With some apps, you can buy additional content or services within the app. We call these 'in-app purchases'. Here are some examples of in-app purchases:
- A sword that gives you more power in a game.
- A key that unlocks more features of an app.
- Virtual currency that can be used for purchases.
Tip: To help protect against accidental or unwanted in-app purchases, check that password protection is turned on for your device.
Find out if an app offers in-app purchases
Before downloading an app, you can check if it offers in-app purchases:
- On the Google Play Store app, in-app purchases will be by the Price or Install button.
- On play.google.com/store, you'll see 'Offers in-app purchases' below the name of the app.
Use a promo code for an in-app purchase
You can redeem promotional codes for some in-app purchases using the Play Store app on an Android device.
To redeem a promotional code for an in-app item:
- Find the in-app purchase to which you want to apply the promo code.
- Start the checkout process.
- Next to the payment method, tap the Down arrow
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- Tap Redeem.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.
.Problems with in-app purchases
If you’re having an issue with an in-app purchase, troubleshoot and get help.