Do you have a Google Play balance in your Google Play account and want to know How to transfer your Google Play Credit to your Bank account, PayPal, or to use at any other place like Amazon, or Steam?
Sometimes, people accidentally redeem their Google Play Gift card into their Google Play account, then they want to send the money back to a Gift card.
They can only use it to make a purchase of any app, game, or In-app/In-game feature. Right? No. They can get money back into their account.
Directly, you can't transfer it to a Bank account, even Google's official forum page also says it isn't possible. But, we know some techniques to convert it into real cash.
You can move it to our Bank accounts or wallets like PayPal using the below 3 methods:
- Google Child account method
- Paxful - Gift card exchange method
- Google Play Family Library method - Sell Google Play purchases to your family or friend
We have shared this detailed guide which you'll definitely find useful. So, let's get started with it!
How to transfer your Google Play balance?
There are many ways to convert your Google Play balance to a bank account, PayPal, or any other wallet.
Before getting started with the tutorial, I'm requesting you to read the entire article and each step carefully!
Method 1 - Using the Google Child account method:
In this method, we'll transfer the funds from that child's account to someone's Google account which will be our Parent account.
Then, we'll take Cash, PayPal, Crypto, or Direct Bank deposit, in return for a money transfer as per our choice.
As per Google's statement on transferring the Google Play balance, you'll need to have a Child account to transfer the Google Play balance.
We'll need to change our Google account to a Child account and the steps are as follows:
1. To change your Google Play account to the child, Go to the Google profile page and adjust your age according to a 14-year-old child account
Now, set up your account as Child, to do that
1. Open the settings app and navigate to Google from the settings page
2. Choose Parental controls and then select Child or teen
3. follow the instructions, and your account will get converted into a Child account
Now, find someone from your friends or family member who wants to buy Google Play Balance.
Ask your friend or family member to install the Google Link app and add you to their family as a Child through the Link app.
Once, your Google account will get converted into a Child account, you can transfer the money from your Child to your Parent account.
- Open the Google Play store and select your Profile
- Now, choose the Payments and Subscriptions option
- Then, select the Payment Methods option
- After that, you'll see the actual Google Play balance with the Transfer Google Play balance button
- It will get transferred to the Parent account
If you didn't see any such option, please make sure that you've and go through the above steps.
Method 2 - Using Paxful or Gameflip
The first request for the Refund of Google Play credits that you've redeemed using a Google Play Gift card!
Before getting started, make sure that your Google Play balance should be worth at least $10 and you should have a Google Play Gift card with you.
- Now, Open Google support and Follow the steps
- You can chat with Customer support or Mail them your query
- Provide a Valid reason like you have a child account and request the money back in the Google Play Gift card
If they find your query genuine, they refund the Google Play balance in a Google Play Gift card.
Then, we'll exchange that Google Gift card with Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, or Ethereum.
Paxful and Gameflip are the two platforms where you can sell or exchange your Gift cards with money or crypto. We've tried both platforms, so you can try any one of them.
Paxful
- Open the Paxful exchange page and adjust the filters according to your needs
- Select any one offer and proceed with a purchase
- Add the Google Play Gift card transaction amount and tap the Sign up to Buy button
After sending the Google Play gift card, you'll receive Bitcoin in Exchange from the Bitcoin seller!
Please beware of fake sellers, always read Seller Description and Reviews before sending any Gift card to them!
Gameflip
Gameflip is also another best platform to sell your gift card.
- Register with Gameflip and select Google to play gift card option
- Select Quantity and put your Gift card details
- Add the Gift card price and tap Done
- Once a Google Play gift card gets sold, you'll get notified on this platform
Then,
Method 3 - Using Google Play Family Library - Sell Google Play purchases to your family or friend
For this method, you'll need the Google Play Family Library created and we'll going to add your friend or family member to your Google Play Family Library.
then, we'll share the google play purchase with your friend. In return, you can request the money actually you've spent on that purchase.
This is a very simple but working technique, that you can use.
This is the alternative and indirect way to transfer Google Play credits. It will definitely work.
But, you'll need to ask so many people and he/she should co-operate with you on this.
The plan is like finding someone who wants to buy something like App, Game purchase, Book, or any other Google purchase subscription from the Google Play store.
Now, you have to purchase that thing for him/her using Google Play credit and then we'll share the purchase with him.
Open Google Play and log in with your Google account from where you've purchased something for your Friend/Family member.
Create Family Library
- Open your Android device and ask Google Assistant "Hey google, create my family"
- then Family Library page will get open
- Here, you can add a person or create a family group
After that, we'll create a signup for the family Library from Google Play
- Navigate to your profile
- Select the Family option from the settings
- then select Sign up for Family Library
- Follow all the instructions which it will tell you to do.
Once you finish creating a family library, we'll share the purchases with your Friend or family member in the Family Library.
- Select Manage Parental controls
- There will be two different options - Add items Automatically when purchased & Don't add automatically, I'll do it myself
- You can choose anyone. But, we'll suggest you select the second option and then we can add it manually from the App page or game page
As you'll add new purchases to your account it will get added to your family member also.
In the same way, you can add Books, Movies, Games, etc. to your account and share them with your friend.
Before making any purchase please make sure that the purchased item is eligible to be added to Family Library
We've explained it within a few steps. For more details, read this.
How to transfer my Google Play balance to Amazon?
As we have explained how to transfer google play balance previously, you can also send it to Amazon apps.
You can use your Google Play credit to purchase an Amazon Kindle book, Amazon Prime & Music subscription.
But you can't purchase any physical Amazon products. Amazon only allows users to purchase any product using either cash or by using E-payments.
Still, if you want to purchase anything physical product from Amazon, please refer to the previous method and get your money back to your Bank, and then use it on Amazon.
If you want to buy any Amazon subscription using Google Play balance, follow the steps.
1) Open Amazon Prime, Kindle, or Music app. Select the app the feature or the Premium that you want to buy.
2) Proceed to pay and enter the Google Play gift card redemption code there. Done!
OR
We have also written other methods to use google play gift cards on Amazon, refer to that.
Transfer Google Play balance to PayPal
Most people say that transferring Google Play balance or credit to Paypal is an Impossible task to do. But we've one method that actually works!
But, keep in your mind that you can't transfer money from Google Play balance to Paypal directly.
We have got a trick to withdraw the Google Play credit to PayPal.
The steps are as follows:
a) Get your Google Play balance into your Google Play Gift card using the method we've explained earlier - a Child account method.
b) Then, Sell that gift card on an online platform like Gameflip. Gameflip offers money deposits into PayPal.
c) We'll use Gameflip to sell Google Play gift cards:
- Register with Gameflip and select the Google Play Gift card option
- Select Quantity and put your Gift card details
- Add the Gift card price and tap Done
Once it will get sold, Money will get deposited to the Gameflip account and you'll get notified on this platform. Then, you can transfer the deposited money into a PayPal account.
How to Buy Steam Games with google play or convert google play money to Steam?
Sorry, you can't buy directly using Google Play balance or gift card money. Keep in mind that there is no official way to convert our Google Play credit into a Steam card or balance.
But, you can do it indirectly by selling or trading it for other gift cards or money.
You will need to transfer it to a bank account, then only we can buy Steam cards or make any purchases.
Once you successfully transfer your Google Play balance to your Bank account then you can buy Steam games or do whatever you want.
How to use Google Play balance?
Google Play balance is the best way to purchase premium features, In-game Cash, or to buy In-app purchases.
Here are some ways to use Google Play Balance:
1. You can use it to purchase any Game or app from Google Play Store. Just search the Game or app and Tap on Purchase.
2. You can use it for In-app or In-game purchases. Some games and apps offer coins or cash that will let you keep continue using that app's functionality.
3. As we know Youtube is Google's product. So, we can also use Google Play balance to purchase Movies or buy any subscription on Youtube.
Otherwise, you can transfer your amount to your Bank account, PayPal Account, Google Pay, or any other digital wallet.
How to transfer Google Play Balance to your iPhone?
First of all, make it clear where to transfer the money? You can either transfer it to your Digital balance or to any iPhone wallet app?
You can easily transfer to digital wallets like Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Paypal.
1. First, get an Android phone.
2. Transfer it to a Bank account using the Android app that we have mentioned in this article.
3. Then transfer it from a bank account to your iPhone's Paypal or any other Wallet app.
Best way to spend google play credit
What are the best ways to spend or use google play credit? Actually, you have dozens of ways to use your stuck Google Play balance or credit.
1. Transfer your Google Play balance to a Bank account or Digital wallet - It is the best way to use your Google Play balance. You can transfer your Credit or balance to Digital wallets like Paypal, Google Pay, etc.
2. Buy Google products & services - You can buy any of the Google products & services like Movies, Music, Books, Apps, & Games using a Play balance or credit.
3. Convert Google Play balance into Gift Card - You can convert your Play balance into a Gift Card and send it by using Email.
For each method, we have shared a tutorial for that in this article, you can refer to this as well.
FAQs:
Can I transfer my Google Play balance or Credit money to a bank, Digital wallet like Paypal, or Google Pay?
Yes. You can Transfer the Google Play balance or credit money to any bank or Digital wallet like Google Pay, Amazon Pay, or Paypal.
For the steps, follow the given methods in this article.
Why can't I use my google play balance?
You can use your Google Play balance from your account or by transferring it to your bank or PayPal account or any other digital wallet.
Also, we've explained a tutorial on How to use or transfer google play balance in different ways on various platforms.
Can I use a google play gift card on Amazon?
The answer is NO. But if you have a gift card Balance in your Google Play account, then you can use it to purchase anything on Amazon apps as we have shared a guide on that also.
Can I withdraw my Google Play Balance?
Technically, No! You can't withdraw your Google Play balance. But you can transfer this amount to a bank account or any other digital wallet.
Just use the app that we have used in this guide and then you can withdraw my Google Play balance.
Final words
If You are tired of finding out the solution to transfer your Google Play balance to a Bank account, Google Pay, Amazon, or Paypal", then the methods and tips we have mentioned will help you!
We've explained 3 different methods that you can use.
- You can use the Child account method, where you'll be able to transfer the money to the Parent account and ask him to pay you
- Using Gift card selling platforms, you can sell convert your Google Play balance to a Gift card and sell it to online platforms like Paxful
- You can also use the Google Play library, where you can purchase the Google item and share it with someone other in return for money
If you have any queries regarding this article guide, feel free to ask in the comments. I will definitely help you to solve your problem.