Where is payment method in LinkedIn?

Finding the payment method settings in LinkedIn can be confusing for new users. LinkedIn has changed where these settings are located over the years, so even experienced users may need a refresher. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk through step-by-step how to find the payment method options in both the desktop and mobile app versions of LinkedIn.

Overview of LinkedIn Payment Methods

LinkedIn offers two main options for paying for premium services and ads: credit card and invoice. Here’s a quick overview of how payment methods work on LinkedIn:

• Credit Card – LinkedIn allows users to pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit cards. This is the default payment method.
• Invoice – LinkedIn Company Pages can request to pay via invoice. This allows delayed payment by check or bank transfer, usually net 30 terms.

The ability to pay by credit card or invoice depends on the LinkedIn product. For example, a Business Plus account can use both options, while a personal Premium account can only use a credit card.

Now let’s look at how to manage these payment methods in both the desktop LinkedIn site and mobile app.

Finding Payment Methods on Desktop

Here are step-by-step instructions for locating the payment method settings on the LinkedIn desktop site:

1. Click on the Me icon at the top of the page and select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
2. On the Settings & Privacy page, click on the Payments tab on the left sidebar.
3. Under Payment methods, you will see any credit cards or invoices on file.

From this Payments settings page, you can:

• Add a new credit card
• Edit or remove an existing card
• View invoice details
• Change your invoicing address

If you don’t see the Invoicing option, it means invoicing is not enabled for your account type. Upgrading to a Premium Business account would allow invoice payment.

Adding a Credit Card

To add a new credit card on LinkedIn desktop:

1. Go to the Payments page using the steps above.
2. Click the Add payment method link.
3. Select Credit card and enter your card details – card number, expiration date, CVC code.
4. Click Add.

The new card will now show up under Your payment methods and can be selected as the default payment option.

Finding Payment Methods on Mobile

The LinkedIn mobile app also allows you to manage payment methods. Here is how to access billing settings on mobile:

1. Tap your profile icon in the top left.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Scroll down and tap Account.
4. Tap Billing.

This will bring up your Bills & Payments page. Here you can:

• View upcoming charges
• See payment history
• Add/update a credit card
• Change your invoicing address

The process for adding a new credit card is similar to desktop. Tap Add payment method, enter your card details, and click Save.

Managing Invoices

If your LinkedIn Company Page has been approved for invoice payments, you can manage this through desktop or mobile.

On desktop, visit the Payments page and look under Invoice details. This shows your invoicing address, payment terms, and upcoming invoices owed.

On mobile, go to the Billing page. Tap View Invoices to see pending invoices and payment terms.

To change the invoicing address or request invoice payments, you will need to contact LinkedIn Customer Service.

Troubleshooting Payment Methods

Here are some common troubleshooting tips for managing LinkedIn payment methods:

• If your credit card is declined, make sure the card details are correct and the expiration date is still valid.
• Contact your card issuer if charges are not going through after double checking the details.
• If you need to update an expired or lost credit card, add the new details in the Payment methods section.
• Invoice not received? Check the invoice settings to confirm the correct billing address.
• Problems upgrading to paid accounts? Talk to a LinkedIn rep to enable invoicing.

Changing Default Payment Method

Your default payment method on LinkedIn will be automatically charged monthly or yearly, depending on your billing cycle. Here is how to change your default payment method if needed:

1. Go to Payment methods page on desktop or Billing page on mobile.
2. Locate the credit card or invoice you want to make the default.
3. Click or tap Make default next to the payment details.
4. Confirm the prompt to switch the default payment method.

This will update your default payment method moving forward. You can repeat these steps at any time to change it.

Canceling LinkedIn Premium Services

Don’t want to be charged anymore for Premium access or Job Seeker services? Here is how to cancel auto-renew for these paid products:

1. Go to Payment methods page on desktop or Billing page on mobile.
2. Click or tap the name of the subscription you want to cancel.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm cancellation.
4. Alternatively, you can contact LinkedIn Customer Service to request cancellation.

This will disable auto-renewal at the end of the current billing period. You can continue using Premium features until the end of the paid term.

Downgrading LinkedIn Account Type

Downgrading from one LinkedIn account type to another also follows a similar cancellation process:

1. Go to Payment methods or Billing page.
2. Click or tap the name of the account you want to downgrade.
3. Select the downgrade account option.
4. Confirm the account type change.

Your account features will change at the end of the current billing cycle after downgrading. Contact LinkedIn support if you need to downgrade sooner.

Conclusion

Managing payment methods on LinkedIn is easy once you know where to look. The key pages to access billing settings are:

• Desktop – Settings & Privacy > Payments
• Mobile – Account > Billing

From these pages you can add/update credit cards, manage invoices, change default payment method, cancel subscriptions, and downgrade account type.

Understanding these payment flows allows you to seamlessly pay for Premium access and LinkedIn advertising. Contact their customer service if you have any issues with payments or invoices.