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Create a card for Paramount+ in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Paramount+ and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
Paramount+
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at Paramount+. Paramount+ accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards and PayPal when you subscribe on paramountplus.com. Its billing system takes only domestic cards, and a card issued abroad gets an "invalid credit card" message. Sign-ups in the iPhone or Android app are confirmed through the App Store or Google Play instead.
What payment methods does Paramount+ accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- AcceptedApple Pay
- AcceptedGoogle Pay
- AcceptedPayPal
- AcceptedParamount+ Gift Cards
Not accepted
- Not acceptedPrepaid Cards
- Not acceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
- Not acceptedCryptocurrency
- Not acceptedStablecoins
How does Paramount+ appear on my statement?
PARAMOUNT+PARAMOUNT PLUSPARAMOUNT 888-274-5343CBS INTERACTIVE
What merchant category (MCC) is Paramount+?
4899Cable, satellite and other pay television and streaming
How to pay for Paramount+ with Halocard
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Choose a plan on paramountplus.com
Go to paramountplus.com in a browser, choose Essential or Premium and click Continue. Enter your full name, email address and a password to create the account.
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Enter the card and click Start Paramount+
On the payment step, enter the Halocard number, expiry date, security code and billing address, then click Start Paramount+.
04
Change the card under Subscription & Billing
To switch an existing web subscription to the Halocard, sign in at paramountplus.com/account on a computer. Under Subscription & Billing, find Payment Method and click Edit Payment.
Official payment guidance from Paramount+
- Update your payment method: https://help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-How-do-I-change-or-update-my-Paramount-billing-information
- Accepted cards and PayPal: https://help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-Why-can-t-I-use-an-international-credit-card-to-purchase-paramount
- How to sign up: https://help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-How-can-I-sign-up-for-Paramount
Tips for successful payments at Paramount+
- AcceptedAdd a backup payment method to your Paramount+ account if the option is offered. Paramount+ charges it when the main payment method cannot be charged.
- AcceptedEnter the billing name and address exactly as they appear on your Halocard.
- AcceptedSet the card limit above the full amount, including any hold Paramount+ places at checkout.
- AcceptedPay on the Paramount+ website where you can, so Paramount+ charges the card directly rather than through the App Store or Google Play.
Why do Paramount+ payments decline?
- "Invalid credit card"
- Paramount+ shows this when it detects a card issued abroad. Pay with a domestically issued Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card, or with PayPal.
- Card declined after several attempts
- Stop retrying, because repeated attempts can set off a fraud alert in Paramount+ billing. Check that the billing address you entered matches the card's, then wait 24 hours before trying again, or use a different card straight away.
- Account on hold after a failed renewal
- Paramount+ may retry the charge and suspend access until a valid payment method is on file. Update the card under Subscription & Billing on your account page; if the account stays on hold, contact Paramount+ support.
Paramount+ payment FAQ
How do I update my payment method on Paramount+?
If you subscribed on the website, a smart TV or a games console, go to paramountplus.com/account on a computer, find Payment Method under Subscription & Billing and click Edit Payment. If you subscribed through the App Store, Google Play, Amazon or Roku, change the card in that account instead, and contact that company for billing help.
How much does Paramount+ cost?
For new subscribers on 6 October 2026, Essential with ads is $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year, and Premium without ads is $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year. Taxes are added where they apply. Premium adds your local live CBS station, downloads and all of SHOWTIME.
Can I pay for Paramount+ with a gift card?
Yes. Paramount+ gift cards come in $25, $50 and $100 values, with $100 sold online only. Stores selling them include Walmart, Best Buy, Sam's Club, BJ's, HEB and Barnes and Noble College stores. Redeem the PIN on the website. The credit pays your renewals first, then your saved card or PayPal is charged. Gift cards never expire but cannot be redeemed on an account billed by Apple, Google Play, Amazon or Roku.
When does Paramount+ bill me?
Paramount+ charges every month, or every year on an annual plan, starting on the day you subscribe or when a free trial ends. The billing date cannot be changed. On the website, open Account and look for Next Billing Date under Subscription & Billing.
Why is there a Paramount+ charge on my card?
Paramount+ lists three common reasons: a second account created with another email address, a subscription you meant to cancel, or fraud. For fraud, contact Paramount+ with the last four digits of the card, the transaction date and the amount. Subscriptions bought through Apple, Google Play, Amazon or Roku are billed by that company.
About Paramount+
Paramount+ is the subscription streaming service of Paramount Skydance, with more than 40,000 episodes and movies, original series, SHOWTIME programming, CBS News 24/7 and live sports such as the NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League and UFC. It sells two plans, the ad-supported Essential and the ad-free Premium, each billed monthly or yearly.
- Website
- paramountplus.com
- Support
- help.paramountplus.com
- Billed by
- CBS Interactive Inc.
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
- Users
- 81.6 million subscribers worldwide, Q2 2026
- Revenue
- $2.06 billion Paramount+ revenue, Q2 2026
