Having never used Android before, I bought my first Android device last month (Xperia Play) and installed it on my HP TouchPad. Of course, I had never used the Android Market before either, so when I made a test purchase from the Android Market I was surprised to see it go through without ever asking me for payment details. I got an email receipt to my Google account saying that I could get a refund in a certain amount of time, but I still had no idea what card or account it had been charged too. Eventually, I found that $5 had been deducted from my Chase checking account, presumably from my debit card. That's strange because I have not used Google Check Out or anything Google-related since the last time my check card was replaced, so I can't imagine how they got the payment details. It's on my twin brother's family plan, so it was not charged through the cellular provider either. To make matters worse, I no longer used that account and it caused an overdraft (corrected)
Now, I checked every account and settings screen I could find in the Android Market app but I could find nothing about payments or payment methods. I logged in to market.android.com on my PC and similarly could find nothing. I checked their help and FAQ questions: Nothing. I searched here: Page after page of irrelevant results. ARGH!
I'm ready to make more app purchases (Titanium Backup Pro, PdaNet, etc) but I only have enough in that account to cover the bills that I pay from it and I can't allow Google to withdraw on that bank account again. How can I switch payment methods so that it will not automatically bill the wrong account AGAIN?
Edit: "ARGH!" again. I found a thread about billing to your AT&T account being added and there was a screenshot distinctly showing AT&T billing as a drop-down in some kind of checkout page in the Market app. Thinking I must have somehow missed it, I installed Titanium Backup and then chose to purchase the key. Once again there was NO checkout and it just went ahead and purchased without ever giving the option to provide a funding source. How on Earth did they ever get my payment details and how to I manage them?!
I immediately canceled/refunded the order.
CZroe said:
Having never used Android before, I bought my first Android device last month (Xperia Play) and installed it on my HP TouchPad. Of course, I had never used the Android Market before either, so when I made a test purchase from the Android Market I was surprised to see it go through without ever asking me for payment details. I got an email receipt to my Google account saying that I could get a refund in a certain amount of time, but I still had no idea what card or account it had been charged too. Eventually, I found that $5 had been deducted from my Chase checking account, presumably from my debit card. That's strange because I have not used Google Check Out or anything Google-related since the last time my check card was replaced, so I can't imagine how they got the payment details. It's on my twin brother's family plan, so it was not charged through the cellular provider either. To make matters worse, I no longer used that account and it caused an overdraft (corrected)
Now, I checked every account and settings screen I could find in the Android Market app but I could find nothing about payments or payment methods. I logged in to market.android.com on my PC and similarly could find nothing. I checked their help and FAQ questions: Nothing. I searched here: Page after page of irrelevant results. ARGH!
I'm ready to make more app purchases (Titanium Backup Pro, PdaNet, etc) but I only have enough in that account to cover the bills that I pay from it and I can't allow Google to withdraw on that bank account again. How can I switch payment methods so that it will not automatically bill the wrong account AGAIN?
Edit: "ARGH!" again. I found a thread about billing to your AT&T account being added and there was a screenshot distinctly showing AT&T billing as a drop-down in some kind of checkout page in the Market app. Thinking I must have somehow missed it, I installed Titanium Backup and then chose to purchase the key. Once again there was NO checkout and it just went ahead and purchased without ever giving the option to provide a funding source. How on Earth did they ever get my payment details and how to I manage them?!
I immediately canceled/refunded the order.
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Log into your Google account on a PC and then manage you google checkout options. The card is in there.
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Log into your Google account on a PC and then manage you google checkout options. The card is in there.
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Thanks, but I already looked for Google Checkout options in the logical places last month and found nothing, but I shouldn't have to even look: It is illogical that they would use the service without my permission and without informing me. Even so, I checked Google.com>More>Even More while logged in and searched in the page for "Check" with no results. I am logged in. On the Google page I only have search related configuration options.
OK, so I tried to go to checkout.google.com MANUALLY and it forwarded me to "Google Wallet," which I have never used before. I had to agree to all kinds of things just to get in there and delete the card, so it's like they were holding it hostage until I agree. One thing is for sure: I NEVER agreed to automatically be charged through the Android Market. *NOW* will I finally be prompted for payment options when I chose to buy an app? I'll find out soon.
