Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AcceptedHalocard is accepted

Halocard is accepted at Amazon Web Services. Amazon Web Services (AWS) bills in USD by default and accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB and UnionPay credit and debit cards, plus ACH direct debit for qualifying customers. It charges the default payment method for each monthly bill, usually between the first and fifth day of the month.

What payment methods does Amazon Web Services accept?

Accepted

AcceptedHalocard
AcceptedCredit Cards
AcceptedDebit Cards
AcceptedAmazon Store Card
Accepted with conditionsPrepaid CardsOnly from certain card issuers, and AWS advises against them for recurring bills.
Accepted with conditionsBank Transfer (ACH)Only for qualifying customers paying in USD; AWS starts the charge within 10 days of the start of the month.

Not accepted

Not acceptedApple Pay
Not acceptedGoogle Pay
Not acceptedPayPal
Not acceptedCryptocurrency
Not acceptedStablecoins
Not acceptedAmazon.com Gift Cards

How does Amazon Web Services appear on my statement?

AMAZON WEB SERVICES
AMAZON MKTPLACE PMTS AMAZON.COM
Amazon Web Services aws.amazon.co WA

What merchant category (MCC) is Amazon Web Services?

4816Computer network and information services: Card networks treat online information services as high risk, so merchants in this category run stricter checks.
7399Business services not elsewhere classified: Card networks treat miscellaneous business services as high risk, so merchants in this category run stricter checks.

What is Halocard?

A US-issued Visa credit card that works like a debit card, with a separate virtual card for each merchant you pay. Lock a card to pause a subscription, or cancel it so the merchant can no longer charge that number.

Pay Amazon Web Services from its own card and stop the renewals whenever you choose.

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How to pay for Amazon Web Services with Halocard

Create a card for Amazon Web Services in Halocard

In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Amazon Web Services and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.

Open Payment preferences in the Billing and Cost Management console

Sign in to the AWS Management Console, open Billing and Cost Management and choose Payment preferences in the navigation pane. Every account needs a valid payment method, including Free Tier accounts.

Choose Add payment method and enter the card

Choose Add payment method, enter the card information and the card billing address, and select Set as default payment method if AWS should charge this card. Then choose Add payment method.

Let AWS verify the card

AWS sends a temporary 1.00 USD authorization to check the card. If the card shows as Unverified, choose Verify and follow the prompts, which can include a one-time code from your bank.

Official payment guidance from Amazon Web Services

Accepted payment methods: https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/accepted-payment-methods
Fix a declined payment: https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/credit-card-declined
Add or update a card: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/manage-cc.html

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Tips for successful payments at Amazon Web Services

AcceptedAdd the card under Payment preferences and select Set as default payment method: AWS charges the default method for the monthly bill, usually between the first and fifth day of the month.
AcceptedEnter a billing address and phone number that match what your card issuer has on file.
AcceptedKeep a second card in your payment profile. If the default method fails, AWS charges the next card in the profile.
AcceptedIf AWS emails you that your bank needs to verify a payment, open Payments, choose Verify and pay on the invoice and finish the bank's check.

Why do Amazon Web Services payments decline?

Card details or billing address do not match: Check that the card number, expiry date, billing address and phone number match your card issuer's records. If the card stays Unverified, delete it, add it again and retry the payment.
Your seller of record does not accept the card: Find the AWS seller of record on your monthly invoice and use a card network it accepts. Accounts billed by AWS Inc. can use Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB and UnionPay.
The card cannot cover the invoice: Make sure the card has enough room for the full AWS invoice, then retry the payment from the Billing and Cost Management console.
Bank verification was not completed: Open Payments, choose Verify and pay on the invoice and finish your bank's check. If it keeps failing, update your billing contact details, clear the browser cache or try another browser.

Amazon Web Services payment FAQ

What is the AWS charge on my card?

AWS charges show on a card statement as AMAZON WEB SERVICES or AMAZON MKTPLACE PMTS AMAZON.COM, and the description includes your invoice number. For AWS Inc. accounts the descriptor ends in aws.amazon.com. Match the number to the Invoice ID under Payments in the Billing and Cost Management console.

Why was I charged $1 by AWS?

When you add a new card, AWS sends a temporary 1.00 USD authorization to check that the card is valid and not reported lost or stolen. AWS does not collect it, and it usually disappears within three to five business days.

When does AWS charge my card?

AWS finalizes the monthly bill at the start of the new month and charges your default payment method, usually between the first and fifth day. The billing cycle runs on UTC time. ACH direct debit charges start within 10 days of the start of the month.

Does AWS accept PayPal?

No. AWS lists PayPal and Amazon.com gift cards as payment methods it does not accept for AWS services. Accounts billed by AWS Inc. pay by credit or debit card, and qualifying customers can add a bank account for ACH direct debit.

Does AWS accept prepaid cards?

Only from certain card issuers, and AWS advises against them. If the prepaid balance runs out, recurring payments can fail, and failed payments can lead to the AWS account being suspended.

About Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services is the cloud computing business of Amazon, launched in 2006. It sells pay-as-you-go cloud and AI services such as Amazon EC2 compute, Amazon S3 storage, managed databases and Amazon Bedrock. Its customers range from startups and enterprises to non-profits and governments.

Website: aws.amazon.com
Support: console.aws.amazon.com/support
Billed by: Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Billing region: United States ($USD)
Products: Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon Bedrock
Revenue: $128.7 billion AWS segment sales, 2025