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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] check12:
I wanted to get an understanding of how Canadians have been able to fund / re-fund their Google Wallet.

In my case:

What Worked

My initial funding went through using a $100 Vanilla Mastercard purchased from Shoppers Drug Mart. I simply went to the VanillaMastercard.com site, registered the card with a US ZIP, and used that same ZIP (and other US contact info) when I pulled up the Wallet app and funded my account.

What Has Not Worked

- $200 Vanilla Mastercard (shows payment as 150200 Pending POS Pending POS:Purchase when I visit the Mastercard site - but I am told it won't clear)

- $200 Vanilla Mastercard (shows nothing on the Mastercard site now even though I tried adding it)

Please provide any experience and details you have had with funding / re-funding in order to help others.

Thanks!

Update: I was able to get the flag removed from my account which allowed me to add another $94 (from a $100 card) to my account. I still have not been able to use either of my $200 cards. I suggest you don't buy them if you don't want to tie up your funds.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yoni45:
Hm -- I used a $25 card just to try it out and it worked. Was planning on getting a higher card from there...

Do you know if perhaps the $200 card didn't work simply because it doesn't like the idea of adding such a high number? Did you account for the conversion (you'd need to add less than $200 to account for the 2.5% currency conversion charge)?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] check12:
I am wondering if it is the $200 cards. I wanted to load as much as I could as we only get three chances to is appears.

I tried loading $180 (from the $200 card) with no luck. I have tried as low as $50 from these cards.

Thanks for the info. Please keep it coming!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yoni45:
Wait, we only get three chances to ... what, load money on the card? Really?

It's also possible that particular vanilla card might've been blacklisted once it failed once -- I'd try but wouldn't wanna risk it... =/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] check12:
It seems you are asked for your SSN (we have a SIN obviously) in order to validate your account according to the "Know your customer" legislation" in the US for banks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beng2k:
I just added $50 using a Vanilla Mastercard prepaid bought from Shoppers. Ill probably add $100 since the $200s dont seem to be working.

Specs:

GSM SGN from Virgin

Rooted

Wallet - Flashed CWM version, FCs after each transaction

ICS 4.0.2 yakju

Heres what I did:

1) Went to the VanillaMastercard.com website

2) Put in a US zip code.

3) Went on Google Wallet, chose my Prepaid Google MC and clicked on Add Funds

4) Used my Name and the VMC number, used a US address with the same zip code. Faked a phone number though LOL. Made a new email just in case.

5) Clicked Next. Funds were added.

If/When it comes to Canada, Ill use my real info hopefully unless El'Goog won't allow it. Thats my biggest concern with all this.

So far successfully used it at McDonalds, Timmys, and PetroCan.

Love the reactions I get LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ohh3nry:
How much were the fees associated with Vanilla MasterCard?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] check12:
Now I am getting invalid card number when I try to use my Google Wallet (with a balance still on it) :( Not sure what's up with that.

Anyone seen a number on how to contact First Data?

-Edit-

First Data said to contact Google. I think I am screwed here :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MalaysianMafia:
just to clarify.. I've got a USA VZW GN, can I load up my Google Wallet card and use it in Canada when I visit?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmy2222:
Malaysian: From what I've gathered there's no problem using the card, just loading it as the prepaid cards and google are more geared toward americans and I guess aren't registering properly or something.

I know a lot of things like that up here are like that (in my parts anyways)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BlackMamba08:
How are you guys even getting google wallet to work? When i install the app iy says ita not supported in my country lolol

Also im not 100% on how wallet works but I have a paypass mc , would i be able to hook that up or do i have to use a prepaid one??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fiftyclick:
Nice, because of this thread I managed to get Google Wallet loaded up and put $50 from a fresh $100 Vanilla Mastercard bought at Shopper's Drug Mart!

