Where to find your payment settings on YouTube TV

Your payment information lives in your Google Account settings, not in the YouTube TV app itself. When you signed up for YouTube TV, you linked it to a Google Account and gave a payment method to that account. To change that method, you go to Google Account, not YouTube TV.

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the Google Account connected to your YouTube TV subscription. Once you are logged in, look for the menu on the left side of the page. Click Payments & subscriptions.

You will see a section called Payment methods at the top of that page. This is where you add a new card, remove an old one, or change which card YouTube TV charges each month. The payment method you set as default here is the one YouTube TV will use.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV payment settings are in your Google Account at myaccount.google.com, not in the YouTube TV app or website.
  • You can add a new credit or debit card, set a card as your default payment method, or delete an old card from the Payments & subscriptions section.
  • YouTube TV charges the default payment method on the same day each month, so update it before your billing date if your current card will expire or be closed.
  • If a payment fails, YouTube TV will try again for a few days, but your service may pause if the issue is not fixed within that window.

How to add a new payment method

From the Payment methods section in your Google Account, click the button that says Add payment method. You will be asked to enter a credit card number, expiration date, and CVV (the three-digit code on the back). You can also add a debit card the same way.

After you enter the card details, Google will ask for a billing address. Use the address where the card is registered with your bank. Once you save the card, it appears in your list of payment methods.

If you want YouTube TV to charge this new card instead of your old one, click on the new card and select Make default. YouTube TV will use this card for your next billing cycle.

Removing an old or expired card

If you have a card you no longer use, you can delete it from your Google Account. Go to Payments & subscriptions, find the card in your payment methods list, and click on it. Select Remove or Delete.

You cannot remove the card that YouTube TV is currently set to charge. If you want to delete your default card, you must first add a new card and set it as default. Then you can remove the old one.

What happens if your payment fails

If YouTube TV tries to charge your card and the charge is declined, Google will send you an email letting you know. YouTube TV will try to charge the card again over the next few days. If the payment goes through during that time, your service continues without interruption.

If the payment does not go through after several attempts, YouTube TV will pause your subscription. You will not be charged, but you also will not be able to watch. Once you update your payment method to a working card, your service resumes right away.

Check your email regularly during your billing cycle so you catch a payment problem before your service pauses. If you know your card is expiring or being replaced, update it in your Google Account before your billing date.

Updating payment info on the YouTube TV app or website

You cannot change your payment method directly from the YouTube TV app or the YouTube TV website. If you try to find payment settings in either place, you will see a link that says something like Manage your Google Account or Go to payments. Clicking that link takes you to myaccount.google.com, which is where the actual change happens.

This is by design. YouTube TV uses your Google Account for billing, so all payment changes go through Google, not through YouTube TV itself. It takes one extra step, but it means your payment information is stored in one place across all your Google services.

Payment methods YouTube TV accepts

YouTube TV charges a credit card or debit card. You can use Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. You cannot pay with PayPal, Google Play credit, or a gift card through YouTube TV directly, though you can add PayPal as a payment method to your Google Account and use it that way.

If you are outside the United States, the payment methods available to you may differ. Check your Google Account settings to see which cards and payment types your country supports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my payment method without interrupting my YouTube TV service?

Yes. You can add a new card and set it as default at any time during your billing cycle. YouTube TV will use the new card for your next monthly charge. Your service does not pause or restart.

What if I do not have a Google Account?

You cannot use YouTube TV without a Google Account. If you do not have one, you will need to create one at google.com before you can sign up for YouTube TV or manage your payment method.

How long does it take for a new payment method to start being used?

Once you set a card as your default payment method, YouTube TV will charge it on your next billing date. If you are mid-cycle, your current card will be charged for the rest of this month, and the new card will be charged starting next month.

Can someone else update my payment information?

Only the person who signed in to the Google Account can change the payment method. If you share your YouTube TV subscription with family members, they cannot change the payment info unless you give them the Google Account password, which is not recommended.

What if my card is about to expire?

Add your new card to your Google Account before the old one expires, then set it as default. This prevents YouTube TV from trying to charge an expired card and having your service pause.