Instructions for Adding a Credit Card to the Google Play Store

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 For the Google Play Store to let you download premium apps and purchase subscriptions, you must link a credit or debit card to your account. You can add a new card to your Google Play Store account, update an existing card, or remove an expired card by following the instructions in this guide.

For the addition to be successful, your new card must have a balance. To validate it, Google will have to do a short reversible transaction.

Adding a New Card to Your Google Play Account: Steps

It should just take a minute to add a card to your Google Play Store account, after which it will be accessible on any Android devices that are signed in with your Google account.

Tap your profile photo in the top right corner of the Google Play Store while it is open on your device.

Go to Subscriptions and payments.

Select Payment Methods by tapping it. You'll see it here if you've previously inserted a credit card.

After entering all the necessary card information, select Add credit card or debit card, and then select Save.

To approve your card, Google will carry out a tiny reversible transaction.

You should now be able to make purchases from the Play Store using your card.

How to Take a Current Card Off Google Play Store

Your card may need to be removed if it has expired or if you want to use a different one. If you want your card permanently deleted from the Google Play Store:

Tap your profile image in the top-right area of the app after opening it.

To access more payment settings, go to Payments and Subscriptions > Payment Methods. The final step will reroute you to pay.google.com in your browser where, if prompted, you can sign in using your Google account.

You can remove a card from the Google Play Store by selecting Remove.

Without taking out the card, hit Alter, make the necessary adjustments, and then tap Update to update or edit your card information.

It's Simple to Make a Play Store Purchase With Your Card

Once your card is set up, you may rapidly make purchases and, if you have multiple alternatives, even switch between various cards while making a transaction. When making a purchase, you can also add a new card by visiting the details page for a bought item and following the onscreen instructions. Your account will automatically save this card for future use.