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How do I add or update my payment method on Google Play or the App Store?

Need to update your bank card, PayPal account or Apple Pay? Here's a quick step-by-step guide to get it sorted, hassle-free.


Google Play (Android)


  1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
  2. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Go to Payments & subscriptions, then Payment methods.
  4. Depending on your version, you may need to tap More payment settings, which will take you to pay.google.com.
  5. From there, you can:
  • Add a new payment method (card, PayPal, etc.)
  • Update an existing one (expiry date, security code, etc.)
  • Remove a payment method if you no longer need it
  1. To change your default payment method, simply select the one you want and choose Set as default (this may appear as a checkmark or a button, depending on the interface).


Want to know more? Check out Google Play's official help page on managing your payment methods: Google Play Help — Payment methods


App Store (iOS / macOS)


  1. On your iPhone or iPad:
    • Open the Settings app.
    • Tap your name, then Payment & Shipping.
    • From there, you can add, update or remove a payment method, or reorder them.
  2. On a Mac:
    • Open the App Store, click your name, then Account Settings.
    • Click Manage Payments next to Payment Information, then add, update or reorder your payment methods.
  3. On a Windows PC:
    • Open the Apple Music or Apple TV app.
    • Click your name, then View My Account, and finally Manage Payments to make your changes.
  4. From any web browser, sign in at account.apple.com to manage your payment methods.


Want to know more? Check out Apple's official guide: Apple Support — Add a payment method


Quick recap


  • Google Play: Google Play app → Profile → Payments & subscriptions → Payment methods (via your browser if needed) → Manage your payment methods.
  • App Store: Settings (iOS), App Store (macOS), Apple Music/Apple TV (Windows) or account.apple.com → Add, update or remove your payment methods as needed.

Updated on: 24/09/2026