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)
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Go to Payments & subscriptions, then Payment methods.
- Depending on your version, you may need to tap More payment settings, which will take you to pay.google.com.
- 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
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
