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AcceptedHalocard is accepted

Halocard is accepted at Namecheap. Namecheap accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB and UnionPay, including prepaid and virtual cards, plus PayPal and cryptocurrency through account funds. Automatic renewals charge only a saved card or your account balance, so tick Use for auto-renewal on the card you want billed.

What payment methods does Namecheap accept?

Accepted

AcceptedHalocard
AcceptedCredit Cards
AcceptedDebit Cards
AcceptedPrepaid Cards
AcceptedNamecheap Account Funds
Accepted with conditionsPayPalPays at checkout and adds account funds; automatic renewals only for Apps Marketplace products.
Accepted with conditionsCryptocurrencyOnly as a deposit to account funds, from $1, and non-refundable.

Not accepted

Not acceptedApple Pay
Not acceptedGoogle Pay
Not acceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
Not acceptedStablecoins

How does Namecheap appear on my statement?

NAME-CHEAP.COM*XXXXXX
NAME-CHEAP.COM

What merchant category (MCC) is Namecheap?

7372Computer programming, data processing and integrated systems design

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 Namecheap from its own card and stop the renewals whenever you choose.

Get Your Halocard

Halocard on a phone, with Halocard metal cards fanned behind it

How to pay for Namecheap with Halocard

Create a card for Namecheap in Halocard

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

Add the card under Profile, then Billing

Sign in at namecheap.com. In the left sidebar open Profile, then Billing. In the Payment section click Add New next to Payment Cards, fill in the card details and click Save Changes.

Mark the card for auto-renewal

Go to Profile, Billing, Payment Cards, Manage. Click the arrow next to Edit, choose Edit Defaults, tick Use for auto-renewal and click Save Changes.

Turn on Auto-Renew for each domain

Open Domain List in the left sidebar, click Manage next to the domain and toggle Auto-Renew for the domain and Domain Privacy. For hosting, use Hosting List instead.

Or pay from account funds

On the Dashboard click Top-up (or Profile, Billing, Balance, Top-up). Choose Card Payment, enter the amount, then the card details and billing address, and click Charge and Proceed. Orders and renewals can then use the balance.

Official payment guidance from Namecheap

Accepted payment methods: https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/35/7/what-payment-methods-do-you-accept-for-domain-registrations/
Why a card is declined: https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/9815/7/why-was-my-card-declined/
Add a card to your account: https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/369/7/how-to-add-a-card-to-my-account/

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Tips for successful payments at Namecheap

AcceptedTick Use for auto-renewal on the saved card under Profile, Billing, Payment Cards, Manage, Edit Defaults. Without it, Namecheap does not charge that card for renewals.
AcceptedFor renewals Namecheap charges your account balance first, then the default card, then up to two backup cards in the order you set.
AcceptedKeep a card or account funds for domains and hosting renewals, because PayPal only renews Apps Marketplace products.
AcceptedPrices shown in other currencies are estimates; every Namecheap purchase is processed in USD.

Why do Namecheap payments decline?

The card issuer declined the payment: Namecheap says the issuing bank makes most decline decisions, using the card number, expiry date and CVC. Check those details, then remove the card under Profile, Billing, Payment Cards and add it again. A declined card is not charged.
3D Secure verification failed: Enter the one-time code your card issuer sends by text or email before it expires, then try the payment again.
Auto-renewal did not go through: Namecheap tries again every 24 hours until the domain expires. Add funds to your balance or update the card marked for auto-renewal before then.
Account locked after a payment was flagged: Namecheap's verification system can lock an account while a payment is reviewed. Follow the instructions emailed to your profile address, or write to security@namecheap.com if none arrives.

Namecheap payment FAQ

What is the NAME-CHEAP.COM charge on my card?

Namecheap bills as NAME-CHEAP.COM followed by six letters and digits that identify the payment. Some banks show only part of it. If you do not recognise the charge, check Order History in your Namecheap account: the usual cause is an automatic renewal. Otherwise email security@namecheap.com with the date, amount and last four digits of the card.

Can I get a refund from Namecheap?

Card and PayPal purchases are refunded to the source account, and crypto deposits are non-refundable. A new domain can be cancelled within 5 days (120 hours) with a valid reason, first-time Shared, Reseller and VPS hosting within 30 days, and Private Email within 7 days of the charge. A refund can take up to 10 business days to reach the card.

Can I pay Namecheap with PayPal?

Yes, at checkout and to add account funds, with a $5 minimum for a deposit. PayPal cannot pay automatic renewals, except Apps Marketplace products or services bought with an app in the same order. Use a saved card or your balance for domain and hosting renewals.

Does Namecheap accept crypto?

Yes, but only as a deposit to account funds, which then pays for orders. The minimum crypto deposit is $1. Bitcoin top-ups show in the balance after six confirmations, usually within an hour and rarely up to 24 hours. BitPay and BTCPay deposits are non-refundable.

How does Namecheap auto-renew charge me?

Namecheap tries to renew a domain 30 days before it expires. It charges your account balance first, then the default card, then any backup cards. If every option fails it retries every 24 hours until the domain expires. Promo codes are not applied to automatic renewals.

About Namecheap

Namecheap is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar and web hosting company founded in 2000 and based in Phoenix, Arizona. It sells domain names, shared hosting, managed WordPress through EasyWP, SSL certificates and Private Email to individuals and businesses, and manages more than 24 million domains.

Website: namecheap.com
Support: namecheap.com/support
Billed by: Namecheap, Inc.
Billing region: United States ($USD)
Products: Domain Registration, Shared Hosting, PositiveSSL
Users: 24 million+ domains under management, 2026