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Create a card for Pirate Ship in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Pirate Ship and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
Pirate Ship
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at Pirate Ship. Pirate Ship accepts PayPal, Venmo, bank transfer and any credit or debit card for USPS and UPS labels. You can pay per label or load credit ahead of time. Postage is sold only for domestic ship-from addresses.
Halocard has processed 500+ transactions at Pirate Ship
What payment methods does Pirate Ship accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- AcceptedPayPal
- AcceptedVenmo
- AcceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
- AcceptedPirate Ship Account Balance
Not accepted
- Not acceptedPrepaid Cards
- Not acceptedApple Pay
- Not acceptedGoogle Pay
- Not acceptedCryptocurrency
- Not acceptedStablecoins
What merchant category (MCC) is Pirate Ship?
4215Courier services and air or ground freight
While Halocard has successfully processed transactions at Pirate Ship, this isn't a guarantee of acceptance. Merchant acceptance can change at any time, and merchants can apply fraud and risk-based controls that prevent individual customers from using US-issued cards at checkout. We recommend using Halocard to make a test payment with Pirate Ship in your own situation to confirm acceptance.
How to pay for Pirate Ship with Halocard
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Add the card under Settings, then Payment Method
In Pirate Ship, open Settings, choose Payment Method and click Add New. Enter the Halocard number, expiry and CVV. You are charged only when you buy postage, for the exact postage amount.
Official payment guidance from Pirate Ship
- How to pay for postage: https://support.pirateship.com/en/articles/1067826-how-do-i-pay-for-postage
- Error when buying a label: https://support.pirateship.com/en/articles/9917772-why-did-i-get-an-error-message-when-i-tried-to-buy-my-label
- The $1 card check: https://support.pirateship.com/en/articles/9693228-why-did-i-get-a-1-charge-on-my-card
Tips for successful payments at Pirate Ship
- AcceptedA ship-from address in the country. Pirate Ship does not sell postage for shipments that start in Canada or any other country.
- AcceptedA card in your own name or your business's. Pirate Ship says paying with a recipient's card can put a hold on your account.
- AcceptedA payment method on file even if you prepay your Account Balance. Labels come out of the balance first, but Pirate Ship still requires a card, bank account, PayPal or Venmo on the account.
- AcceptedExpect follow-up charges. Carrier adjustments and returned payments can be charged to any payment method you have ever added to your account.
Why do Pirate Ship payments decline?
- An error such as "Unexpected Error Log-ID" or "Response is neither JSON nor XML" when you buy a label
- No label is made, so you are not charged. Any pending hold drops off within 24 hours. Duplicate the shipment and buy again, and contact Support if it keeps failing.
- The card on file has expired
- Purchases with an expired card do not go through. Add a current card under Settings, then Payment Method, and buy the label again.
Pirate Ship payment FAQ
What should I do if Pirate Ship declines or doesn't support my card?
Pay with a Halocard instead. Pirate Ship accepts it, and as a US-issued Visa credit card held in US dollars it is accepted at checkouts that are strict about card type or country. Halocard is available for customers in the US and 120+ countries, so check that your country is supported, then make a card for Pirate Ship in minutes. See the countries Halocard supports.
Can I use a virtual card for Pirate Ship?
Yes. Pirate Ship accepts Halocard, a US-issued Visa credit card that works like a debit card. Halocard has already processed 500+ transactions at Pirate Ship. Make a card just for Pirate Ship and you are in full control: set a limit, lock it or cancel it whenever you like, without ever handing Pirate Ship your bank card.
Can I keep my real card and address private from Pirate Ship?
Yes, with Halocard. Halocard is a US-issued Visa credit card that gives you a separate card for each merchant, so Pirate Ship only ever sees your Halocard, never your bank card. You choose the cardholder name and billing address on each card, so your home address stays out of Pirate Ship's records. If Pirate Ship is ever caught up in a data breach, cancel that one card and make a new one in seconds.
How do I pay Pirate Ship with PayPal?
Go to Settings, then Payment Method, and click Add New. Choose Pay a different way, then Pay with PayPal. You can pay per label or load credit ahead of time. See Can I pay for postage with PayPal?.
Why did Pirate Ship charge my card $1?
When a label costs less than $1 more than your Account Balance, Pirate Ship charges $1, the minimum its payment processor can charge. The leftover stays in your balance for later labels or a refund. See Why did I get a $1 charge on my card?.
Can I get my Pirate Ship balance refunded to my card?
Yes. Open the Reports page, find Account Balance and click Refund Credit. You can refund up to what you have spent with that card on Pirate Ship. Refunds usually take 3 to 7 business days. See Can I get my account balance refunded?.
About Pirate Ship
Pirate Ship is free shipping software that sells discounted USPS and UPS postage with no monthly fees, markups or minimums. Small businesses, online sellers and anyone shipping packages buy labels one at a time or in bulk, pay per label, and ship from addresses in the country only. Pirate Ship LLC is based in Jackson, Wyoming.
- Website
- pirateship.com
- Support
- pirateship.com/support
- Billed by
- Pirate Ship LLC
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
