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Can you pay for hosting or a VPN with GCash or Maya?

Most international providers take cards and PayPal; few name Philippine e-wallets. Use the checker to see which providers list the method you want, based on their own payment pages.

Payment method checker

Pick how you want to pay. We show which providers name that method on their own pages.

Payment methods by provider
ProviderNamed on its pagesNotes
Hostinger (PH site)VPSGCash, Visa / Mastercard (incl. a virtual card), PayPal, Google Pay, CryptoHostinger PH lists “Globe cash”, and its refund policy names GCash: GCash payments are refunded to your Hostinger balance only, not back to GCash. Source
ScalaHostingManaged VPSVisa / Mastercard (incl. a virtual card), PayPal, Bank transferTerms say payments are accepted by credit card, PayPal or bank transfer; unverified PayPal accounts are not accepted. Source
CloudwaysManaged cloudVisa / Mastercard (incl. a virtual card), PayPalPricing page FAQ lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal. Source
VultrCloud VPSVisa / Mastercard (incl. a virtual card), PayPal, CryptoDocs list cards, crypto via BitPay, PayPal, Alipay and UnionPay. Apple Pay and Google Pay are not accepted. Source
KinstaManaged WordPressVisa / Mastercard (incl. a virtual card)Billing docs: Visa, Mastercard/Maestro, Amex and Discover. No PayPal. Wire/ACH for annual plans only. Charged in USD by its UK branch, so enable international transactions. Source
NordVPNVPNVisa / Mastercard (incl. a virtual card), PayPal, Google Pay, GrabPay, CryptoPricing page lists cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, UnionPay, GrabPay, crypto and region-specific options. Source
SurfsharkVPNVisa / Mastercard (incl. a virtual card), PayPal, Google Pay, CryptoSupport article lists cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, crypto and region-specific options. Source
ExpressVPNVPNVisa / Mastercard (incl. a virtual card), PayPal, Google PayPricing page lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Source

Checked 13 Nov 2026. Checkout pages can show different options by country, so confirm before you pay.

If your e-wallet isn’t listed

  • If your e-wallet gives you a Visa or Mastercard (physical or virtual), it can work anywhere cards are accepted. Check in the app that online and international payments are switched on.
  • Prices in US dollars are converted by your card issuer, which may add a fee and use its own exchange rate.
  • Some providers check cards with a small temporary hold when you add them.

Before you pay

  • Refunds can differ by method. Hostinger, for example, refunds GCash payments to your Hostinger balance, not back to GCash.
  • Auto-renewal usually needs a card or PayPal on file; e-wallet payments may need manual renewal.
  • Keep receipts if you need them for business expenses.

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