diff --git a/android/gradle.properties b/android/gradle.properties
index f80076c..eb03170 100644
--- a/android/gradle.properties
+++ b/android/gradle.properties
@@ -24,3 +24,7 @@ MYAPP_RELEASE_KEY_PASSWORD=bigjohncookies
 
 android.useAndroidX=true
 android.enableJetifier=true
+
+
+# react-native-google-places uses this
+RNGP_ANDROID_API_KEY=AIzaSyBfMm1y6JayCbXrQmgAG1R3ka4ZOJno_5E