Google Pay is a digital wallet that allows you to save tickets from various companies directly in the app. This provides a convenient way to store and access tickets on your Android or iOS device without needing to dig through emails or other apps.
Save tickets from Gmail
One of the easiest ways to get tickets into Google Pay is to save them from Gmail when you receive a ticket confirmation email. Just open the email on your phone and look for the “Save to Google Pay” button. Tapping this will automatically save that ticket to your Google Pay app.
This works for any emailed ticket confirmations from companies that support adding tickets to Google Pay. Some common ones include:
- Airlines
- Movie theaters
- Sporting events
- Concerts and shows
- Trains and buses
So whenever you get a confirmation email with tickets, check for the Google Pay button to instantly add it to your digital wallet for easy access later.
Add tickets from apps
If a ticket provider has their own app, they may also have the ability to directly add tickets to your Google Pay wallet. For example, within the Delta Airlines app, you can find the option to save a ticket to Google Pay after booking a flight.
This allows you to seamlessly get the ticket from the airline’s app into your Google Pay account. Look for some kind of button or menu item indicating “Add to Google Pay” or “Save to Google Pay” within the app.
Here are some popular apps that support ticket saving to Google Pay:
- Delta Airlines
- American Airlines
- Fandango
- Ticketmaster
- Eventbrite
If you don’t see the option, you may need to update to the latest version of that app in order to get Google Pay integration for saving tickets.
Manually add tickets
If a ticket was not emailed to you or available to add through a compatible app, Google Pay also provides the option to manually add tickets.
Here are the steps to manually add a ticket to Google Pay:
- Open the Google Pay app
- Tap on the payment card/ticket section
- Tap the “+” icon to add a new card or ticket
- Select the “Loyalty cards & tickets” option
- Tap on “Add ticket”
- Fill in the ticket details including merchant, date, ticket number, etc.
- Add any supplementary information like seat, gate, etc.
- Tap “Save” to add the newly created ticket
While not as seamless as saving directly from a confirmation email or app, this allows you to create placeholder tickets if needed. Just make sure to fill in the details accurately.
Access tickets in Google Pay
Once you’ve saved or added tickets to Google Pay, they will be securely stored in your digital wallet for easy access. Simply open up the Google Pay app and all of your stored tickets will be right there.
Your tickets are sorted by category, making it easy to separate payment cards, loyalty cards, event tickets, travel tickets, etc. You can tap into each section to see the relevant tickets.
Tap on any individual ticket to bring up the full details. This also includes the barcode, QR code, or other identifying information needed to scan the ticket when entering the event.
Google Pay will even store tickets if your phone is offline. So you can pull up tickets from the app even without an internet connection. It synchronizes the tickets when connectivity is restored.
Use Google Assistant
You can also access tickets through the Google Assistant. Just say a command like “Hey Google, show me my tickets in Google Pay.” The Assistant will then display all of the tickets saved to your account.
You can tap into specific tickets to open them fully, or scroll through the list. This hands free way to pull up tickets on command can be very convenient when you just need to quickly display a barcode for scanning.
Share tickets from Google Pay
Need to text or email a ticket to someone else? You can easily share tickets directly from Google Pay.
Follow these steps:
- Open the Google Pay app and go to the ticket you want to share
- Tap the 3-dot menu button next to the ticket listing
- Tap “Share”
- Choose how you want to share the ticket (Messages, email, etc)
- Send the ticket details and barcode to the desired person
This provides an simple way to transfer a ticket off of your own phone and onto someone else’s device. Very handy when transferring tickets to friends or family members.
Delete tickets from Google Pay
Over time, you may accumulate old tickets and passes within Google Pay that you no longer need. Luckily, the app makes it easy to clean up your digital wallet.
To delete a ticket:
- Go to the ticket in Google Pay
- Tap the 3-dot menu button
- Tap “Delete”
- Confirm that you want to delete the ticket
Poof, the ticket will vanish from your Google Pay app instantly. This frees up space and keeps your wallet uncluttered.
Conclusion
Saving tickets to Google Pay provides a seamless way to keep them digitally stored for easy access at any time. Whether you get a confirmation email, save them from a ticket app, or manually add tickets, they become securely accessible right from Google Pay.
Key takeaways:
- Save tickets from Gmail confirmation emails
- Add tickets directly through compatible ticket apps
- Manually enter ticket details for any ticket
- Organized ticket storage in Google Pay app
- Quick access to ticket barcodes/details
- Share tickets to other people easily
So if you want an all-in-one place to store tickets on your phone, be sure to take advantage of the Google Pay digital wallet and its robust ticket saving capabilities.