such as:

✔ Faster checkout experience with one-tap payments.

✔ Enhanced security with encrypted transactions.

✔ Increased sales by reducing cart abandonment.

✔ No extra fees—just standard transaction charges.

So, don’t miss out on boosting your revenue. Download the WC Shop Sync plugin today and accept Google Pay in WooCommerce right away!