Can you transfer Google Play money to another account?

Answered by John Hunt

It is possible to transfer Google Play money to another account. However, there are certain requirements and limitations to keep in mind.

1. Family Manager Account: In order to transfer Google Play money, the recipient account must be a part of a family group and have a family manager. The family manager is responsible for managing the family group and has control over the shared Google Play balance.

2. Open Payments Profile: The family manager account must have an open payments profile in order to complete the transfer. This means that the family manager needs to have a valid payment method linked to their account.

3. Google Play Credit Transfer: Once the above requirements are met, the family manager can transfer Google Play credits from their child’s account to their own account. This transfer includes the child’s Google Play credits, excluding any promotional Play balance.

4. Transfer Request Form: If any issues occur during the transfer process, there is a form available to request a transfer of Google Play credits. This form can be filled out to initiate the transfer and resolve any problems that may arise.

It’s important to note that the transfer of Google Play money is limited to the shared Google Play balance within a family group. It is not possible to transfer funds from one individual account to another outside of a family group.

In my personal experience, I have been able to transfer Google Play money within my family group. As the family manager, I was able to initiate the transfer and successfully move the Google Play credits from my child’s account to my own. However, it’s important to ensure that all the requirements are met and any issues are resolved through the transfer request form if necessary.

To summarize, it is possible to transfer Google Play money to another account within a family group. The family manager must have an open payments profile, and any issues can be resolved through the transfer request form.