How to add to & check your Google Play balance

Your Google Play balance is credit that you can use to buy apps, games, and digital content on Google Play. Learn what you can buy on Google Play.

Restrictions & limitations

Refunds & Play balance transfers

The following are not refundable or transferable unless required by law (for instance, transferring balance to your child’s account):

• Play gift cards
• Prepaid Play balance (including cash top-ups)
• Promotional Play balance

How to add money or credit to your Google Play balance

Redeem a gift card

When you redeem a gift card, the gift card amount gets added to your Google Play balance.

• See where to buy Google Play gift cards.
• Learn how to redeem a Google Play gift card.

Add cash (top up)

You can use cash to add to your Google Play balance at specific retailers where available.

• Check if this is available in your country.
• Add cash to your Play balance.

Tip: The retailer may charge you additional fees for this transaction.

Redeem Play Points

Learn more on how to redeem your Play Points for Play credits.

How to check your Google Play balance

Check your Play balance

1. Open the Google Play app.
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Payments & subscriptions Payment methods Google Play balance.

Related resources

• How to find and buy content on Google Play
• Learn how to change your payment method
• Fix payment issues on your account