Can I set up automatic payments for YouTube Premium with a VCC?

Yes, you can set up automatic payments for YouTube Premium with a Virtual Credit Card (VCC) — but there are a few important considerations to keep in mind.

✅ How It Works
When you subscribe to YouTube Premium:

Your VCC is added as the primary payment method.

YouTube Premium bills you automatically each month using the saved VCC.

As long as the VCC is active and has sufficient funds, payments should go through smoothly.

⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
Issue   Why It Matters
Expiration date   Some VCCs expire quickly or after one use. Make sure yours supports recurring payments.
Insufficient funds   If your VCC runs out of funds at billing time, your subscription may be paused or canceled.
Provider limitations   Some VCCs (especially from banks or prepaid services) block recurring or international transactions.
Geo mismatch   Your VCC's billing country must match your Google account's country for the payment to be accepted.
🔒 Tips for Success
Choose a VCC that supports recurring billing and monthly renewals.

Add funds before your billing date to avoid failed payments.

Enable notifications from your VCC provider to track charges in real-time.

Consider switching to a backup payment method if issues persist.

🔄 How to Add a VCC for Automatic Billing
Go to YouTube Paid Memberships

Select your Premium plan

Click "Manage payment methods"

Add your VCC details

Set it as the default payment method