If you're using private repositories, you can pay for your GitHub user account in a few different ways.
Tip: Credit cards not issued in the US can be prone to being declined. If you have trouble with such a card, we recommend paying for your account using PayPal.
Using a credit card
You can use a credit card to pay for your GitHub user account. For more information, see these articles:
- "Updating your personal account's credit card"
- "Upgrading your personal account from free to paid with a credit card"
Using PayPal
PayPal is a great method of payment if you want to pay for GitHub with a personal checking account, or if you're outside the US. For more information, see these articles:
