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How to send money to friends with Google Assistant

You can send money -- or get money -- using just your voice.

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All you need is a Google Pay account to make paying your friends back a whole lot easier with Google Assistant's pay-by-voice feature. You can ask to receive money, too. Here's what you need to know.

Sending and receiving money

Pay your share with ease.

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Sending and receiving money through Google Assistant is pretty easy. Activate Google Assistant and say, "Send [your friend's name] $10 [or any amount]." Ask for money, by saying, "Request $10 from your [friend's name]. 

Your  Google Home or your phone will read back the transaction and ask for a confirmation. Then just say, "Send now." You'll need to confirm your password for Google Pay transactions then say, "Use password." 

What to do if you don't have Google Pay

Don't have a Google Pay account? All you need to do is download the app from Google Play and enter your information. This video will get you all caught up:

Watch this: Get to know Google Pay

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