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add
,
edit
, and
delete
your team’s payment methods on
the
Billing
page
in the
Payment methods
section.
Teams that belong to an
organization
use the organization’s payment methods instead of their own. To manage an organization’s payment methods, click the profile icon in the top right of the Control Panel, click
View Organizations
, select your organization, then go to the
Payment Methods
section in the
Billing
tab.
To create resources or invite additional team members, you need to add a payment method to your team.
Accepted Payment Methods
DigitalOcean accepts the following payment methods:
Credit and debit cards
. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, Diners Club, and JCB credit cards.
Credit and debit cards from India need to be enabled for international transactions. Cards issued by Citibank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, IndusInd Bank, RBL Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are less likely to be declined than other banks.
Third-party providers
, like PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay, and Link.
Crypto wallets
. We accept stablecoin payments from over 400 wallets. Access to the crypto payment method is currently limited and may not be available to all customers in all locations.
ACH direct debit
for qualifying customers with U.S. bank accounts.
We do not accept virtual, electron, or prepaid cards.
When you have more than one payment method saved to your team, the first one you add becomes the default payment method, and any additional payment methods you add are marked as backups. We charge your default payment method automatically each billing cycle. You can
update your default payment method
at any time.
Adding a Payment Method
To add a new payment method, from
the
Billing
page
, go to the
Payment Methods
section.
Click
Add payment method
to open the
Add a new payment method
window.
Credit Card
Click
Card
to add a credit card. In the window that opens, enter the card information and click
Create
.
We may send a preauthorization request to the issuing bank to verify that the bank issued the card and can authorize charges. These temporary preauthorization holds may appear on your statement for up to 7 days, but you are not being charged and no funds are being transferred from your card or account to DigitalOcean.
PayPal
Click
PayPal
to connect your PayPal account.
When you connect a PayPal account, you choose a payment method from PayPal and allow a $5 authorization charge. This verifies the payment method for use on DigitalOcean.
Google Pay
Click
Google Pay
to connect your Google Pay account.
Note
The Google Pay option only appears if you are using a Chromium-based browser, like Chrome, Brave, or Microsoft Edge. If this option isn’t visible and you expected it to be, follow our instructions on
troubleshooting Google Pay
.
When you connect a Google Pay account, you choose a payment method from Google Pay and allow a $0 authorization charge. This verifies the payment method for use on DigitalOcean.
Apple Pay
Click
Apple Pay
to connect your Apple Pay account.
Note
The Apple Pay option only appears if you are using the Safari browser. If this option isn’t visible and you expected it to be, follow our instructions on
troubleshooting Apple Pay
.
When you connect an Apple Pay account, you choose a payment method from Apple Pay and allow a $0 authorization charge. This verifies the payment method for use on DigitalOcean.
Alipay
Click
Alipay
to connect your Alipay account.
When you connect an Alipay account, you choose a payment method from Alipay and allow a $0 authorization charge. This verifies the payment method for use on DigitalOcean.
Link
Click
Secure, fast checkout with Link
to connect a Link account.
You can log in to an existing Link account to access credit cards you’ve saved to your Link wallet. Alternatively, you can create a new Link account by entering an email address and phone number, then entering your payment method information.
Once your Link account is created and authenticated, you can choose any payment methods associated with your Link account when you make a payment on DigitalOcean. In the
Payment Methods
section, payment methods you have added via Link display
Powered by Link
.
Crypto
Click
Crypto
to connect your crypto wallet. Access to the crypto payment method is currently limited and may not be available to all customers in all locations.
Fill out your name and address, agree to the terms of service, and then click
Create
.
Note
During setup we initiate a one-time authorization charge of $25.00. This payment is applied as a credit against your future service charges.
On the
Add payment method
page, select your wallet and a supported stablecoin, and then click
Save and continue
.
Bank Account (ACH)
Before setting up ACH direct debit on DigitalOcean, we strongly recommend
providing Stripe’s company IDs
to your bank. Stripe explains:
[S]ome business bank accounts may have filters in place to deny debits from unknown entities. To allow Stripe to debit from or deposit into your (or your customer’s) account on your behalf, Stripe’s ACH company IDs must be provided to the bank to ensure ACH transactions will be processed.
In some cases, a debit that is attempted on such an account without providing Stripe’s ACH company IDs will result in an unexpected dispute. When this happens, the bank account may also become blocked for use with Stripe.
To connect a bank account for ACH direct debit payments, click
US bank account
. You can instantly verify your bank using OAuth.
Alternatively, you can manually enter your bank details. When you manually enter details, in the next few business days, we make two small micro-deposits to your bank account. Within ten days of receiving them, you must verify your bank account by entering the micro-deposit amounts either on the DigitalOcean billing page or on the Stripe page via the link we email to you.
Once you add a bank account, ACH direct debit becomes the default payment method on your team. To change the default payment method, you need to remove the bank account as a payment method.
Setting a Default Payment Method
For teams that do not belong to an organization, team members with the owner or biller role can change the default payment method. For teams in an organization, only organization members with the owner or biller role can change the organization’s default payment method.
To choose a new default payment method, on the right, click the
…
menu of the backup payment method you want to set as the default, and then click
Set as Default
.
In the
Update Primary Payment Method
window that opens, click
Update
to confirm.
Editing a Payment Method
To update the information for a saved payment method, open the
…
menu of the payment method, then click
Update card
to open the
Edit Card
window.
Update the information you want to change, then click
Update Card Information
.
Deleting a Payment Method
To remove a saved payment method, click the
…
menu of the payment method, then click
Delete
. In the
Confirm Delete Card
window that opens, click
Delete
to remove the card. You cannot remove the default payment method on the team.
Help with Payments
For help with payments, see the following support articles:
Can I have a refund?
We do not offer refunds.
What if I'm unable to pay my invoice?
We do not offer extensions, but we can help you find other solutions.
Why was my card declined?
Your card may be declined for a number of reasons, including banking restrictions, unavailable funds, or trying to use a prepaid card.
I've paid my bill so why aren't my services online?
Once you pay a past-due balance, you need to manually turn your resources (like Droplets) back on using the control panel.
Warning
DigitalOcean’s terms of service prohibit credit cards issued in or with billing addresses from OFAC-sanctioned countries. For more information, including a list of countries, see section 5.7 of our
Rules of Conduct
in
our terms of service
.
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