How To Change or Update Spotify Payment
Picture this: You are running through the woods training, you are about to get to the chorus of your power song, and then… an ad appears!
Why? Didn’t you have Spotify Premium?
Well, maybe it ended.
If you somehow find yourself without Spotify Premium on the next billing date, your credit card may have expired.
To enjoy Premium again, you’ll need to update or change your payment details - no need to get scared, as the process is quite simple.
That’s why we prepared a step-by-step guide to guide you through your Spotify account.
- How to change or update Spotify payment?
- How to review your Payment info on Spotify?
- Reasons why you can’t update or change your Spotify payment
How To Change Or Update Spotify Payment?
It’s a similar process to when you first bought the plan.
To update payment information on Spotify, you’ll need to log into your account.
From there, you’ll need to access your account page.
Don’t worry; it’s easier than it looks.
Here’s how you can manage your payments on Spotify:
Update Payment Details From The Mobile App
We tried on both mobile apps (Android and Apple versions), and we couldn’t find a way to manage your payments.
It seems that you can’t change your Spotify account premium subscription or payment method from the app.
Change Payment Method On The Desktop App
Have your new payment details close to you, then follow these steps:
- Step 1: Log into Spotify.
- Step 2: On the top-right corner, click on your profile.
- Step 3: Click on “Account.”
- Step 4: You’ll be taken to the Spotify website.
- Step 5: Scroll down; you’ll see your current payment details and plan. You can also navigate to that page with the menu on the left pane.
From here, you can choose between changing your plan or updating it to a new payment method.
After you are done, “click update.”
Update Or Change Into A New Payment Method On Spotify Web
You can update your payment information on Spotify Web.
- Step 1: Log into Spotify.
- Step 2: Click on your profile.
- Step 3: Click on “Account.”
- Step 4: You’ll be taken into the Account Page. Scroll down to the subscription tab.
- Step 5: Scroll down; you’ll see your current payment details and plan.
Now, just change your payment details and click update.
How To Review Your Payment Info On Spotify?
You can review and check your payment info on your account details.
Follow the same process as before to get there.
Again, you can change cards or choose to pay with another provider.
This takes us to our following point:
What If My Payment Method Is Handled By A Spotify Partner Company (e.g. Your Phone Or Internet Provider)?
If your payment method is handled by a Spotify partner company (e.g. your phone or Internet provider), you won’t be able to change your payment method.
So there is no reason to check your account page or worry about that unless you want to change plans.
And usually, a new plan like a family plan won’t be covered by your provider.
Just make sure to check Spotify premium costs before you commit to a monthly payment.
Reasons Why You Can’t Update or Change Your Spotify Payment
These are the most common reasons why you can’t update your payment details On Spotify:
- Another company covers it.
- You are part of a family plan.
- There is an issue with the website.
Spotify will try to charge it again on the next billing date if a monthly payment fails.
So you won’t lose Premium status just by one mistake.
You’ll have plenty of time to correct it.
FAQ
Does Spotify Premium Use Paypal?
Paypal is one of the payment methods for a Spotify Subscription.
But it is not the only one you can use.
You can pay it with a credit or debit card and charge it to your mobile provider.
How Do You Pay For Spotify On The App?
When you are a free user, there is a PREMIUM button on the app; click it.
You’ll be taken into their website on any other browser. You can’t directly pay from the app.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.