They are getting pretty sloppy. First, I got slammed by over $30 of texting fees because their Google Voice app said it was receiving the messages in the messaging app instead of saying that it was forwarding them to my mobile number (Grrr... without even a warning about potential fees, they worded it exactly like the feature I was looking for: like iMessage and BBX or SMS GV Extensions on iPhone integrating with the native text messaging app).
The fact that there is no mention of GCO/Wallet anywhere on the Android Market options or help pages is a serious oversight.
Oh yeah I forgot that Google check was changed to Google wallet recently. I know when I buy an app it tells me what card it is charging it to before I buy it
same here. I didn't start using the Android Market until the 10 cent deals came out. It asked me if I wanted to charge it to my cell provider or enter a new credit card. Each time I make a purchase I have both of those options, though my credit card info is saved with Google Wallet or what ever it is. Then I have to manually enter my pin. I wasn't sure what this was at first, but tried my phone lock pin and that was it.
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Can you see your Google Wallet app transaction history on the web somewhere? It _looks_ like you should be able to see purchases made using the Google Wallet app at https://wallet.google.com/manage/#transactions, but this page just lists my Google Checkout transactions -- there's no record here of anything I bought using the phone app. As far as I can tell, the only place where I can see any record of those transactions is on the phone itself by selecting "Transactions" in the Google Wallet app. Is there a way to see this stuff online that I'm missing? And if these transactions _are_ only recorded on the phone, will all record of them be erased if/when my phone is wiped?
Thanks,
Alan
Does this help?
http://support.google.com/wallet/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1349469
Thank me if this helped!
Thanks, but I don't see that link helping to solve this. I still don't see a page on the web where I can see a record of transactions made on the phone. Do you?
Can't you just click wallet??
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I'm not following you -- "click wallet" where, on what webpage? (If I go to wallet.google.com and then sign in, the list of transactions that comes up does not include anything I bought with my phone.)
At the bottom of this page..
http://support.google.com/wallet/?hl=en
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Thanks -- no, the list of transactions that that calls up includes everything I ever bought on Google Checkout, but nothing I bought using Google Wallet NFC purchasing on my Nexus phone. Do you see things on that page that you bought using the Google Wallet Android app?
I'm guessing that this is just about Google not having yet fully integrated Google Checkout and Google Wallet. Though it's possible that it's something screwy with my particular account.
I was looking for the same thing when I came across your thread. I would like to see the two integrated soon because Google definitely advertises it as such. It would be nice to view all transactions online or on your phone. Not exclusive to the device you used.
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Thanks -- no, the list of transactions that that calls up includes everything I ever bought on Google Checkout, but nothing I bought using Google Wallet NFC purchasing on my Nexus phone. Do you see things on that page that you bought using the Google Wallet Android app?
I'm guessing that this is just about Google not having yet fully integrated Google Checkout and Google Wallet. Though it's possible that it's something screwy with my particular account.
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No, it's not unique to your account.
I wiped my phone, installed a new ROM, reinstalled Wallet. My prepaid card balance showed up, but not a single transaction that I'd made on it shows on either the phone or the web anywhere.
There's a lot of things Google needs to improve to make Wallet a reliable and viable tool. It's no wonder they're not supporting it on any but one phone at this time. It's way undercooked for the masses.
Thanks! This is really good to know. Yeah, with issues like this, it sounds like Google Wallet's still in Beta. I'm not complaining -- it's wonderful to get these visions of the future, and given the choice between using this cool Wallet thing now and waiting a year until it's really polished, I'll choose the former. But, yeah, a fully-baked Wallet product should let you see your NFC transactions somewhere besides on the phone; and there should be an (accessible) record of them that you can access even if you get a new device or wipe your phone.
Alan
I got this response from Google Wallet support: right, as we surmised, it seems that Google Wallet/Android and Google Wallet/Online (formerly Google Checkout) haven't been properly integrated yet:
Hello Alan,
Thanks for contacting us. At this time, the Google Wallet mobile app can only be used for in-store purchases. Google Checkout has transitioned to Google Wallet Online Services for online purchases.
We're work towards our ultimate goal of building one wallet that will help you save time and money, whether you’re shopping in-store or online, and hope to have closer integration between these products soon. However, at this time, the transaction histories are separate for these two products.
I recommend submitting this feature request so we can track this issue appropriately. For feedback about the Google Wallet online service, please click on the Submit Feedback link on the bottom of each Wallet page. To provide feedback about the Google Wallet mobile app, touch the Menu button in the app and then touch Send Feedback.
I got this response from Google Wallet support: right, as we surmised, it seems that Google Wallet/Android and Google Wallet/Online (formerly Google Checkout) haven't been properly integrated yet. I'll submit feedback as he suggests; I suggest others do as well.
Hello Alan,
Thanks for contacting us. At this time, the Google Wallet mobile app can only be used for in-store purchases. Google Checkout has transitioned to Google Wallet Online Services for online purchases.
We're work towards our ultimate goal of building one wallet that will help you save time and money, whether you’re shopping in-store or online, and hope to have closer integration between these products soon. However, at this time, the transaction histories are separate for these two products.
I recommend submitting this feature request so we can track this issue appropriately. For feedback about the Google Wallet online service, please click on the Submit Feedback link on the bottom of each Wallet page. To provide feedback about the Google Wallet mobile app, touch the Menu button in the app and then touch Send Feedback.
carrot34 said:
I got this response from Google Wallet support: right, as we surmised, it seems that Google Wallet/Android and Google Wallet/Online (formerly Google Checkout) haven't been properly integrated yet. I'll submit feedback as he suggests; I suggest others do as well.
Hello Alan,
Thanks for contacting us. At this time, the Google Wallet mobile app can only be used for in-store purchases. Google Checkout has transitioned to Google Wallet Online Services for online purchases.
We're work towards our ultimate goal of building one wallet that will help you save time and money, whether you’re shopping in-store or online, and hope to have closer integration between these products soon. However, at this time, the transaction histories are separate for these two products.
I recommend submitting this feature request so we can track this issue appropriately. For feedback about the Google Wallet online service, please click on the Submit Feedback link on the bottom of each Wallet page. To provide feedback about the Google Wallet mobile app, touch the Menu button in the app and then touch Send Feedback.
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Hi. Did you by any chance submit the issue? If yes, can you please share the link so that we can follow it as well. Thank you.
wallet.google.com still only shows my Google Checkout and Google Play Store purchases. It has no record of my actual Google Wallet purchases. It seems pretty convenient since my account is randomly missing $2 and the transaction log on the device shows no mention of where the magical $2 went.
Hi is there any way to get a free developer's account for the Android Market? Or will someone be willing to let me use theirs or buy one for me in exchange for a favour? I am only 16 and my family have no credit cards, and I haven't seen an option for bank accounts on our bank. I have also tried to contact Google but they completely ignored my emails.
PS I'm only going to host free apps.
Thank you and as for favours, if anyone needs any Android hacks or general help for Android, PSP or PC I'll help them.
Cheers
I want that question answered aswell!
I don't like the idea of binding my bank account to a google service.
I have some apps that I want to upload, I think I might upload them to XDA instead, later today.
I’ve one question. How do application developers from the countries who are not in this merchant list (like India) publish there paid apps in the market. I mean there must be some way.
Do they have to open a bank account in other country like US and open a merchant account from that.
Is it allowed & legal?
Hi, I am interested have anyone tried such deals? Is there any experienced users/developers?
The point is, that I can't register merchant account from my country and it means that I can't sell anything in google play. PayPal can't receive money in my country also. So I am currently using admob in my application which gives me less than 1$ for month
Many users writed in their reviews, that they want to donate money and support me, but there is no easy ways for that. For example many developers using strategy of selling "donated" apps on google play. So I think, that someone can register merchant account in supported country with his address and credit card, then attach it to my developer account. If there will be some money, then for example 10% of revenue will keep that user, and 90% will send to me via bank transfer for example.
Is there any experience related to this?
And have anyone tried to attach other user's merchant account to his own developer account?
Also we can create some community for this with users/developers from supported countries and developers from unsupported countries.
Interesting. I'm sure this would work if you could find the right person to work with. Though, have you tried using a proxy to create a developer account? (So, that Google servers would think you were in a different country).
You say PayPal can't receive money in your country, but I believe AdMob can deposit funds directly to a bank account (this is how I have it set up). Or, there are many other ad networks out there with possibly even more payment options.
I have a few developer accounts for when I was working at different places. And, as an experiment, I was able to create one of them with a Visa gift card to pay the $25 fee. The merchant account is still tied to the developer account via the email address used, but in the merchant account settings it is possible to add account access and change bank information.
Well, I think Payscout.com is the best alternative payment gateway for your business. They offer free account setup services to merchant.