# Payment Methods

Last edited on 18 Mar 2026

Having trouble with payment methods on your account? View solutions for common billing, card verification, and payment processing issues.

[Why do I need to enter a payment method?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/why-do-i-need-to-enter-a-payment-method/index.html.md): We use payment information to verify your identity, which allows us to keep DigitalOcean safe against spammers and bots.

[Why does DigitalOcean require prepayment for PayPal?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/why-does-digitalocean-require-prepayment-for-paypal/index.html.md): When you connect PayPal as a payment method, the small prepayment verifies your account.

[Why don't I see Apple Pay as a payment option?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/why-dont-i-see-apple-pay-as-a-payment-option/index.html.md): Apple Pay is available on the Safari browser. Try these troubleshooting steps if Apple Pay isn’t visible on your account.

[Why don't I see Google Pay as a payment option?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/why-dont-i-see-google-pay-as-a-payment-option/index.html.md): Google Pay is available on Chromium-based browsers like Chrome, Brave, and Microsoft Edge. Sometimes there are issues with password managers like 1Password. Try these troubleshooting steps if Google Pay isn’t visible on your account.

[Why was my card declined?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/why-was-my-card-declined/index.html.md): Your card may be declined for a number of reasons, including banking restrictions, unavailable funds, or trying to use a prepaid card.