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No money can I use android pay?

Hi all, currently have no money until I get paid next week and after some advice. I desperately need food and was wondering if I could use android pay even though there's nothing in my account? Would it be declined?

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  • Ben8282
    Ben8282 Posts: 4,821 Forumite
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    If you have no overdraft facility then probably yes it will be declined or else it will go through and you will be charged unauthorised overdraft charges and damage your credit files.
  • lilmiss1982
    lilmiss1982 Posts: 1,405 Forumite
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    Hi all, currently have no money until I get paid next week and after some advice. I desperately need food and was wondering if I could use android pay even though there's nothing in my account? Would it be declined?

    Sorry I can’t help with android payment question but here is a link to find a food bank if you are struggling to buy food.

    https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/
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  • surreysaver
    surreysaver Posts: 4,916 Forumite
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    Using Android Pay has the same effect on your bank account as using your debit card. So if your debit card won't work, nor will Android Pay.
    I consider myself to be a male feminist. Is that allowed?
  • Do you have any Tesco or Nectar points or similar? Boots points?

    A relative or neighbour with a bag of rice and other modest food that can provide nutrition?

    What can you do budget wise to avoid this situation ever happening again? Visit the Debt-free Wannabe section for ideas.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,365 Community Admin
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    Android Pay works online, so will almost certainly be declined.

    What about a food-bank, relative or friend?

    If you have a Samsung Pay, they are offering a £6 Costa gift voucher on registration of certain bank cards. Not exactly a gourmet meal but something?
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  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    Will being short of money happen next month, month after that ?

    Maybe you should look at your spending and cut back on anything you dont need.
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    My nose is twitching????????
    First time poster asking ,well, a stupid question - what do you think??
  • I'm only short on money because I'm having to survive on ESA due to mental health issues and had to pay out this month to go to my Grans funeral miles away. Please dont judge me. Second of all it wasnt a stupid question, it was one out of desperation. No food banks are open near me until next week now. I now have to face days without food. Please dont judge people as you don't know their situation
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