Google Play balance "insufficient balance" to pay for Google One subscription (2024)

FAQs

Why Google Play balance is showing insufficient balance? ›

Make sure that you are signed in to the correct Google account. Check your Google Play balance to make sure that there is enough money to cover the purchase. Try restarting your device. Clear the cache and data for the Google Play Store app.

Tap Add credit or debit card or Add Paypal or Buy Google Play Credit. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a new payment method and save it. Tip: If you already have Google Play credits, you can use them as the primary payment method for your Google One membership subscription.

Check to find if your payment method is up to date. If it isn't, update it in the Payments center, then try your purchase again. Make sure you have enough money in your account for the purchase. If you're still having issues, contact your bank to find if there's a problem with your account.

What is an Insufficient Balance Error? Insufficient Balance errors indicate that some outgoing transactions (e.g. sell, trade, transfer) are missing basis from an incoming transaction (e.g. investment, gift, income). This is typically due to a missing transaction(s).

You can use your Google Play Balance to: Buy apps and digital content on Google Play. Pay for subscriptions on Google Play.

You will need to download the Google One app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store and sign into a Google account to register and set up mobile backup. Once you've set up your membership, you have the option of accessing your Google One member benefits at one.google.com or through the app.

Get a $10 reward from PayPal after your first purchase of $3 or more on Google Play. PayPal terms apply. Spend $3 or more on Google Play using PayPal to earn your reward. You must be opted in to PayPal Marketing to receive the reward.

Tap "Google Play balance." Tap "Withdraw funds" and select the amount you want to transfer. Select your bank account from the list or add a new bank account if it's your first time. Follow the prompts to complete the withdrawal process.

The "insufficient funds" error

In other words, what you are trying to buy costs more than what you have in your bank account. Solution: Refill the funds on your bank account in order to fix this error.

What is an insufficient balance fee? ›

An insufficient funds fee (sometimes referred to as a non-sufficient funds fee or NSF fee) can occur when you don't have enough money in your checking (spending) account to cover the entire transaction. Most financial institutions will reject the transaction and charge a fee.

Because the money is not actually available to spend. It means an instrument like a check or direct deposit has not been fully processed. Conversely, you may have an upcoming auto pay and the funds may have been frozen to pay that. That's common with credit card bills.