Where to find your payment settings on Paramount Plus

You change your payment method through your account settings, not through the app store where you may have signed up. Log into your Paramount Plus account on a web browser, go to your profile menu (usually in the top right corner), and select Account or Settings. From there, look for Billing or Payment Method. This is the only place where Paramount Plus lets you swap cards or update payment details.

If you signed up through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you may not see a payment method option in your Paramount Plus account settings. That is because Apple and Google handle the billing directly. In that case, you need to change the payment method in your device's app store settings instead — not in Paramount Plus itself. The steps differ depending on whether you use an iPhone, Android phone, or computer.

Key Takeaways

  • Payment method changes happen in your Paramount Plus account settings under Billing, not in the app or through the app store.
  • If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you change the payment method in your device's app store settings, not in Paramount Plus.
  • You can add a new card without canceling your subscription, and the change takes effect on your next billing date.
  • Paramount Plus accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal, depending on your region and subscription type.

Updating your card on a web browser

Open Paramount Plus in a web browser and sign in to your account. Click your profile icon or name in the top right, then select Account. Look for the Billing section, which should show your current payment method and billing date. Click Edit, Update, or Change Payment Method — the exact wording varies, but the button will be near your current card information.

Enter your new card number, expiration date, and CVV (the three-digit security code on the back). If you are changing to a different billing address, update that too. Paramount Plus will ask you to confirm the change. Your new payment method becomes active when ready, though your next charge will still happen on your regular billing date. You do not need to cancel and restart your subscription.

Changing payment method on iPhone or iPad

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, you cannot change the payment method inside the Paramount Plus app. Instead, open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap [Your Name] at the top, then select Subscriptions. Find Paramount Plus in the list and tap it. You will see an option to Edit Payment Method or Update Payment Method. Tap that option and enter your new card details.

If you signed up directly through Paramount Plus (not through the App Store), you can change your payment method by logging into your account on Safari or another web browser, then following the web browser steps above. Check your confirmation email from when you signed up — it will tell you whether Paramount Plus or Apple is handling your billing.

Changing payment method on Android devices

If you subscribed through Google Play, open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Payments and subscriptions. Tap Subscriptions and find Paramount Plus in the list. Tap it, then select Edit Payment Method or Update Payment Method. Enter your new card information and confirm.

If you signed up directly with Paramount Plus instead of through Google Play, use a web browser to log into your account and follow the web browser steps. Your confirmation email will show which service is billing you.

What payment methods Paramount Plus accepts

Paramount Plus accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit and debit cards. Many regions also accept PayPal. If you are paying through an app store (Apple or Google), you are limited to whatever payment methods you have set up in that store — you cannot add a new card directly through Paramount Plus.

If your card is declined when you try to update it, check that the card number, expiration date, and CVV are correct. Make sure your billing address matches what your bank has on file. If the card is valid and the information is correct, contact your bank to confirm they are not blocking the charge. Paramount Plus support can tell you whether the payment went through, but they cannot process the charge themselves.

Timing and what happens after you change your payment method

Your new payment method takes effect when ready after you confirm the change. However, your next billing charge will still happen on your regular billing date — the date you were originally charged when you first subscribed. If you change your card on the 15th but your billing date is the 20th, Paramount Plus will charge the new card on the 20th.

You will receive a confirmation email after you update your payment method. Keep that email for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation within a few minutes, log back into your account to verify the change went through. If the new card does not appear in your billing section, the update did not save and you may need to try again.

Removing an old payment method

Once you add a new payment method, you do not have to remove the old one — Paramount Plus will straightforward charge the new card on your next billing date. However, if you want to delete the old card from your account for security reasons, look for a Delete or Remove button next to that card in your billing settings. You can only delete a card if you have another active payment method on file.

If you are concerned that an old card is still being charged, check your bank or credit card statement. Your statement will show which card Paramount Plus actually charged. If an old card appears on a recent charge, contact Paramount Plus support with your statement and the date of the charge — they can investigate whether the update failed to save.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my payment method interrupt my subscription?

No. You can change your card without canceling or restarting your subscription. Your service continues uninterrupted, and the new card is charged on your next regular billing date.

What if I subscribed through a third party like Amazon Prime Video Channels?

If Paramount Plus is bundled with another service, you change the payment method through that service, not through Paramount Plus directly. For Amazon Prime Video Channels, update your payment method in your Amazon account settings. The same applies to other bundle services.

Can I change my payment method if my account is past due?

Yes. Updating your payment method does not clear a past-due balance, but it allows Paramount Plus to charge the new card for any outstanding amount plus your next billing cycle. Contact Paramount Plus support if you are unsure whether a balance is owed.

Why does Paramount Plus keep declining my new card?

Check that the card number, expiration date, and CVV are entered correctly, and that your billing address matches your bank's records. Contact your bank to confirm they are not blocking charges from Paramount Plus. Some banks flag streaming services as high-risk and decline the first charge; your bank can override this.

How long does it take for a payment method change to show up in my account?

The change appears in your account settings when ready after you confirm it. However, the new card is not charged until your next scheduled billing date, which may be several days or weeks away.