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Google Play Gift Card.

FORMAT

Digital code

PAYMENT

Crypto checkout

A Google Play gift card adds balance for eligible purchases on Google Play. It can be used for an app you want to keep, a paid game, or supported in-app content billed through Play. You can use the balance across supported purchases instead of choosing one specific app in advance.

The balance is attached to the Google account that redeems it, and eligible purchases vary by country and product. Before choosing a value, check the card’s country against that account’s Play country and currency. Google also restricts where gift cards can be redeemed and used, which matters if you are traveling. It is Play balance for supported purchases, rather than a payment card for unrelated websites or stores.

Buy through Google Play

Apps and games

Choose eligible paid content from Google Play.

In-app purchases

Use balance when the purchase supports billing through Google Play.

Google Play Gift Card artwork

How to redeem.

  1. 01

    Open Google Play

    Sign in with the Google account that should receive the balance.

  2. 02

    Choose Redeem code

    In the Play Store, open Payments & subscriptions and select Redeem code.

  3. 03

    Enter the code

    Type or paste the gift-card code.

  4. 04

    Confirm the account

    Review the account and amount before adding it to Play balance.

Google Play Gift Card FAQ.

Can I redeem while abroad?

Google requires you to be in the country where the gift card is offered, with a matching Play account country and currency.

What happens if I change Play country?

An existing balance stays associated with its original country. It does not transfer into the new country’s balance.

Can I buy physical products with it?

Play balance is for eligible digital purchases through Google Play. It is not Google Store hardware credit.

Can Play balance pay for subscriptions?

It can pay for supported subscriptions billed through Google Play. Some subscriptions do not accept stored balance, and availability varies by country; check the payment options for the service you want.

Can my family share this as a payment method?

Google Play gift cards cannot be the family payment method. Eligible content sharing through Family Library is separate from sharing the balance.

Can I transfer redeemed balance to another account?

No. Prepaid Play balance is not transferable. Check the selected Google account before redeeming, especially on a device with more than one account.

Can I pay the remainder with another method?

Google can combine Play balance with another payment method for supported purchases. Availability and limits depend on the purchase and country; check the options at Google Play checkout.

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