In the coming weeks, if you need to purchase an app or make an in-app purchase on Google Play, you can ask someone else to pay for your purchases. The payer can make a purchase for you with their own payment methods. You can share the payment link on various platforms, such as Whatsapp, Messages, or Email.
Important:
- This is only available for apps and in-app purchases.
- This is currently only supported in India.
- This may not be available on all apps.
How does this work
Ask someone else to pay (Buyer)
- When you make a purchase on Google Play, tap the payment option Ask someone else to pay.
- To send the payment link generated, tap Share payment link.
- Select which method you want to share the payment link.
- To check if someone completes your purchase request, open your Google Play Order History.
Tips:
- To complete the purchase, the payer needs to know your full email address.
- The payer can view the item you purchase and can request a refund.
- After 24 hours, the payment links expire.
Purchase for someone else (Payer)
- Open the payment link shared with you by the person who asks you to make the purchase.
- Tap Continue.
- Enter the email address of the person who asks you to make the purchase.
- Tap Next.
- Select the payment method you want to complete the purchase with.
- To complete the payment, tap Buy.
- When you complete the purchase, check your Google Account for email confirmation. You’ll find the purchase in your Google Play Order History.
Tips:
- The item you pay for isn’t available to you. The person who sent you the request receives the item.
- Your payment method and email address isn’t visible to the buyer.
If you’re part of a family and want to ask your family manager to complete your purchase, make sure that you’re added to the family group. Learn more about purchase approvals on Google Play.