How to Buy PlayStation Games & PS Plus subscription Using UPI

If you are a proud new owner of the PlayStation 5 or just a returning customer trying to figure out an easy and convenient way to buy games on PlayStation using UPI, then you’re in the right place. By the end of this article, you will be able to understand key differences in the payment methods offered inside the PlayStation store, as well as the fastest way to buy a PS Plus subscription or a game using UPI. 

Does the PlayStation Store offer the option to pay via UPI?

No. The PlayStation Digital Store in India is not yet equipped to offer UPI payment support to its customers in India. Instead, you can now use a debit card or a credit card and also link your account via PayPal to make purchases. PlayStation India does offer support to pay in Indian currencies; therefore, your card does not require activation for making international payments.

But if you’re still looking to make payments via UPI to purchase games or the PlayStation Plus subscription, there’s a separate method to do so.

Step-by-Step Method to use UPI and add funds to PlayStation Wallet

PlayStation supports a virtual wallet where you can store funds and make payments on all available options offered on the platform. Be it a small micropurchase in Fortnite or pre-ordering that big game, you can instantly complete the payment using the PlayStation wallet. And, you also have a method to top up your PlayStation wallet using UPI, by following these steps: 

1. Buy PlayStation Gift cards from Rooter Shop.
2. Choose any denomination between – ₹1000 – ₹5000 and proceed to checkout.
3. Use any previously available cashback. If you’re a first-time user or a returning user, you will automatically be eligible for a 10% cashback in Rooter Shop credits.
4. Complete the payment and instantly receive the redemption code.
5. Go to playstation.com/en-in/ and sign-in to your account.
6. Go to the profile options and click on redeem code.
7. Simply copy and paste the code and click on submit.
8. Your funds will be instantly added to your PSN account and ready for use anywhere you’d like.

How to buy a PlayStation Plus Subscription using a PlayStation Gift Card?

Using the steps mentioned above, add the relevant funds to the tier you wish to buy for your PlayStation account. After you’ve added funds, access your PlayStation 5 console.

1. Go to the PS Plus section on the title screen, next to the PlayStation Store icon.
2. Scroll down to the subscription section and select the tier you wish to purchase
3. Confirm the duration and proceed to checkout
4. Your PS Plus subscription will be activated instantly, and your funds will be deducted from your PlayStation wallet directly.