How to add, remove, or edit your Google Play payment methods

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

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.

Note: If you’re a Chromebook user with the Google Play Store app enabled, you can also follow the instructions in the Android tab above.

How to add a payment method to your Google Play account

On your computer, go to payment methods on Google Play.
Click Add a payment method.
Follow the steps on the screen.
- The new payment method will be added to your Google Account.

Notes:

For more information about the payment options available (for example: credit cards, direct carrier billing, PayPal, and Google Play credit), go to accepted payment methods.
If you're having problems, fix payment issues on your account.

Add a backup payment method for an individual subscription

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

On your computer, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
On the right of the subscription where you want to add a backup payment method, click Manage Backup payment method Setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Supported backup payment methods

Not all payment methods can be used as a backup payment method, including but not limited to cash and redirect banking. If your payment method doesn't appear in the list, it can't be used as a backup.

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.

On your computer, go to payment methods on Google Play.
Click Edit payment methods.
Under the payment method you want to remove, click Remove Remove.

The payment method will be removed from your Google account.

How to change your Google Play payment method

On your computer, go to play.google.com.
At the top right, click your Profile icon.
Select Payments & Subscriptions Payment Methods Edit payment methods.
Under the payment method you want to edit, click Edit.
Make your updates.
Click Update.

Edit your payment method

Your payment method will be updated and you will be able to select it when you buy something on Google Play.

How to change your payment method while making a purchase

On your computer, go to play.google.com.
Go to a paid item's detail page.
Click the price.
Next to the current payment method, click the Down arrow .
Choose from one of your existing payment methods or add a new one.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.

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