Buffer's accepted payment methods
This article outlines the accepted payment methods for Buffer's subscriptions.
We accept payment via credit cards, debit cards, pre-paid gift cards, and bank accounts.
| Accepted Payment Methods 👇 | Credit Card | Debit Card with Credit Card Symbol | Bank Account | Prepaid Gift Card |
| Buffer's Payment Processor (Stripe) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes, for US bank accounts if the transaction is >$250 | ✅ Yes: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, Diners Club |
| Apple Pay | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes, if your bank account is connected to Apple Cash and Apple Cash is set up to fund your Apple Pay | ✅ Yes: Visa, MasterCard, American Express |
| Amazon Pay* | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes, for SEPA EU countries and the US | ❌ No |
| Cash App* | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes, for US bank accounts | ❌ No |
| Link | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes, for US bank accounts | ❌ No |
📝 Notes:
- *Amazon Pay and Cash App are not accepted for customers in India at this time.
- Buffer doesn't currently accept PayPal, Google Pay, Venmo, Zelle, check, or other types of payments not listed in the table above.
- Depending on your location, some payment methods may require an extra verification step when you add or update a card. This is part of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), a security requirement for customers in the EU and UK. Your bank will prompt you to verify the change, just follow their instructions to complete the process.