Where to find the payment settings on YouTube TV

You change your payment method through your Google Account, not through the YouTube TV app itself. YouTube TV is tied to your Google Account, so any payment changes go through Google's billing system.

Start by going to myaccount.google.com in a web browser on a computer or phone. Sign in with the Google Account you use for YouTube TV. Once you're logged in, look for the menu on the left side of the page and select Payments & subscriptions.

From there, click Manage subscriptions. You'll see YouTube TV listed along with any other Google subscriptions you have. Click on YouTube TV, and you'll land on the page where you can update your payment method.

Key Takeaways

  • You update your YouTube TV payment method through myaccount.google.com under Payments & subscriptions, not in the YouTube TV app itself.
  • You can add a new credit card, debit card, or PayPal account, and remove old payment methods once a new one is active.
  • Changes take effect when ready, so your next billing cycle will charge the new payment method you've added.
  • If a payment fails on your new method, YouTube TV will pause your service until you fix the problem, so double-check the card details before saving.

Adding a new credit or debit card

On the YouTube TV subscription page, look for the section labeled Payment method. You'll see your current card listed. Click the pencil icon or the Edit button next to it.

A form will appear asking for card details: the cardholder name, card number, expiration date, and CVV (the three-digit security code on the back). Fill in the information for the card you want to use going forward. Make sure the name on the card matches exactly what your bank has on file.

Once you've entered the new card, click Save. Google will process the change right away. Your next billing date will charge this new card instead of the old one.

Using PayPal as your payment method

If you'd rather use PayPal instead of a card, the process is similar. On the payment method section, click Edit and look for the option to Add a payment method or Change payment method.

Select PayPal from the list of options. You'll be taken to PayPal's login page, where you sign in with your PayPal account. PayPal will ask you to confirm that you want to let Google charge your PayPal account for YouTube TV. Once you confirm, the connection is made and PayPal becomes your active payment method.

Removing an old payment method

After you've added a new payment method and confirmed it's working, you can delete the old one. Go back to the payment method section on your Google Account and look for the card or PayPal account you no longer want to use.

Click the three-dot menu or the Remove button next to the old payment method. Google will ask you to confirm the deletion. You can only remove a payment method if you have at least one other active method on file, so make sure your new card or PayPal account is already saved before you delete the old one.

What happens if your payment fails

If Google tries to charge your new payment method and it fails—because the card is expired, the account is closed, or there aren't enough funds—YouTube TV will pause your service. You won't be able to watch anything until the payment goes through.

When this happens, go back to myaccount.google.com and update the payment method again. You can try the same card if you think the problem was temporary, or switch to a different card or PayPal. Once the new payment method is saved, YouTube TV will attempt to charge it within a few hours, and your service will resume.

Updating your billing address

Your billing address is separate from your payment method. If you've moved or need to change the address on file, go to your Google Account and select Payments & subscriptions, then Payment methods (not subscriptions).

Find the card you want to update and click the pencil icon. You can edit the billing address associated with that card. Some banks and card issuers require the billing address to match their records exactly, so if payments are failing, a mismatched address could be the reason. Save the changes and try again.

Troubleshooting payment method problems

If you're getting an error message when you try to save a new payment method, first check that all the information is entered correctly: the cardholder name, card number, expiration date, and CVV. Even a single digit wrong will cause the save to fail.

If the information is correct and it still won't save, the problem might be with your card itself. Some banks block online transactions until you contact them. Call your bank and let them know you're trying to add the card to Google. They may need to approve the transaction or remove a block on your account.

If you're using PayPal and the connection won't work, make sure you're logged out of PayPal before you start the process. Sometimes an old session can interfere with the new connection. Log out completely, then go back to your Google Account and try adding PayPal again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my payment method interrupt my YouTube TV service?

No. The change takes effect when ready, but your service continues without interruption. Your next billing cycle will charge the new payment method. There's no gap in coverage.

Can I use a prepaid card for YouTube TV?

Yes, prepaid cards work the same way as regular debit cards. Enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV just as you would for any other card. Make sure the prepaid card has enough balance to cover the monthly charge when your billing date arrives.

What if I want to use a different Google Account for YouTube TV?

You can't transfer a YouTube TV subscription from one Google Account to another. You would need to cancel the subscription on the old account and start a new one on the new account. The new account will be treated as a fresh subscription with its own billing cycle.

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

The change is saved when ready once you click save. Your next billing date will charge the new method. If you change your payment method in the middle of a billing cycle, the old method will still be charged for that cycle, and the new method will be charged starting with the next cycle.

Can I have multiple payment methods on file for YouTube TV?

You can have multiple payment methods in your Google Account, but only one can be active for YouTube TV at a time. You choose which one is primary, and that's the one that gets charged each month.