PayPal, meet Bits
Update: As of January 25th, 2018 we have added PayPal as a payment method for Bits in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Korea (USD), Taiwan, and Thailand
Shortly after TwitchCon we began introducing new features that make it easier for you to show love to your favorite streamers with Bits and Subs. Today, we’re happy to announce the next: starting now, you’ll be able to buy Bits with PayPal in the US, EU and other countries (see the full list of countries in the FAQ below).
We think this one will open the door to Bits for many of you who, until now, weren’t able to participate in glorious Cheer hype moments like these…
FAQ
Where will I see the option to buy Bits with PayPal?
A. If you are in the US or one of the countries listed below, you can buy Bits on any Twitch channel that has Bits enabled by clicking the ‘Get Bits’ button above the video player. Once you select the bundle you want to buy, you will be able to choose PayPal as a payment method. PayPal may be an option when purchasing bits on iOS and Android devices if you reside in a country where Apple or Google offer PayPal for in-app purchases.
Do Bits still include protection from chargebacks for the streamer, even if they were bought with PayPal?
A. Yes, Bits still provides chargeback protection for the streamer whether they were purchased via PayPal or another method.
I bought Bits thru Amazon in the past, but I’d like to switch to PayPal. How do I do that?
A. Begin your Bits purchase as usual. Once you reach the confirmation screen shown below, click on “Change payment service” in the upper right, and then you will see the option to choose PayPal for your purchase.
In which countries is Bits purchase with PayPal available?
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, South Korea (USD), Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America