# What about credit cards for membership renewal? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [May 2, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601 "2012-05-02T03:03:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_fun_ball/32/17664_2.png) [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/1 "2012-05-02T03:03:47Z")
Is there an option? I don’t have a PayPal account and don’t want one. I know last time the was a way to swing it, how about now? ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_fun_ball/32/17664_2.png) [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/2 "2012-05-02T03:07:47Z")
Oops, I just found that clicking through to PayPal gives me the option. Never mind. ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/3 "2012-05-02T03:58:45Z")
Yeah, you don’t need an account. And Paypal lets you use credit card, but they are sure to always force you to use a bank account if you’re not careful. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2012, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/4 "2012-05-02T05:54:17Z")
This is a good time to mention that if you DO use the e-check option PayPal holds on to your funds for 7-10 business days. This means that you’re not actually credited here at the Dope until it clears, so please keep that in mind when renewing your subscription. ---
**Author:** ![Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/5 "2012-05-03T22:23:31Z")
I just tried to renew my subscription and didn’t see any other method of payment besides Paypal. Is it just user error? ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/6 "2012-05-03T22:28:37Z")
No, but you can set it up to pay with your CC through PayPal. It’s pretty simple. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/7 "2012-05-03T22:56:56Z")
This question was just posted in ATMB. > **[What about credit cards for membership renewal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=650339)** > > Is there an option? I don’t have a PayPal account and don’t want one. I know last time the was a way to swing it, how about now? ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2012, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/8 "2012-05-03T23:08:53Z")
Moved and merged another topic about the same thing. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/9 "2012-05-16T15:52:11Z")
I was looking for a thread about subscription renewal financial help, but I didn’t see anything. I thought I would have the $7.48 for my renewal by now. Would some kind doper take pity on me and spot me until I start my Summer job? I feel like a schmuck for even asking. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/10 "2012-05-16T22:05:14Z")
> [@Honey](#): > > I was looking for a thread about subscription renewal financial help, but I didn’t see anything. I thought I would have the $7.48 for my renewal by now. Would some kind doper take pity on me and spot me until I start my Summer job? > > I feel like a schmuck for even asking. > ☹ Done. But since I’m not a Charter Member, I had to pay full price. I assume this means you get two years..perhaps TubaDiva can confirm..? Enjoy! -D/a ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/11 "2012-05-17T01:28:38Z")
This is true – Honey, you’re good for two years. Digital, you’re a kind and generous soul. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-credit-cards-for-membership-renewal/620601/12 "2012-05-17T22:44:46Z")
> [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](#): > > Done. > > But since I’m not a Charter Member, I had to pay full price. I assume this means you get two years..perhaps TubaDiva can confirm..? > > Enjoy! > > -D/a Thank you so very much! Maybe next year I can pass along the kindness to someone else. 🙂