Can I subscribe to a basic plan using a debit card?

Topic summary

Paying for a Shopify Basic plan without a credit card or PayPal is possible using a debit card, with conditions.

Accepted debit cards must be cobranded with VISA, Mastercard, or AMEX. They must support recurring, international transactions in USD.

Limitations: Prepaid cards aren’t supported (though they may occasionally work). Virtual credit cards are not accepted.

Next steps: Contact your card provider to confirm these capabilities. Shopify billing resources were provided for further details.

Outcome: Clear guidance was given and the path forward is defined. The question appears resolved with no outstanding issues.

Summarized with AI on January 25. AI used: gpt-5.

Hey there! I would like to subscribe for a basic plan but nor I have credit card neither PayPal account. Is there any other way from which I can subscribe to a plan? Or can I use a debit card?

Hi, @riaz4 .

You can use a debit card to pay for your Shopify bills, however it must meet certain conditions:

  • Your debit card must be cobranded with VISA, Mastercard, or AMEX.

  • The card must be able to process recurring, international transactions in USD.

  • Prepaid cards are not supported, but may sometimes work. Virtual credit cards are not accepted.

If you’re unsure whether or not your debit card meets the criteria above, please contact your card provider directly so that they can verify this for you.

For more information on Shopify’s accepted payment methods, take a look at our resources below: