Why does Roku ask for a payment method?
Setting up a payment method in your Roku account gives you these benefits:
- Instant sign-up: Quickly start free trials and subscriptions with just a few clicks of your remote and start watching right away.
- Special offers: Get personalized deals and free trials.
- Easy subscription management: Subscribe, cancel, and manage all your subscriptions through Roku in one place.
- See your purchase history: Review detailed invoices as well as monthly spending trends in your Roku account anytime.
Note: After you buy your Roku device and set up your account, there are no extra monthly or yearly fees. You’ll only be charged if you sign up for a subscription or make other purchases.
How to add or update a payment method in your Roku account
You can add, update, or remove your payment method anytime.
- On the Roku website: Go to my.roku.com > Payment methods
- On your Roku device: Go to Settings > Payment methods
Note: You must cancel your subscriptions before removing your payment method.
Accepted payment methods
- Credit or debit card
- Apple Pay
- PayPal
- Cash App Pay
- Prepaid gift cards if the payment merchant (e.g., Visa, Discover) is accepted in your geographic region
How to add a PIN for extra security
When you add a payment method to your Roku account, we recommend creating a PIN to guard against unwanted charges.
More resources about Roku payments
If you have more questions about managing your account or subscriptions, check out these resources for help:
Last updated at 2/18/2026 3:18:45 AM
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