> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Updating Payment Method

> How to update or change your payment method on BeatPass.

If you already have an active paid subscription, BeatPass lets you replace the saved card used for renewals.

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## How to Update Your Payment Method

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Billing Page">
    Click your **profile avatar** in the top navigation bar, then select **Billing** from the menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Payment Method Section">
    Scroll to the **Payment method** section, which shows your current card details (brand and last 4 digits).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Update">
    Click the **Update** link next to your current payment method.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter New Card Details">
    Enter the new card in the secure Stripe form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Changes">
    Click **Update Payment Method**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finish the redirect">
    After the Stripe flow completes, BeatPass shows a success message such as **Payment method changed successfully!**
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## When to Update Your Payment Method

Update your payment method when:

* **Card is expiring** — Before the expiration date
* **Card was replaced** — New card number due to loss, theft, or upgrade
* **Card was declined** — After resolving issues with your bank
* **Switching cards** — You prefer to use a different card

<Warning>
  If your payment method fails at renewal time, your subscription may not renew. Update your payment information before your renewal date to avoid interruption.
</Warning>

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## What Happens When You Update

### Immediate Effects

* **Old card removed** — Previous payment method is replaced
* **New card saved** — Your new card becomes the default
* **No charge** — Updating doesn't trigger a charge

### For Active Subscriptions

When you update your payment method:

* All active subscriptions automatically use the new card
* Future renewals will charge the new payment method
* No action needed on individual subscriptions

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## If Your Card Was Declined

If a payment failed:

1. Check if the card has sufficient funds
2. Contact your bank to authorize BeatPass charges
3. Update to a new payment method
4. If your subscription lapsed, you may need to resubscribe

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="My new card isn't being accepted">
    Double-check the card details. If everything is correct, your bank may be blocking the transaction. Try:

    * Contacting your bank to authorize online transactions
    * Using a different card
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will updating my card affect my subscription?">
    No. Your subscription continues as normal. The new card will simply be used for future charges.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I updated my card but was still charged on the old one">
    If the charge processed before you updated, it would have used the old card. Future charges will use your new payment method.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I don't see a Payment method section">
    That usually means you do not currently have an active paid subscription with a saved card. In that case, add your card during checkout instead.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Related Topics

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Adding Payment Method" icon="plus" href="/help/billing/payment-methods/adding-payment-method">
    Add a payment method to your account.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subscription Overview" icon="credit-card" href="/help/billing/subscription-overview">
    View your subscription status.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>