The payment methods you can use to purchase a Calm Premium subscription depend entirely on where you are making the purchase. We accept a variety of payment options across our website, the Apple App Store, and the Google Play Store.
Method 1: Purchasing on the Calm Website (calm.com)
When you buy a subscription directly through our website, your billing is managed directly by Calm. We currently accept:
Most major Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
Debit Cards (Must be tied to a major credit network like Visa or Mastercard)
PayPal
Google Pay
Apple Pay (Available if browsing on a supported Apple device)
Method 2: Purchasing via the Apple App Store (iPhone/iPad)
If you upgrade your subscription inside the Calm app on an iOS device, your payment is processed entirely by Apple. You can use any payment method linked to your Apple ID, which typically includes:
Apple Pay
Credit or Debit Cards
PayPal
Method 3: Purchasing via the Google Play Store (Android)
If you upgrade inside the Calm app on an Android device, your payment is processed entirely by Google Play. You can use any payment method linked to your Google account, which typically includes:
Google Pay
Credit or Debit Cards
PayPal
🎁 A Note on Calm Gift Cards
If you received a Calm Gift Card, it cannot be entered as a standard "payment method" during checkout. Instead, it acts as a prepaid code that you redeem to activate your subscription. (Learn how here: Redeem Calm Gift Card: Where to Enter Code & Activation Steps). If you are looking to buy a Calm Gift Card for someone else at calm.com/gift, please note that we only accept Credit Cards and PayPal for these specific purchases.
Need to Change Your Current Payment Method?
If your current card has expired or you want to switch your payment type before your next renewal, please see our guide here: Update Credit Card & Billing Info for Calm Subscription