Due to payment system disruption, we will be pausing Google Play’s billing system for users in Russia. This means users will not be able to purchase ebooks or audiobooks using Google Play in Russia.
The situation is rapidly evolving and we encourage you to return to this page for the latest information. Below we have addressed some additional questions publishers might have and will continue to keep them updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are any actions required from publishers?No action is required from publishers who offer content on Google Play Books.
Your books in the Partner Center will still display Russia (RU) in the list of live countries, even though books cannot be purchased there.
Yes, users in Russia will still be able to preview samples and download ebooks and audiobooks of no charge from the Google Play Store.
Yes.
When a user in Russia attempts to buy an ebook or audiobook through Google Play’s billing system, an error message will appear and no transaction will be processed.
Pre-orders that have been placed by users in Russia will not be fulfilled if the book officially goes on sale during this pause.
Yes. There is no change to how you publish content or make it available for sale. Users in Russia will not be able to buy ebooks or audiobooks during this pause.