Since convenience stores in Taiwan do not sell Google Play Store credits, subscribing to services or making in-game purchases mostly requires using the Play Store’s payment system. However, many users and gamers are still unsure how to add or remove payment methods in the Google Play Store. Therefore, this guide will walk you through the Google Play Store payment methods step-by-step, making adding or removing payment methods easier!
What payment methods does the Google Play Store support?
In Taiwan, the Google Play Store currently supports the following payment methods:
- Credit cards or debit cards (American Express, Mastercard, VISA)
- Telecommunications operators’ automatic payment services (Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, FarEasTone Telecommunications)
- PayPal
- Convenience store payment (requires a valid E.SUN ePay account, 7-ELEVEN, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, or virtual account ATMs or mobile banking. This payment method does not support subscriptions)
How do I add a payment method to the Google Play Store?
Adding a payment method to your Google Play Store is very simple and can be done easily through the Play Store on your Android phone. Here are the steps:
▲ Open the Google Play Store and tap your profile picture in the upper right corner, then select “Payments & Subscriptions”.
▲ Once in Payments & Subscriptions, tap “Payment Methods” to see the payment options page. Then tap “Add Credit Card or Debit Card”, “Add PayPal”, or “Use Redemption Code”, and follow the instructions to enter the required information. That’s it! You’ve added a payment method to your Play Store!
How do I remove Google Play Store payment methods?
Whether you’re worried about unauthorized charges from the Google Play Store or have other reasons for needing to remove payment methods, you can follow these steps to remove all payment methods:
▲ Open the Google Play Store and tap your profile picture in the upper right corner, then select “Payments & Subscriptions”. In Payments & Subscriptions, tap “Payment Methods” to see the payment methods page.
▲ Tap “More payment settings” to enter the Google Payment Center, where you’ll see all your payment methods.
▲ Simply tap the “Remove” button below the payment method you want to remove, then tap “Remove” again. The payment method will be removed.
▲ Note that if the payment method you’re trying to remove is used with a subscription plan for an app, such as YouTube Premium, Google AI Pro, ChatGPT, or Gemini, the system will ask you to link another usable payment method before removal. This is to ensure your subscription isn’t interrupted due to failed charges, so remember to prepare an alternative payment option before deleting the card to ensure a smooth process.
▲If you are sure you want to remove credit card, PayPal, or telecom operator direct debit services and do not want to link other payment methods, remember to cancel the app subscription plans that are currently using these payment methods first.
While adding or removing payment methods from the Google Play Store isn’t difficult in itself, things become complicated if the card you’re trying to remove happens to be used for a subscription plan on an app. In this case, the system will usually require you to switch to another available payment method before you can directly remove the payment method; otherwise, you’ll have to cancel the subscription first before you can successfully delete the original payment information. Many people get stuck on this the first time they encounter it, so this is provided for your reference to avoid wasting your time.
