4 Ways to Fix Google Play Transaction Can’t Be Completed Error

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Remove and Add Your Payment Method

If your payment type is unsupported, remove it from the Google Play Store and add an accepted payment type. Further, removing and re-adding your current payment method should resolve all payment issues.

Step 1:Open the Google Play Store, tap yourprofile iconat the top right, and selectPayments and subscriptions.

Step 2:SelectPayment methodsand tapMore payment settings.

Step 3:TapRemoveunder your preferred payment method and hitRemoveto confirm deleting it. Once removed, add new payment details fromPayments and subscriptions>Payment methods.

Fix 2: Reinstall the Android App

Google Play Store may show the ‘Your transaction can’t be completed’ error during an in-app purchase due to the app glitch. Force close and reopen the app to fix it.

If the error persists, long-tap the app icon and selectUninstallto remove it. Head to the Google Play Store to install the app afresh and retry doing the in-app purchase.

Fix 3: Clear the Google Play Store Cache

A corrupt Google Play Store cache may prevent you from completing a transaction. Clear all cache files manually from its App info and retry purchasing the app/service.

Long-tap the Google Play Store icon and selectApp info. TapStorage and cache, and selectClear cache.

Fix 4: Uninstall Updates From Google Play Store and Google Play Services and Reinstall

A buggy Google Play Store or Google Play Services update can malfunction its payment process. Uninstall them manually andupdate the Google Play Storeto restore normalcy.

Step 1:Open Android Settings, selectApps, and tapGoogle Play Storeunder the installed apps list.

Step 2:Tap the verticalthree-dot menuat the top right and selectUninstall updates.

Step 3:Similarly, selectGoogle Play services, tap itsthree-dot menuat the top right, and selectUninstall updates.

Step 4:Finally, open Google Play StoreSettingsfrom your profile icon, selectAbout, and tapUpdate Play storeto reinstall new app updates.

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Last updated on 01 September, 2024

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