Had to go to https://www.vanillamastercard.com/languages.html and select USA (English) GiftCard, and used a US postal code and address that I looked up. I did use my real name, email and phone number though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
It's in the first thread. Use market enabler to set to tmobile, then install the apk from the first post. I haven't had the chance to use it yet or figure out loading money onto it yet. But they give you 10$ for signing up
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dr_jared88:
I followed that thread and was able to get google wallet to install but I get the same message as him when trying to open it.

'Not Supported

Unfortunately, Google Wallet has not yet been certified in your country or on your device / carrier.'
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
did you tap and hold tmobile US and choose fake provider now? the operator numeric value should be 310260. Then install apk from post. that's all i did and it installed no problem and i got the 10$ credit bonus after it did it's security check
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dr_jared88:
That's exactly what I did. I'm not sure what's wrong with mine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gdap:
Great thread btw. Was curious how this would work in Canada and not brave enough myself to pull out my phone to the cashier in case it didn't work!

Does anyone know when they plan on implementing this officially in Canada?

Also anyone tried to use Google wallet in the kitchener-waterloo area?

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
If you tried the zip method before that may be an issue. I just realized this is the wrong thread. This conversation should be in the thread with the google wallet download download. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365360
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ghammer80:
Awesome thread. I'm trying this at lunch!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
I figured it out you can only open the app if you have market enabler spoofing tmobile US otherwise you get not supported in your country. I'm not sure if this affects using paypass or just opening the app though. So it maybe required to purchase market enabler pro so you can spoof Tmobile on boot every time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dan96815:
Thank you will report if I get it to work
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kudzaikun:
So I have a few curiosities about this new turn of events. This is indeed great news, my experiment would be getting a Virtual Visa Debit Card, and adding it to my wallet, the Virtual Visa Debit Card should take money directly from my bank account, just went to RBC to apply for one. Honestly i think this change is good news for Wallet coming to other countries now, hopefully its less complicated with licences.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RobbieCrash:
I'm still having problems getting my prepaid card to reactivate. Keep getting error that Money Network is currently unavailable. Hopefully it's just jammed servers. Going to Tim's to try buying something with my real CC now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billsan101:
Alright, so the trick with this new update to get your cards in Google Wallet working (Canadian cards) https://wallet.google.com, is to activate a new card with a US address.

The trick for this is:

1) Add the VMC (vanilla master card) card/US address via google wallet's website (make sure you card has a registered US zip, here: https://www.vanillamastercard.com/h...rd&csrfToken=iJMYiYhPi5h76FeEXhdWNvLI5cyi5ZkP)

2) Open the app, (close/open the it), the new VMC should show up with any other cards you had previously setup with google play

3) Select the VMC and enter the US address information (fake or not), but i kept my name/phone for real

4) It should activate all yours cards then and you can use your Canadian credit cards thereafter

5) Remove the VMC from the app (mine had no credit on it..)

5) Make sure to select the appropriate card to pay with

HAVENT TESTED WITH MY CANADIAN CREADIT CARD YET, will do later
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Thanks for this. One question: what do you mean by "make sure your card has a registered US zip"?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billsan101:
If you buy a Vanilla master card, you go to this website and register it with a US zip code;

https://www.vanillamastercard.com/h...rd&csrfToken=iJMYiYhPi5h76FeEXhdWNvLI5cyi5ZkP

BRB though, going to tmiies to see if this works with my Canadian visa..

---------- Post added at 12:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:20 AM ----------

UPDATE:

I just went to 5 stores tim hortons, ultramar, petro canada, tim hortons, ultramar, and I got an error everytime I try to pay you at the app.

I tested with various combinations of my canadian mastercard and my prepaid Google card, none worked. Also set market enabler everytime before using the app.

