Google Tez no longer exists under that name; it was rebranded to Google Pay in August 2018. If you’re looking for “the Tez app,” you’re actually looking for Google Pay, since the underlying app, UPI functionality, and Google account were carried over directly during the rename.
What Tez Originally Was
Google launched Tez in India in September 2017 as a UPI-based payments app. Additionally, it grew quickly, reportedly reaching 22 million users and 750 million transactions within its first year, making it one of the most popular UPI apps in the country early on.
Why Google Renamed Tez to Google Pay
In August 2018, Google rebranded Tez as Google Pay to unify its payment products under one global name, since Google already operated a separate Google Pay app (formed from merging Android Pay and Google Wallet) in other markets. Consequently, the rename brought India’s app in line with Google’s international branding rather than changing its core functionality.
What Changed and What Stayed the Same
Beyond the name and icon, the app’s UPI-based payment functionality remained largely the same after the rebrand. Furthermore, existing Tez users didn’t need to re-register; the update simply renamed the app on their devices while preserving their account and transaction history.
How to Use Google Pay Today (Formerly Tez)
1. Download Google Pay from the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Link your bank account using your registered mobile number.
4. Set up a UPI PIN to authorize payments.
5. Start sending, receiving, or scanning UPI QR codes to pay.
Is Google Pay Available Everywhere Tez Was?
In contrast to its original global ambitions, Google Pay’s availability has shifted over time; the app was discontinued in the United States and some other territories in 2024, while continuing to operate in India and various other countries. Therefore, availability depends on your current region.
Why the Tez Name Still Comes Up in Searches
Many users still search for “Tez” out of habit or because they remember the app under its original name from 2017 and 2018, even though the branding changed years ago. Additionally, older tutorials, forum posts, and cached web pages still reference Tez, which can cause confusion for newer users trying to find the “right” app to download.
What This Means for New Users Today
If you’re setting up UPI payments for the first time in a supported region, simply search for Google Pay directly in your app store rather than looking for Tez, since no separate app exists anymore. Consequently, understanding this history helps clear up confusion when older content online references an app name that no longer applies.
Checking You’re Using the Official App
Since “Tez” no longer exists as a separate listing, be cautious of any app store result still using that name, since it could be an unofficial or outdated clone rather than Google’s actual payment app. Always verify you’re downloading Google Pay directly from Google as the listed developer before entering any banking details.
When in doubt, checking the app’s official listing on Google’s own support pages is the most reliable way to confirm you have the legitimate, current version.
This small verification step takes only a moment but protects you from potentially installing a fake or malicious app posing as a payment service.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्नों
Is Tez still a separate app from Google Pay?
No. Tez was renamed to Google Pay in August 2018; there is no separate “Tez” app to download anymore.
Do I need to create a new account if I used Tez before?
No. The rebrand preserved existing user accounts and transaction history, so previous Tez users continued using the same account under the Google Pay name.
Why did Google rename Tez?
Google renamed Tez to Google Pay to unify its various payment products worldwide under one consistent brand name.
Is Google Pay still available in every country?
No. Google Pay was discontinued in some regions, including the United States, in 2024, though it remains active in India and several other countries.
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