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Google Wallet (DataCap)

Google Wallet lets customers pay from an Android device using a saved card, without typing card details. The Google Wallet integration runs through DataCap PayAPI — PayAPI must be enabled first.

The Google Wallet button only appears on Android devices in a supported browser (e.g., Chrome).

Prerequisites​

  • DataCap PayAPI enabled (see DataCap PayAPI)
  • DataCap merchant account with Google Pay enabled
  • The same DataCap public key and PayAPI Merchant ID used for Apple Pay — DataCap confirms the Apple Pay PayAPI MID also works for Google Pay testing
  • A valid Google Pay business ID for production (obtained through Google's Pay & Wallet console)

Enabling in Transaction Settings​

  1. Navigate to Settings > Software & Hardware > Transaction Settings.
  2. Ensure DataCap PayAPI is enabled.
  3. Enable Google Wallet.
  4. Set the Apple Pay Merchant Name field — this same value is used as the merchant name displayed during Google Wallet checkout.
  5. Save the transaction settings.

Customer Experience​

When a customer reaches the payment step on an Android device in a supported browser:

  1. A Pay with Google Pay button appears in the payment panel.
  2. The customer taps the button and selects a saved card.
  3. The payment is processed through DataCap.
  4. A confirmation appears and the order is updated.

Google Wallet Payment

Pre-Authorization​

When an order type is configured for pre-authorization, Google Wallet runs in pre-auth mode automatically. The customer authorizes a hold on their card, and the charge is captured later when the order is finalized.

After pre-auth:

  • Complete Payment — captures the authorized amount and charges the card.
  • Reverse Authorization — cancels the hold and releases the funds.

Troubleshooting​

ProblemSolution
Google Wallet button doesn't appearCustomer must be on an Android device in a supported browser (e.g., Chrome)
"Google Wallet not enabled"Google Wallet has not been enabled in Transaction Settings, or PayAPI is not enabled
Payment declinedThe customer's card may be declined or have insufficient funds
  • DataCap PayAPI — Parent integration required for Google Wallet
  • Apple Pay — Same PayAPI integration for Apple wallet payments