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Create a card for TCGplayer in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it TCGplayer and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
TCGplayer
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at TCGplayer. TCGplayer accepts Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay and TCGplayer Store Credit at checkout. TCGplayer Subscription costs $8.99 a month and is paid with Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.
What payment methods does TCGplayer accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- AcceptedPrepaid Cards
- AcceptedApple Pay
- AcceptedPayPal
- AcceptedTCGplayer Store Credit
Not accepted
- Not acceptedGoogle Pay
- Not acceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
- Not acceptedCryptocurrency
- Not acceptedStablecoins
What merchant category (MCC) is TCGplayer?
5999Miscellaneous and specialty retail stores5945Hobby, toy and game shops
While Halocard has successfully processed transactions at TCGplayer, 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 TCGplayer in your own situation to confirm acceptance.
How to pay for TCGplayer with Halocard
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Choose a payment method on the Review and Pay screen
Add your items to the cart and continue to checkout. On the Review and Pay screen, choose Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or Apple Pay, and apply Store Credit if you have a balance.
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Join TCGplayer Subscription with a TCGplayer account
Sign in to your TCGplayer account, open the TCGplayer Subscription page and select Join Now. Pay the $8.99 monthly price with a Visa or Mastercard card or with PayPal.
Official payment guidance from TCGplayer
- Accepted payment methods: https://help.tcgplayer.com/hc/en-us/articles/8373015761943-First-Time-Buyer-FAQ
- TCGplayer Subscription FAQ: https://help.tcgplayer.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035393833-TCGplayer-Subscription-FAQ
- Paying for international orders: https://help.tcgplayer.com/hc/en-us/articles/23375212682519-How-to-Buy-Internationally-on-TCGplayer
Tips for successful payments at TCGplayer
- AcceptedApply TCGplayer Store Credit on the Review and Pay screen, then pay any remaining balance by card or PayPal.
- AcceptedUpdate the payment method for TCGplayer Subscription from your account management page before the next billing date to keep the benefits you have unlocked.
- AcceptedEnter the billing name and address exactly as they appear on your Halocard.
- AcceptedSet the card limit above the full amount, including any hold TCGplayer places at checkout.
Why do TCGplayer payments decline?
- Billing details differ from your card issuer's records
- Enter the name and billing address exactly as your payment provider has them on file, then place the order again.
- Visa and Mastercard are missing at checkout for an address abroad
- For orders shipped abroad, choose PayPal, Apple Pay or Store Credit. Canadian residents can also use Visa and Mastercard.
- A problem with your payment method on TCGplayer Subscription
- TCGplayer emails you when it cannot renew the subscription. Update the payment method from your account management page before the next billing date.
- An order held or declined by fraud checks
- TCGplayer reviews orders with its fraud detection processes. Send a request through the TCGplayer help center so the team can review the order.
TCGplayer payment FAQ
What should I do if TCGplayer declines or doesn't support my card?
Pay with a Halocard instead. TCGplayer 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 TCGplayer in minutes. See the countries Halocard supports.
Can I use a virtual card for TCGplayer?
Yes. TCGplayer accepts Halocard, a US-issued Visa credit card that works like a debit card. Make a card just for TCGplayer and you are in full control: set a limit, lock it or cancel it whenever you like, without ever handing TCGplayer your bank card.
Can I keep my real card and address private from TCGplayer?
Yes, with Halocard. Halocard is a US-issued Visa credit card that gives you a separate card for each merchant, so TCGplayer 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 TCGplayer's records. If TCGplayer is ever caught up in a data breach, cancel that one card and make a new one in seconds.
How do I stop TCGplayer charging me after I cancel?
The fastest way is to lock the Halocard you use for TCGplayer. Halocard is a US-issued Visa credit card that gives you a separate card for each merchant, and locking one takes a couple of clicks in your Halocard dashboard. TCGplayer can't charge that card again until you unlock it, so you stay in full control even when cancelling is slow or hard to find. To cancel with TCGplayer as well, sign in to your TCGplayer account and cancel the plan in its billing or subscription settings.
What payment methods does TCGplayer accept?
TCGplayer accepts Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay and TCGplayer Store Credit. Prepaid Visa and Mastercard cards also work, and the card issuer may ask you to register a billing address first. All prices are in dollars.
Does TCGplayer accept PayPal?
Yes. PayPal works for orders and for TCGplayer Subscription. To pay with PayPal without a credit card linked to the account, the full purchase total must sit in your PayPal balance. TCGplayer suggests using a confirmed PayPal address.
How is TCGplayer Subscription billed?
TCGplayer Subscription costs $8.99 a month. You are charged on the same day each month, or on the last day of a shorter month. Pay with Visa, Mastercard or PayPal, and cancel anytime from your account management page.
How do I pay with a TCGplayer gift card?
Redeem the gift card code under Redeem Gift Card in your account. The balance becomes Store Credit, which can take up to 24 hours to appear. Apply it on the Review and Pay screen, and pay any remainder by card or PayPal.
About TCGplayer
TCGplayer is an online marketplace for trading card games, owned by eBay since 2022. Buyers shop singles and sealed product from thousands of independent sellers and hobby stores, and TCGplayer Direct orders are checked at its Louisville, Kentucky Authentication Center. TCGplayer Subscription adds free tracked Direct shipping and extra store credit.
- Website
- tcgplayer.com
- Support
- help.tcgplayer.com
- Billed by
- TCGplayer Inc.
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
- Products
- TCGplayer Direct, Marketplace Singles, Booster Boxes
- Users
- Millions of hobbyist buyers, 2022
