Sony’s official online store, PlayStation Direct, provides gamers with an easy way to buy PlayStation games, systems, and accessories. Preserving payment information helps speed up the checkout process for regular customers. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to keep your PlayStation Direct payment details safe in 2024.
KEYPOINT: The payment details are preserved to your account if you add a payment method while making purchases on the PlayStation Store. After logging in, choose Payment Method under Account Management. Click on Add Payment Method > Credit/Debit Card Addition.
Step 1: Register for a PlayStation account or Sign in
You will need to join in or establish a PlayStation Network (PSN) account before you can save any payment details. Take these actions:
- Go to PlayStation Direct.
- On the page, click the Sign In button in the upper-right corner.
- Enter your password and email address to log into PSN. To create an account if you don’t already have one, click Create Account and follow the prompts on the screen.
Step 2: Go to the Settings of Your Account
To enter your payment details, log in and then follow these steps:
- Clicking on your profile icon in the top-right area will take you to your profile.
- Choose either Payment Management or Account Settings from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Include Payment Details
To store your payment details, take the following actions:
- Click Add Payment Method under Payment Management.
- You will be asked to select a method of payment, usually from PayPal, credit card, or debit card.
If you are using a credit or debit card, please enter the following information:
- Card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing address.
- To safely keep your card on PlayStation Direct, use the Save Card Information for Future Purchases option.
- Press Save.
Regarding PayPal:
- Click Link PayPal Account after selecting the PayPal option.
- The PayPal website will be the next page you see. Go into your PayPal account and allow PlayStation Direct to access your account going forward.
- Your PayPal account will be stored for upcoming purchases once it is linked.
Step 4: Verify and Utilise the Payment Method You’ve Saved
Your payment method is now stored and available for use on subsequent purchases:
- Put things in your cart and check out.
- Choose your pre-saved payment method from the payment screen.
- Examine your order, then use the information you saved to finish the transaction.
2024 Security Features
Sony will continue to use encryption and other security measures in 2024 to protect customer payment information. You can activate two-factor authentication (2FA) on your PSN account to add an additional degree of security:
- Select Security after going to Account Settings.
- Follow the steps to add your phone number or authenticator app to enable 2FA.
In summary
You may shop more effectively in 2024 by avoiding the inconvenience of having to enter your payment information again for each purchase by storing your payment details on PlayStation Direct. To safely store your credit card or PayPal information and take advantage of quicker checkout times, simply follow the preceding instructions.
You can keep your PlayStation Direct buying experience smooth and secure by constantly checking your payment options and making sure your account is protected with two-factor authentication.
