Payment methods
CertCentral supports multiple payment methods based on your account type and billing configuration. Payment methods determine how certificate orders, renewals, and subscription services are billed.
Available payment methods
The following payment methods may be available in CertCentral, depending on account eligibility:
Payment method | How it works | Key considerations |
|---|---|---|
Credit or debit card | Pay per order or store a card for reuse | Stored per user, and not shared across the account |
Account balance | Use prepaid funds stored in your account | Supports automatic renewal |
Purchase orders | Submit orders for invoicing and later payment | Available to qualified accounts |
Credit or debit card payments
Use for one-time purchases, renewals, or stored payments
Card details are stored per user and not shared across the account
Automatic renewal requires a valid stored payment method
Account balance payments
Use prepaid funds deposited into your account
Enable automatic renewal for certificates
Purchase order payments
Use purchase orders (POs) for invoiced billing
Available only to qualified accounts
How payment methods affect workflows
The default payment method is used for most certificate orders unless another method is selected
Some certificate types or account configurations require prepayment
Auto-renewal requires a valid stored payment method at the time of renewal
Access to payment settings
Access to payment methods and billing settings depends on assigned user roles. Administrators can control which users can view or modify payment information.
What's next
Deactivate an account credit card when a saved card expires or is no longer needed