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Add a Backup Payment Method

Learn how to add a backup payment method to prevent billing interruptions

Vera Kovacevic avatar
Written by Vera Kovacevic
Updated this week

To reduce the risk of service interruption due to payment failures, we recommend adding a backup payment method.

Common reasons payments fail include:

  • Insufficient funds

  • Bank blocks or declines

  • Expired or outdated card details

If your primary payment method fails, Hospitable will automatically attempt to charge your backup method for the full invoice amount.

If no valid backup payment method is available and your payment fails, your subscription may be canceled.


How to Add a Backup Payment Method

  1. Go to Settings.

  2. Click Subscription.

  3. Select Payment Methods from the left-side menu.

  4. Add a new credit card and click Save, or click PayPal to connect a PayPal account.

    Subscription Payment Methods page showing multiple saved payment methods and the three-dot menu option next to primary and backup payment methods
  5. Click the three dots (β‹―) next to the payment method.

    Zoomed in menu option for selecting a primary or backup payment method, as well as deletion option.
  6. Select Set as backup.


How Backup Billing Works

  • Your primary payment method is always charged first.

  • If that charge fails, your backup payment method is automatically charged.

  • The backup is charged for the full invoice amount.

You can change which payment method is primary or backup at any time from the Payment Methods page.


FAQs

When will my backup payment method be charged?

Only if your primary payment method fails.


Will I be notified if my payment fails?

Yes. You will receive a payment failure notification if we're unable to collect payment.


Can I have more than one backup method?

You can store multiple payment methods, but only one can be set as the primary and one as the backup at a time.


Can I remove a backup payment method?

Yes. From Settings β†’ Subscription β†’ Payment Methods, use the three-dot menu next to the method and delete it.

You must have at least one valid payment method at all times.

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