How do I update the payment method for a music streaming subscription before it renews?
Answer
Payment methods for a service like YouTube Music are usually managed through the account's own payments page or the app's membership settings, not through a device's own settings, even on a computer running a different operating system.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Only enter payment details on the official website or app; avoid links from unexpected emails or texts about a subscription problem.
Follow these steps
Open the membership settings
Open the app or website in a browser, select the account icon, then choose 'Purchases and memberships' or 'Paid memberships.'
You should see: The current subscription details appear, including the next billing date.
Go to payment methods
From the membership page, select 'Manage membership' or 'Payment methods,' which opens the account's payment center.
You should see: A list of saved payment methods appears, showing which one is currently active for this subscription.
Add or update the card
Select 'Add payment method' to enter a new card, or edit the existing one if it just needs an updated expiration date or billing address.
You should see: The new card saves successfully and shows as available for use.
Set the new card as default for the subscription
Back on the membership page, confirm the subscription is now linked to the newly added or updated card rather than the old one.
You should see: The subscription's payment method now shows the correct, current card.
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Extra tips
What to look for: A 'Payment methods' or 'Membership' section inside the account settings, showing the current card on file and the next billing date.
Before you change anything: Confirm which account the subscription is tied to, if more than one exists. Have the new card details ready before starting. Check the renewal date so the update happens before that date. Never enter card details on a page that is not the official site or app.