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Google Play direct carrier billing with Spark
Google Play direct carrier billing allows Spark Pay Monthly customers to add purchases on Google Play to their monthly mobile phone bill. Consolidate your bill and one-off costs in one place and avoid the hassle of incremental charges.
The Google Play app offers over a million apps and games, digital books and audiobooks. It is available on various platforms, including the following:
- AndroidTM devices
- Chromebooks
- The Daydream VR platform
- Android TVTM
- Wear OS by GoogleTM
To use Google Play direct carrier billing
To use Google Play direct carrier billing you must also have a device running Android 2 and above. You'll also need your Spark SIM in your device and the Google Play app installed.
Google Play direct carrier billing with Spark is unavailable through the Google Play website.
To add Google Play direct carrier billing with Spark, follow the steps in the Google Play Help centre. Go to Google Play Help centre
Google Play direct carrier billing with Spark is labelled "Spark" in the Google Play app. It is set as your default payment method when buying content.
Benefits of using Google Play direct carrier billing
Make Google Play purchases through your Spark Pay Monthly bill and Google Play direct carrier billing, and enjoy the following:
- The latest Android apps.
- Games, including casual, puzzles and your favourite action and adventure.
- Enertainment.
- Productivity and strategy.
- Creativity.
- Health, fitness and wellbeing.
- Books and social networking.
Paying for apps, in-app purchases and subscriptions is even easier for Spark customers. Link your Google Play purchases via Google Play direct carrier billing with Spark Pay Monthly.
These may be offered as a one-off purchase, a subscription basis or within-app purchases.
More information about Google Play direct carrier billing
About your bill using Google Play direct carrier billing
You can spend up to $99.99 (incl GST) in any rolling 30-day period using Google Play direct carrier billing with Spark. Spend limits are controlled at an individual line level. If you have more than one mobile on your account, each eligible mobile will have its own 30-day rolling period and limit of $99.99.
Purchases and refunds are listed in the Monthly Charges section of your bill, under the relevant mobile number for the purchase (including a description of the content, date of purchase and value). Understand my Spark bill
View your order history
When you make a purchase, a confirmation email with your order information is sent to the Google account you use when making your purchase. You can also see your order history by following the steps outlined in the Google Play Help centre. Go to Google Play Help centre
Protect your account from accidental purchases
To help prevent accidental or unapproved purchases, you can enable password protection. You can also turn on parental controls to restrict what content can be downloaded or purchased.
Stop Google Play direct carrier billing charges on your Spark bill
Once set up, Google Direct direct carrier billing is set as your default payment method. You can remove Spark as an available payment method or change to another method by following the instructions in the Google Play Help centre. Go to Google Play Help centre
Or, if you'd like to completely turn off Google Play direct carrier billing with Spark, we can help. Message us
Get a refund for a Google Play app purchase
There’s an automatic refund option available for two hours from the time of purchase for some apps and games. Google will manage all purchase disputes and refunds directly. Find out how to get a refund
Go to the Google Play Help centre for refunds and questions relating to the Google Play app. Go to Google Play Help centre
Contact Spark for any account or billing related queries. Message us
Google Play direct carrier billing on Spark terms and conditions apply. Read the full terms and conditions
AndroidTM, Google Play, Wear OS by Google and Chromebook are trademarks of Google LLC.