Can I pause or deactivate a VCC used for YouTube Premium?

Yes, you can pause or deactivate a Virtual Credit Card (VCC) used for YouTube Premium — but doing so comes with a few important consequences.

🔒 1. Pausing/Deactivating the VCC
Most VCC providers (like Privacy.com, Revolut, Wise, or your bank's virtual card system) let you:

Pause (temporarily disable) the card

Deactivate or delete it entirely

This prevents any further charges from YouTube Premium — including your monthly subscription renewal.

⚠️ 2. What Happens to Your YouTube Premium Subscription?
If your VCC is paused or deactivated:

Google will attempt to charge it again later

If payment fails repeatedly, your Premium subscription will be canceled

You may lose access to benefits like ad-free videos, downloads, or YouTube Music

💡 3. Best Practices if You Plan to Pause or Deactivate
If you're switching payment methods or taking a break:

Update your payment method first:

Go to YouTube Paid Memberships

Click on your plan → Manage payment methods

Add a new method before deactivating the VCC

Or cancel your subscription manually to avoid payment attempts and potential issues

✅ Summary:
Action   Result
Pause VCC   YouTube Premium may retry the charge. If it fails repeatedly, your plan is canceled.
Deactivate/Delete VCC   Same outcome — the subscription will be canceled if no new method is added.
Best Option   Add a new payment method or cancel Premium before disabling the VCC.