How To Delete Google Pay Account Permanently?

By Rucha Khedkar

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Updated on: Mar 18th, 2025

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2 min read

As a user, if you are searching for how to delete Google Pay account, it is possible that you no longer want to use its services. As a UPI payment application, Gpay allows users for online transactions through UPI, recharge and bill payments, etc. 

In this guide, you will learn about the step-by-step process of deleting a Google Pay account. Remember that, all the information linked to your account such as transaction history, linked bank accounts and credit cards, etc. will be removed. Read this blog carefully to complete the process easily.

How To Delete a Gpay Account?

There are two different channels in terms of how to delete Google Pay account: From the website and the GPay app.

From Website

These are the steps to delete a Google Pay account from the official website of Google:

  1. Go to https://myaccount.google.com and log in to your account.
  2. Click on Privacy & Personalisation.
  3. Scroll down to Download or Delete your data.
  4. Select Delete a service and sign in again (if prompted).
  5. Find Google Pay in the list and click the delete icon next to it.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the deletion.

From Google Pay Mobile App

You can also delete the Google Pay account from your Gpay Mobile app by following these steps:

  1. Launch the Google Pay app on your device.
  2. Tap on your profile picture at the top right corner of the app.
  3. Select Manage Google Account from the options presented.
  4. Tap on Privacy & Personalization.
  5. Scroll down to find the section Download or Delete your data and select it.
  6. Click on Delete a Google Service. You may need to sign in again for verification.
  7. Locate Google Pay in the list of services and tap on the delete icon next to it.
  8. Read any pop-up messages that appear, then confirm by tapping on Delete Google Pay.

How To Remove a Bank Account From Google Pay?

If you want to know the steps of how to delete bank account from Google pay, here is it:

  1. First, you have to launch the Google Pay app on your smartphone.
  2. Next, tap on your profile picture located in the top right corner of the app.
  3. Tap on Bank account to view all linked accounts.
  4. Now, select the bank account you wish to remove.
  5. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the page.
  6. Now, you have to select Remove account from the dropdown menu.
  7. A pop-up will appear warning that all UPI IDs associated with this bank account will be deleted. Click on Continue to confirm.

How to Deactivate a Google Pay Account?

There is no option to deactivate your Google Pay account temporarily. If you do not want to use GPay, you can simply uninstall the application from your mobile. Either you have to delete your GPay account or you have to to remove a bank account from GPay. Both of these processes are mentioned in the above section of this blog.

Final Words

Overall, we hope you now have a clear understanding of how to delete Google Pay account. In this blog, we are not recommending deleting a Google Pay account. This is just for informational purposes only. In case you are facing any issues with your GPay, we always recommend contacting the Google Pay customer care team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I uninstall Google Pay?

Uninstalling your Google Pay account will not affect anything inside your GPay account. If you want to delete your GPay account, the process is not just deleting the app from your mobile.

Can we cancel Google Pay?

You can permanently close your Google Pay account.

How do I remove Google Pay as default?

To remove Google Pay as your default payment method, you can change your default card in the Google Pay app.

Can you delete a Google Pay account?

Yes! You can delete your Google Pay account through the website. First, log into your Google Pay account on a computer and go to “Manage Google Account”-> Delete your data-> Delete a service-> Choose Google Pay-> Delete your information.

How to delete a Google Pay account on mobile​?

To delete your Google Pay account, open the Google Pay app and tap your profile picture. Select "Manage Google Account," then go to "Privacy & Personalization." Scroll to "Download or Delete your data," choose "Delete a Google Service," and find Google Pay. Tap the delete icon, confirm, and your account will be deleted.

How to delete a Google Pay account if the phone is lost​?

In case your mobile phone is lost, first you should contact the customer case of GPay. You can even contact your bank to block online transactions with your account to safeguard your account from fraudulent transactions.

How to delete account details from Google Pay​?

To remove a bank account from the Google Pay for Business app, follow these steps: Open the app, go to Settings, then tap Bank Accounts. Select the account you wish to delete and confirm the removal.

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