Payment methods Paramount Plus accepts

Paramount Plus takes payment through credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay. You can also pay through your cable or satellite provider if you have a bundle that includes Paramount Plus, or through third-party platforms like Amazon Prime Video Channels or The Roku Channel, which bill you through their own payment systems.

The payment method you choose depends on what you already have set up. If you pay most subscriptions through your phone's app store (Apple or Google Play), you can use that account. If you prefer to manage everything through one place, PayPal or a credit card linked directly to Paramount Plus works well. If you get Paramount Plus as part of a cable package, your cable bill handles the payment automatically.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount Plus accepts credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and payment through cable providers or third-party platforms like Amazon Prime Video Channels.
  • You can sign up and pay through the Paramount Plus website, the mobile app, or through your cable provider's system depending on which method you choose.
  • Your payment method is saved to your account after the first transaction, so future billing happens automatically each month or year depending on your plan.
  • If your payment fails, Paramount Plus will attempt to charge you again over several days before suspending your account, and you can update your payment method anytime in your account settings.

Paying directly through the Paramount Plus website

Go to paramountplus.com and create an account with your email address. During signup, you'll choose between the ad-supported plan or the ad-free plan, and you'll enter your payment information. Paramount Plus will charge your card when ready for the first month or year, depending on which billing cycle you select.

After signup, your payment method is stored in your account. Each month or year (depending on your plan), Paramount Plus will automatically charge you on the same date. You can change your payment method, pause your subscription, or cancel anytime by going to your account settings.

Paying through the Paramount Plus mobile app

read the Paramount Plus app on your phone or tablet, create an account, and choose your plan. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, you'll pay through Apple's App Store, which charges your Apple ID. If you're on Android, you'll pay through Google Play, which charges your Google account.

When you pay through an app store, that store handles the billing, not Paramount Plus directly. Your subscription renews automatically through the app store on the same date each month or year. To change your payment method or cancel, you go into your phone's app store settings (Apple Settings or Google Play), not into Paramount Plus itself.

Paying through your cable or satellite provider

If your cable or satellite provider offers Paramount Plus as part of a bundle, you can add it to your account through them. Call your provider or log into your account online, find the add-ons or premium channels section, and select Paramount Plus. The cost will be added to your regular cable bill.

When you pay this way, your cable provider handles all the billing. Paramount Plus will be included in your next bill. To cancel, you contact your cable provider, not Paramount Plus. This method is useful if you already pay your cable bill automatically and want one combined bill instead of multiple subscriptions.

Paying through Amazon Prime Video Channels or Roku Channel

If you have an Amazon Prime account, you can add Paramount Plus through Prime Video Channels. Log into Amazon, go to Prime Video, find Channels, search for Paramount Plus, and select it. Amazon will charge your Prime account on file. Similarly, if you use Roku devices, you can add Paramount Plus through the Roku Channel app, and Roku will bill you through your Roku account.

These third-party platforms handle the payment, so your billing appears on your Amazon or Roku statement, not as a separate Paramount Plus charge. To cancel, you go into the third-party platform's settings, not Paramount Plus. This method works well if you already use these platforms for other subscriptions.

What happens if your payment fails

If your payment method is declined, Paramount Plus will try to charge you again over the next few days. During this time, you can usually still watch, but your account is flagged as past due. If payment continues to fail after several attempts, Paramount Plus will suspend your account and you won't be able to stream.

To fix a failed payment, log into your account settings, go to your payment method, and update it with a different card or PayPal account. Paramount Plus will attempt to charge the new method right away. Once the charge goes through, your account is active again and you can resume watching when ready.

Changing or removing your payment method

Log into your Paramount Plus account on the website or app, go to Account Settings, and find the Billing or Payment Method section. You can add a new card, update an existing one, or switch to a different payment method. If you're paying through an app store or third-party platform, you change the payment method in that platform's settings, not in Paramount Plus.

You can have only one active payment method at a time. When you update it, Paramount Plus will use the new method for your next billing date. If you want to pause your subscription instead of canceling, you can do that in the same settings area, and Paramount Plus will hold your account for up to three months before charging you again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay for Paramount Plus with a gift card?

Paramount Plus does not sell gift cards directly, but you can use a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express gift card as your payment method just like a regular credit card. Some retailers sell Paramount Plus gift cards through third parties, but these are less common than subscriptions paid directly.

What if I want to switch from paying through my cable provider to paying directly?

Cancel Paramount Plus through your cable provider first, then sign up directly on the Paramount Plus website or app with a credit card or PayPal. There's usually no waiting period between canceling through your provider and signing up directly, so you won't lose access to the service.

Will I be charged when ready when I sign up?

Yes. When you complete signup and enter your payment information, Paramount Plus charges you right away for your first billing period. Your next charge will come one month or one year later, depending on which plan you chose.

Can I change my plan without changing my payment method?

Yes. You can upgrade from the ad-supported plan to the ad-free plan, or downgrade, anytime in your account settings. Your payment method stays the same, but your monthly or annual charge will change to reflect the new plan's price.

What happens to my account if I don't update my payment method after it expires?

If your card expires and you don't update it before your next billing date, the charge will fail. Paramount Plus will try again over several days. If all attempts fail, your account will be suspended until you add a valid payment method in your account settings.