Damn it. I don't know if its market enabler, or the new version of the app. But atleast I did have it working ittermittently before.

iF people could post results with a new app that would be appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Teknohtc:
I topped up my GW using this method and it works! I did purchased a coffee from mcdonalds using my GW with the $10 gift now that it's topped up more i will test it out tomorrow again. BTW i used a Vanilla $25 Mastercard i got from shoppers!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xTristinx:
What happening when you pay? Does it say authorizing transaction?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billsan101:
I get payment refused or error in some cases. But yea I seen on the terminal it was trying to authorise.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xTristinx:
Yeah its some weird stuff happening. Whenever i look on my Transactions in the wallet app thats all it says
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billsan101:
Other people have any luck with thew NEW version (white theme) wallet app?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billsan101:
arg, now im thinking the version of google wallet downloaded from the app store wont work without a patch of some sort. Initially the version i downloaded from this thread seemed to have been patched. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365360

I think i might re-download the older version..

---------- Post added at 02:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:14 PM ----------

UPDATE:

Dont worry too much folks, the guy that created the first patch of the old wallet will be doing the new wallet patch next week;

source: http://www.modaco.com/topic/354635-...let-apk-11-r67-v12/page__st__380#entry1999525
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Teknohtc:
Went to a McDonald's to test the top up and it works!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mk_ln:
i topped up not using a vanilla mastercard but something similar bought from metro. after i topped up, i successfully completed one transaction but it seems that today I am not able to; it just refuses on the paypass machines. i'll have to try the locations where they were successfully processed i guess.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mk_ln:
today it seems that the app is missing! i've read other posts about this, but i don't recall them to have ever started the app. In my case, I've successfully used the app a few times as well as added funds to the prepaid card. Now, for some reason, the app refuses to be visible in the app drawer though I have confirmed the apk is in the system/apps folder. Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
You can use Titanium Backup to "defrost" it, and it will re-appear... until you reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mk_ln:
thanks for the reply. I suppose I should have stated that I've tried to 'defrost' it and while TB stated that it defrosted successfully and I should be able to use the app again, nothing has changed (I am using the latest TB)

edit: odd...the batch defrost doesn't seem to work either (i've read that some others have had success with the batch/power defrost)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ninjai117:
All these methods seem really sketchy. It's like paying and wasting your time just to show off your cool new method of paying for stuff, lol. I have .11c left on my card from the free $10, and I'm sad I can no longer be super cool and drop peoples jaws with paying with my phone :(.

I wish we could have this!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mihaelb:
same here! it's seems like they don't want our stinky Canadian money
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fieldside99:
Google Play gift card

Google play gift card is just available for sale in US, such as at Walmart, Target stores etc... Anyone has tried to use this gift card to top up the GW Prepaid card? If it works, it will solve our Canadian top-up problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mk_ln:
seems even adding a prepaid mastercard (registered with US address/postal code) doesn't work.

edit: sorry, to clarify, adding the card works, but using the card/wallet does not.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xTristinx:
What error are you getting
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mk_ln:
It seems that google is only charging test amounts and not the actual amount. I have confirmed this multiple times at multiple places that accept paypass:

Transaction Date	Transaction	Pending Amount
xx/xx/2012 xx:xx PM	GOOGLE

GOOGLE.COM/CH, CA
Reference: XXXXXXXX
150200 Pending POS:Purchase	$0.98

The error on the seller's end just shows refused.

It's odd though since another member on XDA seems to have had it work while, it seems anyways, using the same method: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31112835&postcount=80.

The thread below uses a different APK though...not sure if that makes any difference:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1810282&page=2

Have you had any luck using any card other than the initial $10?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nerdygeek:
Successful purchase from Google Play using VISA Gift Card bought locally in Canada

I was successful in making a purchase from Google Play from my phone in Canada using a VISA gift card purchased in Canada.

The issuer is Citizens Bank of Canada/Blackhawk Network

I checked the website to make sure the card was activated.

visacard.giftcardstore.ca

I registered the card which requires a name, email, phone number and a mailing address which is not a post office box. Following the message that registration was complete, I bought an app in Google Play and was charged the app price plus $2 for exchange fees. The record of the transaction appeared right away in my card account.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sjakub:
Good for you, so is everybody else ;)

The problem is not with play store, but with using the Google wallet app on the phone for NFC payments...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nerdygeek:
Ohh ok I see :)

I was concerned about this because Google said some cards are not accepted, and so it was kindof a big deal for me tonight.

I'm very happy I can use these. I already used most of it to buy the paid versions of several apps.

I would not recognize a near field payment opportunity if I tripped over it, and knowing me I probably would trip over it. Then I'd say sorry and hurry along, ignorance perfectly preserved.

Thanks for the reply!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ghammer80:
I'm getting this error on $50 on $100 card.

INCOMM

970200 Denied Denied : Delayed Redemption

---------- Post added at 07:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:34 PM ----------

It worked when I put in my proper email addy. Wicked. Large double doubles for me!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] check12:
Update: I got my account "unflagged" and was able to add $94 (from a $100 card) to my account. I love the Money Network people so far. Such a breath of fresh air compared to other companies.

My $200 cards still will not work yet for some reason. Don't buy them just in case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dr_jared88:
I fixed my problem. I didn't read the part that you needed 4.0.2

Anyway I got it working, receive my free $10 and bought myself a double double!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
Nice I will be going to get my first Tim Horton's coffee shortly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kwiniarz:
Yup used mine at Zehrs in cambridge
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fiftyclick:
bought a muffin at Tim Hortons!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
How long do you have to hold the phone at the paypass thing. I made sure my screen was on but it didn't do anything. Do I have to tell them I want paypass or just put the phone up to it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ghammer80:
You have to unlock the wallet apps first.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
ok I didn't think that was necessary because in the help menu it says to just turn on your screen, but I guess I'll try that. I just saw on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365360&page=69 that there's 2 files you should used on deodexed 4.02 rom so maybe that's my issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edude03:
If you can't get G-Wallet running in canada it could be one of two things:

1) You tried the zip method and forgot to revert first

2) You're running 4.0.1 instead of 4.0.2, update and try again :)

I had the same problem and #2 fixed it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
I'm on android revolution 2.1.2 so i'm on 4.0.2. do you have to tell the cashier you want to use paypass or do you just do it? and could a tpu case be affect my nfc signal?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SS2006:
so as of now its only 3 load attempts?

we need to find a way around this for future
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] check12:
Indeed....

I can tell you this though - the people at Money Network don't want this either and can't wait for this to go international (before Summer Olympics they say). I will see if there is another way around the three re-load issue in the meantime. I don't think there is possible at this time though.

If I can suggest something, reload with $100 cards only. The $200 ones create additional issues.

Best of luck fellow non-Americans.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AaronDC19:
Are you rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kwiniarz:
at zehrs, i went to the automated machines, pressed credit card for payment unlocked the app and it sent it within a second or two

---------- Post added at 08:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:00 PM ----------

I get the same error with my Silver Vanilla card :(

did you resolve this?

EDIT - It also worked by putting in my gmail addy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cy88:
Did anyone actually confirmed the 3 reload limit?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
I believe the 3 reload limit refers to reloading google wallet after flashing a new rom and not restoring app with data. It seems many people are taking it as reloading funds on google wallet which I don't believe is the case.

Today I loaded 45$ from a 50$ vanilla mastercard with no problem. I tried loading with 50$ originally but didn't work. So really I should have loaded like 48$ or something to use up the full 50$.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tomdroid3:
You gotta install 'market enabler' from the android market and set your country as USA t-mobile, then re-install Google wallet :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
You also need to be running 4.0.2, and I believe it needs to be a yakju build.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SN4K3B1T3:
$25 of a 25 card wouldn't work for me but $20 would...weird

sent from Christ All Mighty II
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
There's an exchange rate fee if ur outside the us because funding is in us $
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sobanb:
Hey everyone, I heard a report over at Reddit /r/android that adding funds to google wallet now requires a social security number? Can any google wallet user confirm this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
i added a vanilla mastercard prepaid like 3 or 4 days ago
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vacaloca:
It seems no one reads the T&Cs that are linked to from the app before doing a reload. Here is the Google Wallet Prepaid card agreement:

http://www.firstdata.com/moneynetwork/terms/google/meta/m.html

When you load money, the funds are held by Money Network, aka Metabank, a financial institution located in the US. Because it is located in the US, they can request identify verification given they are subject to the US Patriot Act, which mandates identification and verification methods for account holders at such financial institutions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] codf4ther:
I keep getting "Money Network is currently unavailable" when I try to add a VMC purchased at SDM. Is this a ROM issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AaronDC19:
Out of curiousity, when you say "flag" are you referring the the Secure Element Chip? And what did you have to do to have the flag removed? Setting up my account now, and I'd rather not lose access to this feature.

