Other than the conditions described in Section 3 and Section 8, apps may not lead users to a payment method other than Google Play's billing system. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, leading users to other payment methods via:.
For more information, please visit our Google Pay developer page. Note: In some markets, we offer Google Pay for apps selling physical goods and/or services.
payment is in respect of any product category deemed unacceptable under Google’s Payments Center Content Policies.
payment is for content or services that facilitate online gambling, as described in the Gambling Apps section of the Real-Money Gambling, Games, and Contests policy.
payments include peer-to-peer payments, online auctions, and tax exempt donations.
a remittance in respect of a credit card bill or utility bill (such as cable and telecommunications services).
for the purchase of physical services (such as transportation services, cleaning services, airfare, gym memberships, food delivery, tickets for live events) or.
for the purchase or rental of physical goods (such as groceries, clothing, housewares, electronics).
Google Play's billing system must not be used in cases where:.
cloud software and services (such as data storage services, business productivity software, and financial management software).
app functionality or content (such as an ad-free version of an app or new features not available in the free version) and.
subscription services (such as fitness, game, dating, education, music, video, service upgrades and other content subscription services).
Items (such as virtual currencies, extra lives, additional playtime, add-on items, characters and avatars).
Examples of app features or services requiring use of Google Play's billing system include, but are not limited to, in-app purchases of: