How to send money to friends and family through Gmail

Currently there are ways to be able to transfer money to friends and family, one of which is very simple and convenient is through Gmail. That is Google Wallet, which is a safe way to send money to friends via Gmail address even if the recipient does not have a Gmail account. Please see the instructions below to receive and send money:

Receive money from friends and family
What happens if you get money from friends and family? How you can get it? Google makes getting money quickly and easily as sending it.

Open your Gmail account.
Open the message with money attached.
Click the "Declare Money".
You will be asked to sign in to your Google Wallet account, or create one and verify your identity.
After identity verification is completed, you will be sent back to your message. Click the "Claim money" again.
This amount will be automatically added to your Google Wallet balance.
It's free to get the money, and you can get your money out of your mobile device or desktop.
Send money via gmail
First, compose a new email.
Next, click on the symbol "$" at the bottom of the email window.
Enter the amount you want to send.
Click send and your money will be sent.
If you do not have Google Wallet, you will be prompted to set up an account before you can enter the amount you want to send. Also, you'll need to be 18 years or older to send money through Gmail.

You can request money from friends and family by clicking on the "Request" and enter the amount you wish to receive.

You can also download the Google Wallet app to send money through your mobile device if you're away from your desktop.

What about security?

Security and privacy is a major concern when sending money online. But Google Wallet provides 100% protection against unauthorized payments. Google also limits the amount you can transfer at the same time to reduce payments fraud.

If you're worried about safety and would not want to allow the payment to be sent via Gmail, you can disable the "Send Money" option quickly and easily. Here's how:

Click composing to create a new email.
Click the symbol "$".
Click the gear icon, and disable the "Send Money" feature.
Google makes it easy to send money through Gmail safely, securely. If you have not created a Google Wallet account, starting today. Once you have an account, you can start sending money to family and friends by sending them an email.
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