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Users express a desire to upgrade their accounts to support Physics Forums but are hindered by the lack of payment options beyond PayPal. Some participants clarify that it is possible to use a credit card for PayPal transactions without creating an account. After receiving this information, one user successfully upgraded to a gold membership. The discussion highlights the importance of offering diverse payment methods to accommodate all users. Overall, the conversation underscores the community's willingness to support the forum despite payment challenges.
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Although I am not that interested in the listed perks, I would like to upgrade to show my support for PF. The reason I have not already done so is because I do not use paypal, and there are no other payment options. Although I do live near a university, I am not directly associated with it and I do not want to post my exact location.
 
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You can make payments through paypal with a credit card without having to obtain a paypal account, no?
 
cristo said:
You can make payments through paypal with a credit card without having to obtain a paypal account, no?

That is correct.
 
Thanks for the replies. I am now gold. :)
 
TurtleMeister said:
Thanks for the replies. I am now gold. :)

Lookin good, thanks for the support!
 

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