How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (2024)

Here's how to add, edit, or remove payment methods you use for Google Play purchases.

Troubleshoot payment method issues

For more information about the payment options available, such as credit cards, direct carrier billing, PayPal, and Google Play credit, go to accepted payment methods. If you have problems, fix payment issues on your account.

How to add a payment method to your Google Play account

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Note: If you're using Google Pay in India as a payment method, you'll need to update your Unified Payments Interface (UPI) identifier ID.

Add a backup payment method for Google Play subscriptions

To avoid delay to your subscriptions, you can add a backup payment method for individual subscriptions to your Google Play account. If your primary payment method doesn’t work, your backup payment method will be charged. You can remove backup payment methods at any time.

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
  2. Select the subscription.
  3. Tap Backup payment method How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (2) Setup.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

How to remove a payment method from your Google Play account

You can remove a credit card, debit card, or other payment method from your Google Play account.

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to payment methods on Google Play.
  2. Tap MoreHow to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (3)How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (4)Payment settings.
  3. If asked, sign in to Google Pay.
  4. Under the payment method you want to remove, tap Remove How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (5) Remove.

How to edit your payment method

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to payment methods on Google Play.
  2. Tap More payment settingsHow to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (6).
  3. If asked, sign in to Google Pay.
  4. Under the payment method you want to edit, tap Edit.
  5. Make your changes.
  6. Tap Update.

How to change your payment method while making a purchase

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play StoreHow to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (7).
  2. Go to a paid item's detail page.
  3. Tap the price and review app permissions.
  4. Under the app name, tap the Down arrow How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (8)How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (9) Payment methods.
  5. Choose from one of your existing payment methods or add a new one.
  6. Complete your purchase.

Note: If you add a payment method while making a purchase, it will be saved in your account.

Change your payment method on Android TV

  1. On your Android TV device, open the Google Play StoreHow to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (10).
  2. Go to a paid item's detail page.
  3. Select the price How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android (11) Payment methods.
  4. Choose from one of your existing payment methods.
  5. Complete your purchase.

Note: If you add a payment method while making a purchase, it will be saved in your account.

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FAQs

How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment method - Android? ›

If you have only one payment method on the Google payments profile that is linked to your Cloud Billing account, you won't be able to remove it. If you want to remove a payment method, you need to add another payment method first. You cannot remove a payment method marked as the Primary method of payment.

How do I reset my payment method on Google Play? ›

How to change your Google Play payment method
  1. On your computer, go to payment methods on Google Play.
  2. Click Edit payment methods.
  3. Under the payment method you want to edit, click Edit.
  4. Make your updates.
  5. Click Update.

Why can't I remove my card from Google Pay? ›

If you have only one payment method on the Google payments profile that is linked to your Cloud Billing account, you won't be able to remove it. If you want to remove a payment method, you need to add another payment method first. You cannot remove a payment method marked as the Primary method of payment.

How do I remove unavailable payment method from Google Play? ›

Sign in to https://payments.google.com with your Google Account.
  1. Find the payment method you are trying to use for the purchase.
  2. Check the expiration date of the payment methods listed.
  3. Remove or update any expired payment methods.

Why can't I add a payment method to Google Play? ›

If you're unable to add a credit card to Google Pay, check your internet connection, ensure the card is supported, and verify that it's not expired. Clear the app cache, update the Google Pay app, and confirm your billing information matches.

How to change default payment method on Android? ›

Change your default payment method
  1. Open the Google Wallet app .
  2. At the top, on your card, swipe from the right edge of the screen until you find the card that you want to use as your default.
  3. Tap the card.
  4. At the bottom, tap Details. Make default for tap to pay.

How can I remove account from Google Pay? ›

Note: To update a bank account, you'll need to remove it and add it back.
  1. Open Google Pay .
  2. At the top right, tap your photo. Bank account.
  3. Tap on the account you want to delete.
  4. Tap More. Remove account.

Is Google Pay the same as Google Wallet? ›

The Google Pay app is now the Google Wallet app. This change is simplifies how you store and use cards and passes.

How do I remove the payment method from Google Chrome? ›

1: Google Chrome

Click the three dots in the top right corner and click on Settings. Click on Autofill on the left, then Payment methods on the right. Click on Save and fill payment methods to enable or disable Chrome from saving your credit card information.

What does or_ccreu_01 mean? ›

Transaction declined: invalid payment method.

Why can't I use my Google Play 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.

How do I change my Google Play account on Android? ›

Switch accounts in a Google Play app
  1. Open a Google Play app.
  2. At the top right, tap your profile picture or initial.
  3. Tap the Down arrow .
  4. Select an account.

How do I change my Google Play payment email? ›

Add or change payments email contacts
  1. Sign in to the Payments profile.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Under "Payments users," click Manage payments users.
  4. To change the notification settings, click the user's name. ...
  5. Next to "Email preferences," click Edit.

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