PaymentsPublished May 22nd, 2024Updated May 28th1 min read
Payment rail updates: cards, wallets, and region checks
New payment rules are showing up in checkout flows. Here is a quick guide to what changed and how to stay compliant.
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Payment rules vary by storefront and can shift without notice.
Checkout rules shifted quietly this month. If your usual payment method stopped working, the fix is often a small compliance update.
What changed
- More storefronts now validate card issuance region before approving renewals.
- Wallet-based payments expanded, but some markets still require a local fallback card.
- Prepaid cards became less reliable for annual plans in a few high-risk regions.
Quick checks before you subscribe
- Confirm the billing country matches the storefront country.
- Keep a backup payment method on file.
- Avoid last-minute renewals if you expect a price change soon.
Why this matters
Payment enforcement tends to roll out gradually. Catching it early helps you keep the lowest verified plan active without interruptions.
