# Is a credit card required to make an online bid?

> Source: https://support.associationsphere.com/is-a-credit-card-required-to-make-an-online-bid  |  Updated: 2024-04-08T19:31:24Z

1.  Yes, the bidder must have a credit card on file in their portal account in order to place a bid.

2.  Bidders who have a portal account, but do not have a credit card on file will be asked to provide the information if they attempt to place a bid. They can click on **Payment Options** to open their account.

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3.  This will take them to a screen to add a credit card and they will click on **+Add credit card.**

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4.  They will enter their address information if missing and the credit card number.

5.  The software accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

6.  They will click on the blue **Save**button to update the information.

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