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I don't have a credit card. Are there other ways to upgrade?

Explore your options for paying without a credit card, including PayPal and mail-in payments for your Chess.com Premium membership.

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Alternative payment methods on Chess.com

You can buy a premium membership without using a credit card by paying through PayPal or by mailing a check or money order. Here's how:

  • PayPal

Go to the Membership page, pick your plan, and choose PayPal as your payment method. A pop-up window will appear so you can log in to PayPal and complete your purchase.

Checkout page on Chess.com

If PayPal asks for a credit card during checkout, here's why it happens and how to complete your Chess.com membership purchase: I want to pay with PayPal but I don't have a credit card. What can I do?

  • Mailing a Check

If you'd prefer to pay by check or money order, send it to the address below. Be sure to include your Chess.com username and the membership plan you’d like to purchase.

Chess.com

PO Box 970397

Orem, UT 84097

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