By default, your Google Play balance is that balance (or call it credit) you can use to purchase items such as apps, games, music, movies, books, etc across the Google Play store—and it is non-transferable according to Google.
Non-transferrable here includes the fact that you can't transfer the balance to any other wallet like PayPal—well, that's in the direct sense.
That said, if you're looking to transfer your Google Play balance to PayPal or any other wallet, I'll show you the different methods you can use to make this transfer possible.
Can I Transfer Google Play Balance to PayPal?
Yes, you can transfer Google Play balance to PayPal, though not directly.
You can only transfer your Google Play balance either by using a bank account as a bridge or by using a third-party converter app (comes with higher fees).
In both cases, the money will first be withdrawn to your bank account, and then you should be able to transfer the funds to your PayPal account from there.
How to Transfer Google Play Balance to PayPal and Other Wallets (Using a Linked Bank Account)
As earlier mentioned, you cannot directly transfer Google Play balance to PayPal or another mobile wallet.
Therefore, we need a bank account to act as a middleman for the transaction.
Here's are the steps to transfer Google Play balance to PayPal:
Step 1: Accumulate Google Play Balance
You cannot transfer your Google Play balance if your account is empty. You need to accumulate more of Google Play balance and an excellent way to do that is to get free Google Play Gift cards to top up your Google Play balance.
Note that the maximum amount that can be stored in a Google Play balance is USD $2000.
Step 2: Add Your Bank Account to Google Pay
To withdraw funds from your Google balance to your bank account, you'll first need to add your bank account to your Google Play account.
You can do this by downloading the Google Pay app and linking it from there. Here's a complete guide to link your bank account to your Google Pay account.
Linking your bank account to Google pay links it to all Google Products including Google Play.
Keep in mind that you will need to link a bank account that has already been linked to PayPal.
Step 3: Withdraw/Transfer Money from Google Play Balance to Bank Account
Now that you've linked your bank account to your Google Play account, its time to withdraw the money from your Google Play balance to your bank account.
Here's a complete guide to transfer Google Play balance to bank account.
Follow the steps below to transfer from Google Play balance to bank account:
- Go to the Google Play mobile app.
- You will see a Payment button at the bottom, click on it.
- Under the "Google Play balance", click on cash out.
- Afterwards, enter the amount you want to transfer to your bank.
- Next, confirm the payment method.
- And finally, click on "Transfer" to transfer the money to your bank account.
Step 4: Transfer Google Play Balance from Bank Account to PayPal or Other Mobile Wallets
Once your Google Play balance must have arrived your bank account, it will be easier to transfer it to your PayPal account from there.
Here's how to transfer Google Play balance from bank account to PayPal:
- Log into your PayPal account.
- In the balance section, tap "Transfer Money".
- On the next page, tap "Add money to your balance."
- Enter the amount of cash you wish to transfer from your bank, then hit "Add."
- On the next page, click "Add $ (XXX amount)" to complete the transfer.
- Finally, tap the Add button to complete the transfer.
You can also transfer the money to any other mobile wallet PayPal isn't the destination for your funds.
Other Ways to Transfer Google Play Balance to PayPal
In case you did not succeed with the aforementioned steps, you can use some third party apps to transfer Google Play balance to PayPal.
Apps such as Rewards Converter and Taski Opinion Reward Converter let you convert your Google Play credit to PayPal.
However, you'll need to first convert the balance into cash and transfer it to your bank account.
From your bank account, you should be able to transfer the money to your PayPal account.
How Long Does it Takes to Transfer Google Play Balance to PayPal
It may take 3 to 5 days to transfer your Google Play balance to PayPal.
This is because wire transfers might take longer than expected to complete.
However, once the Google Play balance arrive your bank account, you can easily use it to fund your PayPal account.
How to Transfer Google Play Balance to Cash App
To transfer Google Play balance to Cash App, you will need to add your Cash App card to Google Play in order to withdraw funds to the card which will be spent on Cash App.
After you must have linked your Cash App card to Google Play, you may be able to transfer Google Play balance to Cash App.
Here's how it can be done:
- Go to the Google Play app.
- You will see a Payment button at the bottom, click on it.
- Under the "Google Play balance", click on cash out.
- Thereafter, enter the amount you want to transfer.
- After that, confirm the payment method (in this case, it should be your Cash App card).
- Finally, click on Transfer.
Can I Convert Google Play Balance Into Cash?
Google doesn't offer any option or app to convert your Google Play balance into cash.
However, you may transfer the balance by to another Google Account.
How to Transfer Google Play Balance to Another Google/Gmail Account
Google lets you transfer You can transfer Google Play balance from your child's account to a family manager's Google Pay account.
To transfer your child's Google Play credits and YouTube gift card balance to a family manager's Google Pay account, click Transfer Pay Balance then fill out the form.
If you do not see "Transfer Pay Balance" below, make sure you are signed in to the correct account. Switch accounts as per Google Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer Google Play balance?
Google Play Credits are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, there are some ways to transfer Google Play balance.
How to cash out Google Play balance?
You can cash out your Google Play balance by transferring it to your bank account, PayPal or any other mobile wallet.
Can I transfer Google Play balance to PayTM?
You can transfer Google Play balance to PayTM by using some third-party apps such as PayProcess.
How to transfer Google Play balance to Amazon?
To transfer Google Play balance to Amazon, you'll need to convert the Google Play balance to cash, transfer to your bank account and topup your Amazon balance with the money.
How to transfer Google Play balance to Cash App?
To transfer Google Play balance to Cash App, you'll need to convert the Google Play balance to cash, transfer to your bank account and topup your Cash App balance with the money. Here's a complete guide to transferring Google Play balance to Cash App.
Final Thoughts on How to Transfer Google Play Balance to PayPal and Other Mobile Wallets
Google Play balance is a subaccount on your Google account that can only be used to purchase games, apps, books, movies, music, and more on the Google Play store—it can't officially be transferred to any other wallet.
A convenient way to transfer money from Google Play to PayPal is by first sending it to your linked bank account, before you can transfer it to your PayPal account. Once the funds are in your PayPal account, you may use them to pay for goods and services online
However, there's an exception for a child account that's being managed by a family member in that the funds in this subaccount can be transferred to a family manager's Google Pay account for better management.
If none of these methods work for you, you can always use the alternative method mentioned earlier, but you should be conscious of the fees that come with it. With this said, only use this alternative method if you really need to move your play balance.