If you’re seeing the error message:

“This action couldn’t be completed. [OR_BACR2_44]”

while trying to make a payment, add a card, or complete a transaction on Google (such as Google Play, Google Ads, or other Google services), you’re not alone.

This error is frustrating because it doesn’t clearly explain what’s wrong. In many cases, the issue is not with your payment method — it’s your browser.

Here’s what causes the OR_BACR2_44 error and the simplest working fix.

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What Is Google Error OR_BACR2_44?

The error code OR_BACR2_44 typically appears when:

• Adding a payment method
• Completing a Google Play purchase
• Subscribing to a Google service
• Verifying billing information

It usually indicates a browser-related issue, not a payment failure.

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Why This Error Happens

In most cases, the problem is caused by:

• Corrupted browser cookies
• Disabled third-party cookies
• Over-aggressive ad blockers
• Chrome session conflicts
• Cached authentication errors

Google services rely heavily on cookies and secure session tracking. If your browser blocks or interferes with them, the transaction fails.

Many users report this happening specifically in Google Chrome.

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The Working Solution: Change Browser

The simplest and most effective fix is:

Stop Using Google Chrome for the Transaction

Instead:

• Open Mozilla Firefox
• Or use Microsoft Edge
• Or another browser

Then:

1. Log into your Google account
2. Retry the payment or billing action

In most cases, the transaction works immediately in Firefox.

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Important: Enable Cookies

Before retrying, make sure cookies are enabled.

In Firefox:

1. Go to Settings
2. Click Privacy & Security
3. Ensure cookies are allowed
4. Disable strict tracking protection temporarily (if needed)

In Chrome (if you still want to try):

1. Go to Settings
2. Privacy and Security
3. Cookies and other site data
4. Allow all cookies (temporarily)
5. Disable ad blockers

However, if Chrome continues to fail, switching browsers is faster.

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Additional Fixes (If Needed)

If changing browsers doesn’t work:

• Clear browser cache and cookies
• Disable VPN temporarily
• Disable ad blockers
• Try incognito mode
• Log out and back into Google account
• Restart your device

But again, most users fix OR_BACR2_44 simply by switching from Chrome to Firefox.

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Why Chrome Sometimes Fails

Ironically, even though Chrome is made by Google, it can sometimes:

• Retain corrupted session data
• Block third-party cookies needed for payment authentication
• Conflict with extensions
• Cache expired tokens

Firefox often works because it creates a clean authentication session.

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Quick Fix Summary

If you see:

“This action couldn’t be completed. [OR_BACR2_44]”

Do this:

• Open Firefox
• Enable cookies
• Log into Google
• Retry transaction

Problem solved in most cases.