How to Save a Payment Method for Automatic Billing

Last updated 2 April 2026

Overview

Saving a payment method ensures your invoices are paid automatically, preventing service interruptions. You can save credit cards, debit cards, SEPA bank accounts, and other Stripe-supported methods.

How to Save a Card or Bank Account

  1. Log in to your AFRICLOUD Dashboard
  2. Go to Billing > Payment Methods
  3. Click Add Payment Method
  4. Enter your card or bank details in the secure form
  5. Click Save

Your saved payment method will be charged automatically when invoices are generated.

Supported Payment Methods

  • Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
  • SEPA Direct Debit (EU bank accounts)
  • US Bank Accounts (ACH)
  • Link (Stripe one-click checkout)

How Automatic Billing Works

When you have a saved payment method:

  1. Your renewal invoice is generated 14 days before the due date
  2. On the due date, your saved method is charged automatically
  3. If the charge succeeds, you receive a payment confirmation email
  4. If the charge fails, you receive a notification and can retry manually

Why Save a Payment Method?

  • No service interruptions — invoices are paid on time automatically
  • No manual payments — you do not need to log in and pay each month
  • Multiple methods — save more than one card as a backup

Removing a Saved Method

Go to Billing > Payment Methods, find the method you want to remove, and click the delete icon. If it is your only saved method, future invoices will need to be paid manually.