Subscribe to services or content

When you subscribe:

• The subscription is for an indefinite term, and you’ll be charged at the start of each billing period, according to your subscription terms, for example, weekly, annually, or another period.
• If you accept a trial offer, you'll get an email when your trial is about to end.
  • At the end of your trial period, the first billing period begins and you automatically get charged the amount in your subscriptions terms.
  • To avoid charges, cancel the subscription before the trial period expires.
• You might find a payment authorization on your payment method up to 24 hours before the next billing period starts but you’re only charged on the billing period renewal date. To remove the payment authorization, cancel the subscription before your next billing cycle begins.
• You can cancel your subscription at any time in Subscriptions on Google Play. When you cancel, you’ll lose access to the subscription at the end of your current billing period, unless you purchased your subscription with a payment plan. Refer to “Stop auto-renewal of a payment plan” below to understand how cancellation works for payment plans.
• For certain jurisdictions, you have these options:
  • Cancel your subscription with immediate effect and lose access.
  • Cancel the subscription at the end of the current billing cycle.Learn how to cancel your subscription.
• You can also add a second payment method to your Google Play account to help prevent interruptions to your subscription service in case your primary payment method expires or fails. Learn how to add a backup payment method.
• If your payment is unsuccessful, you may have a grace period to update your payment method. During the grace period, you may still be able to use your subscription. When the grace period ends, or if there's no grace period, your account may be placed on hold for up to 60 days during which you can’t use the subscription. During any grace period and account hold period, Play will periodically retry the payment. If the payment issue isn't resolved before any grace period and account hold period ends, the subscription is automatically canceled.
• Some apps and games are restricted based on the content rating because they target only users who are 18 and above or because app developers have chosen not to make them available to users under 18. This means app visibility and purchases, including subscription sign-ups, are limited to users who meet the age criteria. Developers may change their age criteria at any time and subscriptions are subject to cancellation if your account or developer settings change and no longer fit the criteria.
  • Learn more about Apps & Games content ratings on Google Play and how to set up parental controls on Google Play.
• Google may share subscription data that doesn’t personally identify you with developers to help them offer subscriptions.

Important: From July 15th onwards, PayTM eWallet will no longer be available as an accepted form of payment on Google Play.

Users are advised to add an alternative form of payments in their play account. Users are also advised to update their existing subscriptions with the alternative payment method to avoid interruptions. Learn how to manage your payment methods and the list of accepted forms of payment on Google Play in India.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open your Google Play Store app .
2. Make sure you’re signed in to the correct Google Account.
3. Find and open the app that offers premium services for a fee.
4. Tap Subscribe.
5. Choose your subscription option and review your subscription and plan details.
6. Select a payment method.
7. Tap Subscribe.

Tip: To cancel a trial subscription and avoid charges, cancel your subscription before the trial period ends.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, download and install the app.
2. In the app for your subscription, find the subscription your code applies to.
3. Go through the checkout process until you reach the payment method listed.
   • If you don't have a payment method: add one.
4. Next to the payment method, tap the Right arrow .
5. Tap Redeem code.
6. Enter your code, then follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Confirm that your purchase uses the promotion.
8. Tap Subscribe.

1. Open the Google Play app .
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Payments & subscriptions  Redeem gift code.
4. Enter the code
5. Tap Redeem.
6. Download and install the app for your subscription.
7. In the app, find the type of subscription that your code applies to.
8. To confirm that your purchase uses the promo code, check your cart.
9. Follow the in-app steps.
10. To complete your subscription, open the app.

A season pass is a recurring or non-recurring subscription that grants you access to a season of content. If you purchase a recurring season pass, it’ll automatically renew at the start of the next season, on the date set by the developer. Some season passes may be purchased with a payment plan. 

You can cancel a season pass anytime. When you cancel your season pass, you’ll lose access to the subscription at the end of the current billing period or, if you purchased your subscription with a monthly payment plan, at the end of your payment plan. See section titled “Stop auto-renewal of a payment plan” below for more information on cancellation behavior for season passes on payment plans.

For more details on your season pass, visit Subscriptions on Google Play or contact the app developer.

When you subscribe to content using a payment plan, you commit to multiple payments over a specified period of time. If you purchase a recurring payment plan, it’ll automatically renew on your renewal date. 

For information on payment plan availability, go to Location eligibility for subscription payment plans. If you are on a payment plan, visit Subscriptions on Google Play or review your email receipt for information about your plan. Payment Plans are subject to the Google Play Payment Plan Terms of Service.

1. On the website that offers a subscription, select Subscribe with your Google Account or Subscribe with Google.
2. Make sure you’re signed in to the correct Google Account.
3. Select a subscription offer, like yearly or monthly. This may depend on the types of subscription the website offers.
4. Confirm your payment method and billing address.