Credit: Andy Walker / Android AuthorityTL;DRGoogle is opening up Play Store payments, giving Android users more ways to pay for apps and subscriptions.Developers can now offer alternative billing systems, including directing users to their own websites for purchases.The new billing program launches first in the US, UK, and EEA, with additional regions joining in phases through 2027.Google is rolling out one of its biggest changes in years to Play Store purchases that could eventually give Android users more freedom over how they pay for apps and subscriptions.Google has confirmed in a blog post that it’s expanding billing options on Google Play and rolling out a new fee structure for developers. Typically, Google Play Billing has been the default way to purchase digital content on Android. Google says its system already supports more than 300 local payment methods in more than 195 markets, handling subscriptions, taxes, and regulatory requirements.