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# Billing payment methods

# 💳 Payment Methods – Add & Manage Your Billing Info

📍 Go to: WC Studio → Billing → My Plan → Payment Methods

The **Payment Methods** section allows you to securely manage how you pay for your WC Studio subscription. You can add new cards, update expired ones, or switch between multiple payment options.

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## 🔐 How Payments Work in WC Studio

* Subscriptions renew automatically using your primary saved payment method
* You can use major credit/debit cards or PayPal (if supported in your region)
* WC Studio encrypts and stores your data securely using a PCI-compliant gateway

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## ➕ Adding a New Payment Method

1. Go to **Billing → Payment Methods**
2. Click **Add Payment Method**
3. Enter your card details (or connect PayPal if available)
4. Click **Save**

✅ Your card will now be used for upcoming invoices and renewals.

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## 🔁 Updating or Replacing a Card

* Click **Update Card**
* Enter the new payment information
* Save your changes

💡 If your previous card expired or failed, your subscription may pause until a valid payment method is added.

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## 📋 Payment Method Table

| Field             | Description                |
| ----------------- | -------------------------- |
| **Card Type**     | (e.g., Visa, MasterCard)   |
| **Last 4 Digits** | For secure identification  |
| **Status**        | Active / Expired / Default |
| **Action**        | Update / Remove            |

You can only have **one active card** as the primary payment method at a time.

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## 💡 Pro Tips

* ✅ Always keep a valid payment method on file to avoid service interruptions
* ✅ If you manage multiple stores, use a business card to keep expenses centralized
* ✅ WC Studio never shares or exposes full card numbers