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How do I buy a gift membership?
How do I buy a gift membership?

Follow this step-by-step guide to easily purchase a gift subscription on Chess.com!

Updated over a week ago

How to gift a Chess.com membership

To gift a membership, start by clicking the button below to be taken to our gift page!

Step 1: Choose which membership plan you want to give

Purchasing a gift subscription on Chess.com - Step 1 of 4

Choose between a 1-month or 1-year plan, then click 'Gift Diamond' (or your preferred plan) to proceed to the next step.

Gifts do not renew!

Check out this article to learn about the different membership plans: What does each level of premium membership get me?


Step 2: Enter your information

Enter your name and the email where you want to receive your receipt. Your information remains private.

You can revise any step by clicking 'Edit' at the top right corner at any time.

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When you're ready, click 'Save and Continue' to proceed to the next step!


Step 3: Enter the gift recipient's info, delivery date, and optional personal message

Next, enter the email address or Chess.com username of the gift recipient and select a delivery date—maybe their birthday or a holiday! You can schedule delivery for up to 90 days from the purchase date.

Purchasing a gift subscription on Chess.com - Step 3 of 4

Optionally, include a personal message (up to 200 characters) that the recipient will see when they receive the gift.

Once everything looks good, click 'Save and Continue' to proceed to the final step!


Step 4: Payment

Enter your payment details and click 'Complete Purchase!'

You can pay using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal.

Purchasing a gift subscription on Chess.com - Step 4 of 4

And that's it! You'll receive an email confirmation with your order number, and the gift recipient will receive an email immediately or on the delivery date you selected.

Do you have any questions about gift giving or receiving? Check out our FAQ here: Gift FAQ

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