Is it possible to offer a different billing method than google play in my android app (dating app)?

Question

Inside my dating app is it possible to offer a different billing method than google play? I ask because I heard that now it's forbidden to offer anything else than google play billing but I see close to all app (tinder, etc.) are still offering their own credit card payment

Answer 1

Only if it fulfils the requirements here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9858738?hl=en

Here are the exceptions:

Developers offering products within a game downloaded on Google Play or providing access to game content must use Google Play In-app Billing as the method of payment. Developers offering products within another category of app downloaded on Google Play must use Google Play In-app Billing as the method of payment, except for the following cases: Payment is solely for physical products Payment is for digital content that may be consumed outside of the app itself (e.g. songs that can be played on other music players). In-app virtual currencies must only be used within the app or game title for which they were purchased. Developers must not mislead users about the apps they are selling nor about any in-app services, goods, content, or functionality offered for purchase. If your product description on Google Play refers to in-app features that may require a specific or additional charge, your description must clearly notify users that payment is required to access those features. Apps offering mechanisms to receive randomized virtual items from a purchase (i.e. "loot boxes") must clearly disclose the odds of receiving those items in advance of purchase.

Here are some examples of products not currently supported by Google Play In-app Billing:

Retail merchandise, such as groceries, clothing, housewares, and electronics. Service fees, including taxi and transportation services, cleaning services, food delivery, airfare, and event tickets. One-time membership fees or recurring dues, including gym memberships, loyalty programs, or clubs offering accessories, clothing, or other physical products. One time-payments, including peer-to-peer payments, online auctions, and donations. Electronic bill payment, including credit card bills, utilities, and cable or telecommunications services.