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Create a card for Starlink in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Starlink and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
Starlink
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at Starlink. Starlink charges the monthly service fee to the payment method on file on the first day of each billing cycle, which starts when you activate the kit or 7 days after delivery. It accepts most credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and ACH bank payments.
Halocard has processed 500+ transactions for Starlink
What payment methods does Starlink accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- AcceptedApple Pay
- AcceptedGoogle Pay
- AcceptedPayPal
- AcceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
Not accepted
- Not acceptedPrepaid Cards
- Not acceptedCryptocurrency
- Not acceptedStablecoins
What merchant category (MCC) is Starlink?
4814Telecommunication services4812Telecommunication equipment and phone sales4816Computer network and information services- Card networks treat online information services as high risk, so merchants in this category run stricter checks.
4899Cable, satellite and other pay television and streaming5200Home supply warehouse stores5999Miscellaneous and specialty retail stores
How to pay for Starlink with Halocard
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Add the card under Billing, then Automatic Payment Method
Sign in to your Starlink account and open the Billing tab. Under Automatic Payment Method, enter the card and your name and details exactly as they appear on it.
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Clear a due or failed bill with Make a Payment
On the Billing tab, select the pencil icon next to your payment method to change it, then select Make a Payment. In the Starlink app, open Manage payment method first.
Official payment guidance from Starlink
- Accepted payment methods: https://starlink.com/support/article/aa96adbe-6b47-4d59-d76f-65f140525c5d
- Change your payment method: https://starlink.com/support/article/92a46406-753e-a8f3-ba4e-39f1edebbbec
- Payment Failed email help: https://starlink.com/support/article/aa5697e2-6851-8482-c88f-6123e58f8827
Tips for successful payments at Starlink
- AcceptedKeep your service address in the country on your Starlink account. The payment methods you can choose depend on your country of service.
- AcceptedPay the full balance in a single payment with one method. Starlink cannot split a bill across methods or take partial payments.
- AcceptedBilling cycles run on UTC time, so make plan or card changes before midnight UTC on your billing day.
- AcceptedEnter the billing name and address exactly as they appear on your Halocard.
Why do Starlink payments decline?
- "Payment Failed"
- Starlink emails this each time a payment does not go through and retries three times over 14 days. Check your billing address and card details, then update the card under Billing and select Make a Payment.
- Error when changing payment method
- Check the details you entered and ask the card issuer whether it is blocking the payment. Then try again on a desktop or laptop, in a private browser window, or on a different connection.
- The card type is not supported
- Starlink does not take prepaid cards or some debit cards. Use a credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or a bank account instead.
- Account still restricted after you paid
- A card payment can take up to an hour to process before service comes back, and direct debit can take up to 5 business days. Wait for it to clear before contacting support.
Starlink payment FAQ
What payment methods does Starlink accept?
Starlink accepts most credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal, and ACH bank payments from the billing section of your account. It does not accept prepaid cards, mailed paper checks or some debit cards. The methods available for your country of service appear when you order or edit your payment method.
When does Starlink bill you each month?
Your billing cycle starts on the day the kit is activated, or automatically 7 days after delivery if you have not activated it. The service fee is charged to the payment method on file on the first day of each cycle. If you activate on the 29th, 30th or 31st, your billing date moves to the 28th.
How do I pay my Starlink bill?
Starlink charges the payment method on file automatically on your payment due date. To pay a past-due balance, sign in, open the Billing tab and select Make a Payment. In the app, choose Manage payment method first. The full balance has to be paid in one transaction, and billing dates cannot be moved.
How do I change my payment method on Starlink?
Sign in to your Starlink account, select the Billing tab and enter the new card under Automatic Payment Method. Starlink asks you to enter your name and information exactly as they appear on the payment method. You update your billing address the same way, with the pencil icon next to Automatic Payment Method.
Why did my Starlink payment fail?
Starlink sends a Payment Failed email each time a payment is not processed, sometimes with advice on the cause. Check that your billing address and card details are correct and the account has funds. Starlink retries three times over 14 days without cutting service, but service may be turned off if a balance remains after 24 days.
About Starlink
Starlink is the satellite internet service from SpaceX, delivering high-speed broadband to homes, travelers and businesses, including rural and remote places. It sells the Starlink Kit and monthly Residential and Roam service plans, and reported more than 9 million customers in over 155 countries and markets in its 2025 progress report.
- Website
- starlink.com
- Support
- starlink.com/support
- Billed by
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
- Products
- Starlink Kit, Residential Max, Roam Unlimited
- Users
- More than 9 million customers, 2025
