So You Want to Ditch the Ads and Upgrade to Spotify Premium? But Google Pay Isn't on the Guest List? Fear Not, Fellow Audiophile!
Let's face it, those Spotify ads can be as unwelcome as a surprise kazoo solo during your workout playlist. You're all pumped, ready to conquer that final set, and BAM! Earworm jingle about car insurance. But fear not, music lovers! Upgrading to Spotify Premium is the key to uninterrupted audio bliss. Here's the thing, though: while Google Pay is awesome for buying that new phone case emblazoned with a sloth holding a margarita (because, priorities), it currently isn't on the Spotify Premium payment invite list.
But don't despair! We've got a workaround that's smoother than a Michael Bublé ballad.
Enter the Google Play Store: Your Ticket to Premiumville
Here's the secret handshake:
- Hit the Google Play Store App. Download it if you haven't already (gasp!).
- Navigate to the land of virtual currency. Tap your profile picture in the glorious top right corner, then delve into the mysterious world of "Payments & subscriptions."
- Welcome to the Google Play Balance Resort. This is where the magic happens! There are a few ways to add funds here: a debit card, a credit card, or even by redeeming a trusty Google Play gift card (because who doesn't love getting those?).
Now, here's the important bit:
Spotify doesn't currently accept Google Play balance directly for subscriptions. Think of it like that exclusive club with a velvet rope – gotta have the right payment method to get in.
The Bait and Switch (But Totally Legal)
Here's where the plot thickens, but fear not, it's a good kind of plot twist!
- Head back to Spotify. Open that app and beeline for your account settings.
- Find the subscription area. This might be under "Premium" or "Account overview" – explore a bit, you'll find it.
- Time to pick a payment method. Here's where the bait and switch (the good kind!) happens. Choose the good old-fashioned credit/debit card option.
Now here's the key:
*Once you've entered your card details, Spotify will happily charge your card, but the funds will actually come out of your Google Play balance! *
Et Voila! You're Now a Spotify Premium Party Animal
Now that you've mastered this payment method mambo, you can enjoy uninterrupted music, skip songs to your heart's content, and download playlists for those times when wifi is about as reliable as your ex's dating history.
So crank up the volume, folks, and celebrate your newfound freedom from ad-geddon! And hey, if anyone asks how you did it, just wink and say, "I know a guy... with a Google Play gift card."