If anyone could provide more info I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nixguy:
how do you unflag your self?, i called them and i'm flaged untill i can prove i live in the U.S...

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i get that...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wilsonlam97:
I can't wait till wallet comes to canada. For now i'll use my $10 at mcdonalds:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
I loaded a 50$ vanilla mastercard from Shoppers Drug Mart with no problem.

-Buy Card

-Go to vanillamastercard.com under the US section and register it with a Zip Code that you have an address for

-Go into google wallet and add funds (if you have a 50$ card you'll only be able to add 48$ or so due to exchange rate)

-Enter the address and all information (you have to use your google account email address)

-And I believe it should work after that
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tlangan:
$20 top up cost $20.38 pending CDN on Vanilla MC

When I registered my $50 Shoppers Drug Mart Vanilla MC (As US Gift Card) all it asked for was a ZIP Code.

When I added $20.00 of funds to Google wallet, MC Vanilla online shows a $20.38 pending transaction. I hope it settles for same amount. The $20 added immediately to google wallet, and I received the funding notice email from google wallet.

Once it settles, I will know the cost to top up. Should be the same $20.38. I will then fund GW again using the remaining balance. I will try not to leave a balance on the card (except for a few cents).

***

Using Google Wallet on 4.0.3 ROM. (Also had it working on 2.3.6, and 4.0.2)

Once Google wallet is rolled out in Canada, I will see about getting CDN version rather than using this US version. This is a crazy, expensive way to add funds. Not worth it. I just did it because I wanted to see it work. Cost me $4.95 + tax = $5.59 to buy a $50 Vanilla MC. And looks like it will cost another .38 cents/$20 to top up. A $6 waste.

I tried to set up my Google Wallet MC Prepaid Debit account for online banking payments - of course would not work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 420SYN:
I agree with that it's pretty expensive. the 5$ charge kinda surprised me but the exchange rate didn't. I never got a pending message it was instant. My problem with good wallet is that it doesn't seem to work most of the time. I'm thinking it's because my cell service is poor or non existent most of the time but I was under the impression that you didn't need a data connection to use it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tlangan:
Canadian GW with van MC funding additional FX fee

Yesterday I funded $20 to GW using vanilla MC.

The $20 appeared immediately in GW,

but vanilla MC showed a pending transaction for $20.38.

Today it settled for $20.42 plus there was an additional .51 cent FX surcharge.

(on the back of the vanilla MC package see Foreign Current Margin is 2.5%)

$20.42 x 2.5% = .51 cents.

The $20.00 funding cost $20.93 CDN.

01/13/2012 08:13

AM INCOMM

990220 Canada FX Surcharge Canada FX Surcharge $0.51

01/13/2012 08:13

AM MONEY NETWORK-GOOGLE W

7000 GOODLETT FARMS PKWY

085589XXXXX , TN

Reference: 1XXXXX POSPreAuthCompletion POSPreAuthCompletion:Checking:NoAccount $20.42

01/12/2012 11:28 AM INCOMM

9XXXXX Gift Card Activation Gift Card Activation:Credit $50.00

I will use all this info to calculate my second GW funding.

Current vanilla MC balance remaining is $29.07.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] superlover911:
reloading google wallet

I do agree that loading Goog Wallet in Canada is expensive. But you have to factor in Google gives you $10 to cover the cost of your first couple reloads :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dark lord me:
Hey everyone just got a Nexus today and want to put wallet on. So do I need to root the device because i would prefer to keep it stock.