How can I pay for a World Chess subscription?

You can pay for a Pro plan (Gold, Platinum or Black) on the World Chess website or in the iOS and Android apps. The payment methods available depend on where you subscribe.

For step-by-step instructions on choosing a plan, see How to register and choose a Pro plan: step by step. Your first subscription starts with a free trial — see World Chess Subscription Trial Period.

When you subscribe on worldchess.com, you can pay with:

The list you see at checkout may vary depending on your country and browser.

Paying by card. Enter your card number, expiration date, security code (CVC) and country. Your bank may ask you to confirm the payment, for example with a code by SMS or in your banking app. If the confirmation window doesn't open, allow pop-ups in your browser and try again.

Paying with PayPal. Choose PayPal at checkout. You'll be taken to the PayPal website to complete the payment.

Payment didn't go through? See My payment isn't going through. What should I do? To update a saved card, see How can I change my payment details?

In the World Chess apps, you pay through your app store:

You can change your plan only on the platform where you subscribed. For example, if you subscribed in the iOS app, manage your subscription there. See World Chess membership plans: Gold, Platinum and Black.

Yes, on the website. At checkout, click Promo code (optional), enter your code and then click Upgrade.

Promo codes can't be applied to purchases in the iOS or Android app.

Prices depend on your region and are shown in local currency, for example US dollars, euros or rupees. Prices may also differ between the website and the apps. You'll always see the exact price before you pay.

Yes. Payments on the website are processed by Stripe and PayPal, and payments in the apps by Apple and Google. Your payment details are handled securely by these providers.

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