How To Change the Payment Method in Spotify

With over 180 million users, Spotify is one of the most widely used audio streaming services on the market. Many are happy with the free version of Spotify, but others choose to pay the subscription to get the many perks attached to Spotify Premium. Spotify already has your billing information and chosen payment method stored if you’re a paid subscriber. But you can change it in case your credit card expires or you want to switch to paying for Spotify with PayPal.

Regardless of the reason, updating payment information on Spotify is a pretty straightforward operation, and we’ll guide you through all the steps.

How to Change Your Payment in Spotify on a PC

Spotify has made it very easy for users to use their platform. Aside from the mobile apps, you can listen to music and podcasts on Spotify using the desktop app or web browser.

While the Windows and macOS Spotify desktop app is practical, you can’t use it to change the payment method. You will need to use any browser on your Mac or Windows PC.

Make sure you’re connected to the internet and follow these steps to update your payment method on Spotify:

1. Launch your default browser and go to Spotify web.
   
2. Enter your email and password.
   
3. Click the account profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen.
   
4. Select “Account.”
   
5. Scroll down and select the “Your Plan” submenu.
   
6. Under the “Payment” section, click “Update.”
   
7. Choose your new payment method.

Spotify will charge your subscription through the newly added payment method on the next billing date.

How to Change Your Payment in Spotify on an iPhone

Many Spotify users prefer to listen to tunes on their mobile devices. The iPhone Spotify app is user-friendly and offers many excellent features.

However, you can’t update your Spotify payment method using the app. You’ll need to use a mobile browser instead. While changing the billing info might be more convenient on the desktop browser, sometimes you only have your iPhone around.

Here’s what you should do to update the Spotify payment method successfully:

1. Open a mobile browser, like Safari or Chrome, on your iPhone.
   
2. Go to Spotify and log in to your account.
   
3. Tap your profile picture and tap view account.
   
4. Select the “Your Plan” section followed by “Payment.”
   
5. Tap “Update” and enter a new payment method.
   

Note: Sometimes, when adding a new payment method on Spotify, providers may issue a temporary authorization charge.

How to Change Your Payment in Spotify on an Android

Spotify is readily available on Android mobile devices, and you can download the latest version of the audio streaming app from the Google Play store.

However, updating the payment method is not possible using the Android mobile app; you can only do so via a mobile browser.

Fortunately, that doesn’t take too much time, especially if you know exactly what to do. Therefore, follow these steps to update your Spotify payment method on Spotify:

1. Open Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser on your Android device.
   
2. Go to Spotify and log in using your credentials.
   
3. Select your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen and tap “View Account” .
   
4. Scroll down and select the “Your Plan” submenu.
   
5. Select “Payment” and tap “Update.”
   
6. Change your payment method.

Spotify will store the new information and charge your subscription fee during the next billing date.

Additional FAQs

Can you change the payment date on Spotify?

If you’re already subscribed to Spotify Premium, you can’t change the current payment date, as Spotify doesn’t offer that option.

However, temporarily switching to Spotify Free can be a solution if the payment date doesn’t work for you. When the preferred billing date arrives, you can switch back to the Premium subscription again.

Essentially, you unsubscribe and resubscribe to manage your budget better.

Which payment methods are available on Spotify?

There are many ways to pay for Spotify, though some differences may apply depending on where you live.

But in most countries, Spotify subscribers can choose between debit and credit cards, prepaid cards, PayPal, gift cards, and some may even pay by mobile. You can check out this page to see which payment method applies to where you live.

Can you view Spotify payment receipts?

Yes, you can. You can find every receipt for your Spotify subscription by accessing the account page. Although, when you switch to the Premium plan, Spotify sends email receipts directly to your inbox.

Does Spotify have a free trial?

Yes, Spotify has a free trial. While these promotions may change, new users always have access to free-of-charge Premium services. But keep in mind that free trials only apply to brand new users.

If you used a free trial already, have been a Premium user from the start, or have been a member of the Premium Family plan before, this option will be unavailable.

Paying for Spotify on Your Terms

To get the most out of Spotify playlists, a sophisticated algorithm that learns your preferences, you’ll need to pay for the Premium plan. But you don’t have to continue to use the payment method you entered when you created the Spotify account.

By taking the described steps, you can update the payment method in a matter of minutes. Remember that you can only make these changes using the web or mobile browser, not the Spotify desktop or mobile app.

What is your preferred way to listen to Spotify? Let us know in the comments section below.