# Payment Methods

Managing your payment methods makes checkout faster and more convenient:

## Accepted Payment Methods

| Method | Type | Availability |
|--------|------|--------------|
| Visa | Credit Card | Global |
| Mastercard | Credit Card | Global |
| American Express | Credit Card | Global |
| Discover | Credit Card | Global |
| Debit Cards | Bank Card | Global |
| PayPal | Digital Wallet | Global |
| Apple Pay | Mobile | iOS devices |
| Google Pay | Mobile | Android devices |
| Gift Cards | Store Credit | Robinson Empire |

## Adding a Payment Method

1. Go to **"My Account"** > **"Payment Methods"**
2. Click **"Add Payment Method"**
3. Enter card or account details
4. Set billing address
5. Save the payment method

## Setting Default Payment Method

- Choose your preferred payment method for automatic selection
- You can always change this at checkout
- Default method appears first in the list

## Security Features

🔐 All payment information is encrypted
🔐 We use PCI-compliant payment processors
🔐 CVV codes are never stored
🔐 You may be asked to verify charges with your bank
🔐 Token-based payment processing

## Removing a Payment Method

1. Go to **"My Account"** > **"Payment Methods"**
2. Find the payment method
3. Click **"Remove"**
4. Confirm removal

**Note**: Cannot remove a payment method with pending transactions.

## Updating Expired Cards

When a card expires:
1. Find the expired card in your payment methods
2. Click **"Update"**
3. Enter new expiration date
4. Update CVV if required

## Troubleshooting Payment Issues

- Ensure sufficient funds/credit
- Verify billing address matches card
- Contact your bank if transactions are declined
- Try an alternative payment method
- Clear browser cache and try again