Problem: “Correct this card info or try a different card” error show after I save my debit card details on the Google Play store. I have verified again my debit card information for possible wrong details many times but still got this error prompted.
The detailed error message as below:
Correct this card info or try a different card
Follow the below solution steps to resolve the “Correct this card info or try a different card” Google Play store payment error.
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Content Summary
Potential Causes
Solution 1: Enable Card for Overseas Use or International Transactions
Solution 2: Purchase Google Play Gift Card
Solution 3: Use Card with Two Factor Authentication
Potential Causes
- Debit/Credit card does not enable overseas use or international transactions usage by default.
- Google Play store still does not support most of the debit cards except some HDFC and Axis bank debit cards because the two-step authentication security feature only supported in credit cards and some debit cards.
- Some monthly payment memberships such as YouTube Premium do not accept payments from debits card which requiring two-factor authentication or approval via OTP as provided by banks like SBI.
Solution 1: Enable Card for Overseas Use or International Transactions
Manually enabling Card for Overseas Use or International transactions would be needed if you are getting this error message.
You can check with the Bank’s website or Mobile Apps to enable the international transaction/Card for Overseas Use option for your Debit/Credit card. Please note, you’ll be able to do this only if your card supports international transactions.
Solution 2: Purchase Google Play Gift Card
Step 1: Go to Paytm or Amazon to buy a Google Play gift card using your debit card.
Step 2: You will get the card code in your email and mobile number which you can redeem in your Google Play store account.
Step 3: Use it to buy anything you like from the Google Play store.
Solution 3: Use Card with Two Factor Authentication
Use debit or credit cards of banks that do not use two-factor authentication like HDFC.