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Create a card for Crunchyroll in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Crunchyroll and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
Crunchyroll
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Play billing in its apps, and Crunchyroll gift cards. Subscribe on crunchyroll.com/premium, where even the 7-day free trial needs a valid payment method. A temporary preauthorization of $1 or the plan price may appear when you add a card.
What payment methods does Crunchyroll accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- AcceptedApple Pay
- AcceptedGoogle Pay
- AcceptedPayPal
- Accepted with conditionsCrunchyroll Gift CardsRedeem only in the country where the card was bought. Premium ends when the gift access runs out unless a card or PayPal is on file.
Not accepted
- Not acceptedPrepaid Cards
- Not acceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
- Not acceptedCryptocurrency
- Not acceptedStablecoins
How does Crunchyroll appear on my statement?
CRI*CRUNCHYROLL MEMBERCRUNCHYROLL * 415-503-9235 CACRI*CR PAYMENT VERIFPAYPAL *CRUNCHYROLL
What merchant category (MCC) is Crunchyroll?
4899Cable, satellite and other pay television and streaming
How to pay for Crunchyroll with Halocard
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Choose a plan at crunchyroll.com/premium
Pick Fan, Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan, monthly or yearly. Select Start 7-Day free trial, or Skip free trial to be billed straight away.
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Enter the card and billing details
Enter the card number, expiry date, security code and the billing address and ZIP code your bank has on file. A preauthorization of $1 or the plan price may appear and is not charged.
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Change plans under Settings, then Membership Info
On the website, open Settings, then Membership Info, and click Change Plan. Choose the plan, review the charges due and the payment method that will be used, then click Finish Checkout.
Official payment guidance from Crunchyroll
- Accepted payment methods: https://help.crunchyroll.com/article/what-payment-methods-can-i-use
- Why a card is declined: https://help.crunchyroll.com/article/why-was-my-card-declined
- Trouble subscribing or adding a payment method: https://help.crunchyroll.com/article/why-can-t-i-subscribe-or-add-a-payment-method
Tips for successful payments at Crunchyroll
- AcceptedAdd a valid payment method even for the 7-day free trial. The plan price is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel first, and cancelling ends the trial at once.
- AcceptedCheck Settings, then Membership Info, to see whether Crunchyroll bills you directly or Apple, Google Play, Amazon or Roku does. Only a direct card or PayPal subscription can be changed on the website.
- AcceptedMoving from Apple, Google Play, Amazon or Roku billing? Cancel there, wait for the paid period to end, then subscribe at crunchyroll.com/premium to avoid a double charge.
- AcceptedFor a Crunchyroll Store order, leave room for a hold of the full order amount at checkout. Each package is charged separately when it ships, and pre-orders are charged when they are ready to ship.
Why do Crunchyroll payments decline?
- "Error, try again."
- This appears after several attempts in a short time or a temporary security block. Wait 1 to 2 hours, clear your cache or switch browser or device, turn off ad blockers and check the billing details match your bank.
- Your payment says "Processing"
- Approve any pending verification in your bank app or by text message. Check the card has not expired and the billing details match your bank, then try another browser or device.
- The card is declined even though it has funds
- Check the name, expiry date, security code and ZIP code match the card and your bank's records, wait a few minutes and try again. If it still fails, ask your card issuer whether a fraud check or spending limit stopped it.
- A renewal payment does not go through
- Crunchyroll retries a failed renewal automatically for up to 30 days, or 15 days for PayPal, and may try other payment methods saved to your account. Keep the card active with room for the plan price before each billing date.
Crunchyroll payment FAQ
How much is Crunchyroll Premium?
As of October 2026, the Crunchyroll Premium page lists Fan at $9.99 a month, Mega Fan at $13.99 and Ultimate Fan at $17.99, plus applicable taxes, with a yearly option that saves 16%. New and eligible subscribers get a 7-day free trial, or can select Skip free trial to start paying at once. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan add more streams, offline viewing and Crunchyroll Store perks.
Can I pay for Crunchyroll with a gift card?
Yes. Crunchyroll membership gift cards and prepaid codes are redeemed on your Crunchyroll account. A gift card works only in the country where it was bought, and one bought in a store may need to be activated at the register. If no card or PayPal is on file, Premium ends when the gift access runs out. Crunchyroll says prepaid cards can buy redeemable gift cards but cannot pay for a subscription.
Does Crunchyroll accept PayPal?
Yes. PayPal is one of Crunchyroll's accepted payment methods. Log in as a free member, select your plan and choose Pay with PayPal, and allow pop-ups if the PayPal window does not open. Your Crunchyroll subscription then appears under Automatic payments in your PayPal settings. If a PayPal renewal fails, Crunchyroll retries it for 15 days.
Why is there a $1 charge from Crunchyroll?
It is a preauthorization, a temporary hold that checks your card when you buy a membership or a Crunchyroll Store item. It is usually $1 or the price of the plan, and the amount is not debited. Crunchyroll says debit card holds usually drop off within 8 to 14 business days and credit card holds can take up to 30 days, and it cannot release them early.
Why was I charged twice by Crunchyroll?
Usually you have two subscriptions, for example one on the website and one through Google Play, Apple or Amazon, or a delayed payment was retried close to your next billing date. Cancel the subscription you do not want. If Crunchyroll confirms a duplicate charge, it refunds the extra amount to the original payment method, usually within 2 to 10 business days.
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is an anime streaming service with a library of series and films, many available shortly after they air in Japan. It sells Crunchyroll Premium in Fan, Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan plans, runs the Crunchyroll Store for anime merchandise, and had more than 21 million paid subscribers at the end of March 2026.
- Website
- crunchyroll.com
- Support
- help.crunchyroll.com
- Billed by
- Crunchyroll, LLC
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
- Products
- Fan, Mega Fan, Ultimate Fan
- Users
- More than 21 million paid subscribers, March 2026
