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.
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Available payment methods vary by country. If your country is not listed, scroll down.
You can add the following credit/debit cards to your account:
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Visa Electron
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.
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.
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
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Visa Electron
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.