After messages, files, photos and e-greetings, Google now offers you the chance to send and receive money reliably through the Gmail app on your Android phone. This additional new feature works with the help of Google Wallet. The best part is that the service has no additional charges; it is completely free. At present, this feature is available only to Android users in the United States.
Sending money via Gmail is an easy process involving the following steps:
Step 1) Open your Gmail app from your Android phone
Step 2) Tap on the Compose icon located at the bottom right hand corner of your screen
Step 3) As the Compose window appears, tap on the Attach icon
Step 4) Choose Send Money from the drop down menu and tap on Continue
Step 5) Add a Memo (optional)
Step 6) Tap on Attach money, and put in the amount that you would like to send
Step 7) Tap on the Send button
The recipient does not need to install any additional app for receiving the money via Gmail, which makes the process all the more convenient. The person that you send the money to need not necessarily be a user who has a Gmail address.
When it comes to sending a request for money by Gmail, you need to follow the given procedure:
Step 1) Open the Gmail app in your Android phone
Step 2) Tap on the Compose button at the bottom right corner of the screen
Step 3) Tap on the Attach icon and choose Request money from the drop down menu
Step 4) Tap on Continue
Step 5) You can add a Memo stating the cause of request, though this is optional
Step 6) Tap on Attach Money
Step 7) Send the mail by tapping on the Send icon
Claiming money involves the following steps:
Step 1) Go to your Gmail app
Step 2) Open the message which contains the money attachment
Step 3) Tap on the Transfer to Bank option and then Add Debit Card
Step 4) You have to enter your card details
Step 5) Tap on the Claim Money option
