Effortlessly Update Your Meta Quest Payment Options

Add new methods or set a default in the Meta Quest app on mobile or desktop

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Jeremy Laukkonen
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Jeremy Laukkonen is a former writer for Lifewire. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles .

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Updated on October 16, 2024
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What to Know

  • Mobile app: Menu > Settings > Payment Methods, enter your details, and click Save. 
  • Desktop app: Settings > Payment > Add Payment Method > Credit or Debit Card or PayPal Account, enter your details > Save.
  • Switch between payment methods: Open payment method screen> locate the method you want to use > Set (as) Default

This article explains how to change payment methods on a Meta Quest 2 or Oculus Quest 2.

How to Change Payment Methods in the Oculus Phone App

The Meta Quest app on your phone helps you manage your account outside of VR, with a variety of settings and even a storefront that lets you buy games for your Quest 2. It’s also the easiest way to add and change payment methods because you likely have the app on your phone from when you first set up your Quest 2.

Here’s how to add or change a payment method in the Oculus phone app:

These instructions work for both the Android app and the iPhone app.

  1. Open the Meta Quest app and tap Menu.

  2. Tap Settings.

  3. Tap Payment Methods.

    Quest settings with Menu, Settings, and Payment Methods highlighted

  4. Enter your credit card details and tap Save, or tap Add a PayPal account.

    The new card, or your PayPal account, is now your default payment method. For instructions on switching between default payment methods, continue to the next step.

  5. Tap Settings.

  6. Tap Payment Methods.

    Quest Payment Methods with card and Paypal info highlighted, and Settings and Payment Methods highlighted

  7. Locate the credit card you want to use as your default payment method, and tap ⋮ (three vertical dots).

  8. Tap Set Default.

    You can also tap Remove in this menu to completely remove a payment method from your Meta Quest app.

  9. Your selected card will now be the default method.

    Quest Payment Methods with More (three dots), Set Default, and default card highlighted

How to Change Payment Methods in the Oculus PC App

You can also add new payment methods and set your default payment method in the Oculus PC app. It’s the same app that’s used to connect your Quest 2 to your PC via Link or Air Link, and it includes a storefront that allows you to buy games just like the mobile app.

Here’s how to add or change a payment method in the Oculus PC app:

  1. Open the Oculus PC app and click Settings.

    Settings highlighted in the Oculus app.

  2. Click Payment.

    Payment highlighted in the Oculus app.

  3. Click Add Payment Method.

    Add Payment Method highlighted in the Oculus app.

  4. Select Credit or Debit Card, or PayPal Account.

    Credit or Debit card highlighted in the Oculus app.

  5. Enter your information, and click Save.

    Save highlighted in the Oculus app.

  6. The method you just entered is now your default payment method. To change it, locate a different method and click Set as Default.

    Set as Default highlighted in the Oculus app.

  7. Click Set as Default again to confirm.

    Set Default highlighted in the Oculus app.

  8. Your selected method is now the default payment method.

How to Add a Card or Other Payment Method to Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2

The Quest 2 has a built-in storefront that lets you buy games without leaving virtual reality (VR), but you can’t add or change a payment method from within the Quest 2 interface. If you need to add an initial payment method, or change to a new payment method, you can do so through the Meta Quest app on your phone or your PC. These are the same apps that you also use to connect your Quest to your PC and set up your Quest on your phone, so there’s nothing new to download or install. The process is similar in both apps, so you’re free to use whichever is more convenient.

FAQ
  • How do I play Roblox on Oculus Quest?

    To play Roblox on the Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2 virtual reality headsets, you need a workaround since Roblox isn't automatically available in VR. Connect your headset to a PC using a link cable. Once connected, you can enable VR from the Roblox settings menu.

  • How do I play Steam games on Oculus Quest?

    To play Steam games on Oculus Quest, you'll use a feature called Oculus Link that lets you tether your Quest to a computer via a USB cable. Turn on the Quest and click Continue when you see the Enable Oculus Link pop-up on your PC. Put on the headset and select Enable Oculus Link. Run SteamVR from your app library in the headset or run SteamVR from the computer desktop.

  • How do I play Minecraft on Oculus Quest?

    To play Minecraft on your Oculus Quest or Quest 2 virtual reality headset, you'll need a VR-ready PC and a link cable. Your computer runs the Minecraft app and sends visual data to the headset, allowing you to play Minecraft in VR as long as you remain tethered to your PC.

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