# Why does DigitalOcean require prepayment for PayPal?

When you connect PayPal as a payment method, the small prepayment verifies your account.

The prepayment amount is credited towards your first bill, and you only need to set it up once.

## Related Topics

[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.

[Can I have a refund?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/can-i-have-a-refund/index.html.md): We do not offer refunds.

[Can I prepay for my support plans?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/can-i-prepay-for-my-support-plans/index.html.md): No, you cannot prepay for DigitalOcean support plans.