You can pay your AWS bill using a credit card that you have added to your AWS account. Here’s how:
1. Add a Credit Card to Your AWS Account (if you haven’t already):
a. Sign in to the AWS Management Console and open the AWS Billing and Cost Management console at: https://console.aws.amazon.com/costmanagement/ b. In the navigation pane, choose Payment preferences. c. Choose Add payment method. d. Enter your credit card information (card number, expiration date, CVV). e. (Optional) For Set as default payment method, select whether you want this card to be your primary payment method. f. Enter your card’s billing address. g. (Optional) Add any relevant tags. h. Choose Add payment method.
2. Pay Your AWS Bill:
AWS typically charges your default payment method automatically at the beginning of each month. However, if you need to make a manual payment or use a different card:
a. Open the AWS Billing and Cost Management console at: https://console.aws.amazon.com/costmanagement/ b. In the navigation pane, choose Payments. c. The Payments due table will list any outstanding invoices. If there are no invoices listed, you don’t need to take any action. d. If there are outstanding invoices, select the invoice you want to pay. e. Choose Complete payment. f. On the Complete a payment page, your default payment method will be selected if eligible. To use a different payment method or choose an eligible one, click Change. g. Confirm the payment summary and choose Verify and pay.
Important Points:
- Accepted Credit Cards: AWS generally accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Pliant credit cards. They may also accept prepaid or debit cards.
- Default Payment Method: You can designate a default credit card in the Payment preferences section of the Billing and Cost Management console. This card will be charged automatically each month.
- Manual Payments: You can make manual payments at any time through the Payments page.
- Payment Failure: If AWS cannot charge your credit card, you will receive an email notification. You should then update your payment information or try making a manual payment.
- Billing Console: The AWS Billing and Cost Management console is your central place to manage payment methods, view bills, track costs, and manage AWS credits.
By following these steps, you can easily pay your AWS bill using a credit card associated with your AWS account. Remember to keep your payment information up to date in the AWS Billing and Cost Management console.