Add the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet
Choose the guide for iPhone or Android, and get help with both setup and payment.
Updated 20 August 2026
The Glede gift card can be placed in the wallet on your phone and used contactlessly in stores. Choose the phone you have, and you will get the steps and troubleshooting that actually apply to your wallet.
Android and Google Wallet
See Cannot pay with Google Wallet. It shows how to choose the correct card, set a default card, and solve problems when the terminal does not respond.
iPhone, Apple Wallet and Apple Pay
See Cannot pay with Apple Pay. It covers payment with Face ID or Touch ID, setup, and the error message 'Contact card issuer'.
Add the card for the first time
Activate the gift card in the Glede app
The card must be activated before it can be added to a wallet.
Open the card in the Glede app
Press 'Add to Apple Wallet' or 'Add to Google Wallet'.
Press 'Continue', and accept the terms
You must scroll all the way down in the terms before you can approve.
Confirm that it is you
Use the code, Face ID, or fingerprint on the phone.
You can still pay online without Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Use the card number, expiration date, and CVC from the Glede app.
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