How do I delete my payment history?
Access Google Pay settings through your profile icon. Navigate to Privacy and security and then Google Account to view transaction history. Individual transactions can be removed via My Activity. Remember to verify the changes after each deletion for confirmation.
How to Delete Your Payment History
Your payment history can reveal a lot about your spending habits and personal information. If you’re concerned about privacy or security, you may want to delete your payment history. Here’s how to do it:
1. Access Google Pay Settings
- Open the Google Pay app on your phone.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings.”
2. Navigate to Privacy and Security
- Scroll down and tap “Privacy and security.”
- Select “Google Account.”
3. View Transaction History
- Under “Activity controls,” tap “My Activity.”
- This will open a list of all your Google activity, including your payment history.
4. Delete Individual Transactions
- To delete an individual transaction, tap the three dots next to it.
- Select “Delete.”
- Confirm the deletion.
5. Verify the Changes
- After you delete a transaction, verify that it’s gone from your payment history.
- To do this, return to the “My Activity” page and refresh it.
- The deleted transaction should no longer be visible.
Important:
- Deleting your payment history will not remove it from the records of the merchants or financial institutions you’ve made payments to.
- If you’re concerned about the privacy or security of your payment information, you may also want to consider using a virtual credit card or a payment service that offers anonymous or disposable payment methods.
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