Set up a backup payment method

For some Google products, you can set up a backup payment method that’ll be used if the primary method fails for any reason (such as an expired credit card or insufficient funds). Backup payment methods can be especially useful for ongoing subscriptions to help avoid interruptions in service.

Before you start

Before you set up a backup payment method, note the following:

Bank account requirements

Countries with wire transfer

Countries with electronic funds transfer

Set up a backup payment method

1. Sign in to the payments profile.
2. Click Subscriptions services.
3. Choose which subscription, service, or product you’d like to set a backup payment method for, then click Manage.
4. Depending on the product you selected, you’ll see one of the following:
   • If you see "Change payment method," follow the steps below:
     1. Click Change payment method.
     2. Click Update backup payment method.
     3. Select your desired backup payment method.
   • If you see "Manage payment method," follow the steps below:
     1. Click Manage payment methods.
     2. Your available payment methods appear as cards. Decide which payment method you’d like to set as your backup, or add a new payment method.
     3. Select Backup from the menu on your chosen payment method’s card.

Tip: For countries that use EFT for fund transfer, before you get the payout, your bank account needs to be verified. Learn more about bank account verification.