Sending money to the wrong person on Google Pay can be stressful, but don’t worry—it’s often possible to get it back. If you accidentally sent money to the wrong person, here’s what you can do:
1 Check if the payment is pending:
If the payment is still in pending status, you can cancel it. Open the Google Pay app, go to the “Activity” section and check if the payment is marked as “Pending”. If so, you will see the option to cancel it.
2 Contact the recipient:
If the payment has already been completed, your best option is to contact the person you sent the money to by mistake. If it’s someone you know, explain the mistake and request a refund. Often, if it’s a genuine mistake, they will refund the money.
3 Request a refund:
If the person is not responding or refuses to return the money, you can contact Google Pay support. Go to the “Help and Feedback” section in the app and choose the option to contact them. They can sometimes help resolve the situation, but this is not guaranteed.
4 Report a fraud:
If you’ve sent money to someone you don’t know and you suspect fraudulent activity, report the matter to Google Pay’s support team immediately. They can investigate and potentially block the transaction, but you should act immediately.
5 Double-check before sending next time:
To avoid any mishaps in the future, always double-check the recipient’s details – like their phone number or email address – before confirming a payment.