How to Update Your Payment Method on Paramount Plus

Update your payment method through account settings

To change how you pay for Paramount Plus, log into your account on the Paramount Plus website or app, go to Account Settings, and select Payment Method. From there you can add a new card, remove an old one, or switch between payment methods you have already saved. The process takes about two minutes and takes effect when ready — your next billing charge will use the new method you selected.

If you are using the Paramount Plus app on a phone or tablet, the steps are slightly different depending on whether you have an iPhone or Android device. On iPhone, you cannot change payment information directly in the app because Apple handles billing for app subscriptions. You must go to your Apple ID settings, find Paramount Plus under Subscriptions, and update the card there. On Android, you can change payment methods within the Paramount Plus app itself by tapping your profile icon and selecting Payment Method.

If you subscribed through a third-party service — such as Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, or The Roku Channel — you do not change your payment method in Paramount Plus at all. Instead, you update it through whichever service you subscribed through, because that service handles your billing.

Key Takeaways

On a web browser or Android app, update your payment method directly in Paramount Plus Account Settings under Payment Method.
On iPhone, you must change your payment method through your Apple ID Subscriptions settings, not in the Paramount Plus app.
If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Channels, or Roku Channel, update your payment method through that service instead.
Your new payment method takes effect right away, and your next billing date will charge the new card you selected.
You can save multiple payment methods and switch between them whenever you want.

Steps to update on a web browser

Open a web browser and go to paramountplus.com. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, click Payment Method in the left sidebar. You will see any cards you have already saved. To add a new card, click Add Payment Method and enter your card number, expiration date, and CVV. To remove a card, click the trash icon next to it. To make a different card your default, click the radio button next to it.

After you add or change your payment method, click Save or Confirm (the button label depends on what you are doing). Paramount Plus will process the change when ready. If you have a subscription that is set to renew soon, the new card will be charged on your next billing date. You can check your billing date by staying on the Payment Method page — it usually appears near the top.

Steps to update on Android

Open the Paramount Plus app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Select Account Settings. Tap Payment Method. You will see the card currently on file. To add a new card, tap Add Payment Method and enter your card details. To remove the current card and add a different one, tap the trash icon, then tap Add Payment Method again.

After you enter your new card information, tap Save. The app will confirm the change and return you to your account page. Your next billing charge will use the new card. If you need to change your payment method again in the future, follow the same steps — you can update it as many times as you need.

Steps to update on iPhone

You cannot change your payment method inside the Paramount Plus app on iPhone. Instead, open the Settings app on your phone. Scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store (or App Store, depending on your iOS version). Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, then select View Apple ID. You may need to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password. Tap Subscriptions and find Paramount Plus in the list.

Tap Paramount Plus, then tap Manage. Tap Edit Payment Method. You can now add a new card, remove an old one, or change which card is your default. After you make your change, tap Done. Apple will process the update right away, and your next Paramount Plus billing charge will use the new payment method you selected.

What to do if your payment fails

If Paramount Plus tries to charge your card and it is declined, you will receive an email notification. Your subscription will not automatically cancel — you usually have a grace period of a few days to update your payment method. Log into your account and add a new card or update the existing one as soon as you see the notification. Once you update your payment method, Paramount Plus will attempt to charge the new card within 24 hours.

If your payment fails multiple times, Paramount Plus may suspend your account temporarily. You will not be able to watch anything until you update your payment method and the charge goes through. The suspension is not permanent — as soon as your payment succeeds, your access returns when ready.

Updating payment for subscriptions through other services

If you subscribed to Paramount Plus through Amazon Prime Video Channels, you manage your payment method through Amazon, not Paramount Plus. Log into your Amazon account, go to Your Account, select Prime Video Settings, and find Paramount Plus under Your Subscriptions. Click Manage Subscription and update your payment method there. The same process applies if you subscribed through Apple TV Channels or The Roku Channel — update your payment method through the service you subscribed through.

This matters because those services handle all billing on your behalf. Paramount Plus does not see your payment information directly. If you try to update your payment method in Paramount Plus itself, it will not affect the card that gets charged. Always update through the service where you actually subscribed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a debit card instead of a credit card?

Yes. Paramount Plus accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover debit cards the same way it accepts credit cards. Enter your debit card number, expiration date, and CVV just as you would for a credit card. The charge will come from your bank account on your billing date.

What happens if I update my payment method right before my billing date?

Your new payment method will be charged on your next scheduled billing date. If you update your card the day before you are billed, the new card will be charged the next day. There is no delay — Paramount Plus uses whichever payment method is on file when the billing cycle runs.

Can I have multiple payment methods saved at once?

Yes. You can save several cards in your Paramount Plus account and switch between them whenever you want. One card is set as your default and will be charged on your billing date, but you can change which card is default at any time through Account Settings.

Do I need to update my payment method if I change my card's expiration date?

No. If your bank reissues your card with a new expiration date but keeps the same card number, Paramount Plus usually updates the expiration date automatically. However, if you receive a completely new card number, you will need to add it as a new payment method and remove the old card from your account.

What if I see a charge from Paramount Plus on my statement but I do not remember subscribing?

Log into your Paramount Plus account and check your subscription status in Account Settings. If you have an active subscription you did not authorize, you can cancel it there. If you believe the charge is fraudulent, contact your bank or credit card company to dispute it and request a refund.

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