You can purchase apps and digital content on Google Play using payment methods from your Google account. If it's your first time making a purchase, your payment method will be added to your Google account. Update payment settings & fix issues Add or change your payment method . Fix payment issues on your account . Find payment methods you can use Available payment methods vary by country. If your country is not listed, scroll down. On January 29, 2026, US Cellular won't be accepted as a payment method for Google Play purchases or subscriptions. This means: For new purchases and subscriptions: You can’t add US Cellular as a new payment method on Google Play. You can’t sign up for new subscriptions on Google Play with US Cellular as your primary payment method. You can’t add US Cellular as a new payment method on Google Play. You can’t sign up for new subscriptions on Google Play with US Cellular as your primary payment method. For existing US Cellular payment methods: Subscriptions will continue to be processed until January 29, 2026. To reduce any impact on your subscription, we suggest that you update your payment method before January 29, 2026. Subscriptions will continue to be processed until January 29, 2026. To reduce any impact on your subscription, we suggest that you update your payment method before January 29, 2026. You can add the following credit/debit cards to your account: American Express Note : The types of cards accepted through Google Play may vary. If your card doesn't work when you think it should, contact your bank or card issuer for help. You may notice temporary authorizations on your account when using a credit or debit card. In the United States, you can use your Google Pay balance to pay for your purchase. Simply make sure there's enough money in your Google Pay balance to cover the total amount of the purchase. You can use your Google Play Balance to: Buy apps and digital content on Google Play. Pay for subscriptions on Google Play. You can't use Google Play balance to purchase a Google Play or specialty gift card. Ways to get Google Play Balance

Google Play gift cards and some promotional codes . Learn more about uses & restrictions for Google Play balance . To buy apps and digital content on Google Play, you can use Cash App Pay. Tip: To use the service on Google Play, if you don't have a Cash App Pay account, create an account. To get more info on Cash App Pay, refer to the app or Cash App Pay website . You can use PayPal to buy apps and digital content on Google Play. Important : If you have PayPal Security Key turned on, you have to add PayPal to your Google Play account using a computer or mobile web browser. You can't link it using the Play Store app. To add PayPal, select "Add a payment method" under your payment methods in Google Play . Once you've added PayPal, you can use it to buy things from the Play Store app and the Play web store. To buy apps and digital content on Google Play, you can use Venmo. Tip: To use the service on Google Play, if you don't have a Venmo account, create an account. To get more info on Venmo, refer to the app or Venmo website . Google Play can't be used with: Virtual Credit Cards (VCC) Health Savings Account (HSA) Any escrow type of payment Other countries If your country is not on the list, available payment methods are listed below: You can add the following credit/debit cards to your account: American Express Note : The types of cards accepted through Google Play may vary. If your card doesn't work when you think it should, contact your bank or card issuer for help. You may notice temporary authorizations on your account when using a credit or debit card. Google Play can't be used with: Virtual Credit Cards (VCC) Health Savings Account (HSA) Any escrow type of payment Need more help? Try these next steps: