Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, PayPal, and Checks

Bluehost accepts multiple payment methods for account sign-ups and renewals, including credit cards, PayPal, and wire transfers. This article provides a detailed overview of the payment types accepted for Bluehost's payment options, country-specific guidelines.

Accepted Payment Methods

You can purchase a new account or renew an existing account using the payment types listed below.

• Credit Cards
• PayPal
• Checks and Money Orders

Credit Cards

Accepted Credit Cards

• American Express
• Discover
• Master Card
• Visa

How to Use Credit Card for New Sign-Ups

During the sign-up process, you will be prompted to provide your Contact Information and Billing Information. Select the Credit Card option and provide credit card details.

PayPal

Payments can be made online using a credit card or a PayPal account. At this time, we can only accept instant payments, which means you must have a bank account or credit card directly linked to your PayPal account for the payment to process successfully.

By using your PayPal account with Bluehost, you agree to set PayPal as your default payment method for all future auto-renewals. This can be updated at any time within your PayPal account. If you choose to add a credit card to the account, it will be set as the default payment method for all auto-renewals, and your PayPal account will be used as a secondary payment method if the primary method fails.

Using PayPal for New Accounts

To sign up for a new account using PayPal:

1. Select PayPal  as  payment method.

   

2. You will be directed to a secure page to log in to your PayPal account with your email and password.

   

3. Follow the following steps on your Paypal account to complete your order:
   • Select how you want to pay (e.g., a linked bank account, credit card, or debit card).
   • Review the details and click Pay Now" or "Continue" to complete the transaction.

Checks and Money Orders

We accept checks for renewal payments. If you prefer to pay using a check, we've provided instructions below.

Our prices are subject to change at any time and without warning. However, the rate quoted on the invoice will continue to be honored as long as the payment is received by the due date or within 30 days of the date it was issued.

Services renewing on a monthly basis require an active credit or PayPal account on file for automated renewals.

1. Ensure the check is payable to Bluehost and is in US funds drawn from a US bank.
2. Complete the form by filling in the required details.
3. Please allow fifteen (15) business days (about two weeks) for processing and application of check or money order payments to your account.
4. Include on a separate piece of paper, along with your check, the following pieces of information and mail it along with your payment to:
    
   • Regular Mail
     Bluehost Atlanta, GA 30394-7079
      
   • Overnight/Express Payments
     Bluehost
     Lockbox Services - #865079
     3585 Atlanta Ave.
     Hapeville, GA 30354
      
   • Required Information
     • Name
     • Date
     • Check number
     • Bluehost account number
     • Domain(s)/Service(s) to be renewed
     • Term to renew services on
     • Total amount: (USD)
     • Originating bank (where the check was sent from)
     • If available, a copy of the check.

India-Specific Payment Options to Payment Types

For customers whose country is set to India and whose currency is INR, the payment gateway used is PayU and the accepted payment methods are the following:

• Credit/Debit Cards
• UPI (for transactions where cart value is ≤ ₹1,00,000 INR)
• Net Banking

PayPal and Checks are not available for Indian customers. At this time, customers cannot store Indian payment methods on file or set up auto-renewals in India.

Due to regulatory restrictions, the maximum limit on the cart value is currently limited to Rs 2,50,000. Please contact sales if you require a higher-value order.

How to Switch Payment Method for Renewal

Summary

Bluehost offers flexible and secure payment options for new account sign-ups and renewals. Whether you prefer using a credit card, PayPal, wire transfer, or check, our accepted payment methods ensure convenience. Indian customers can also use UPI, debit/credit cards, and net banking through PayU. For assistance with billing or to change your default payment method, visit the Bluehost Account Manager or contact Support.