A payment method is different from a payout method, which is how you receive your earnings. Payment methods are used by VGCM to collect payments from you—for instance, if you’re enrolled in health coverage, the payment method on file may be used to collect your monthly premiums.
Adding a Payment Method
To add your first payment method, navigate to Settings in the left-hand panel and select Payout & Payment Methods, then click show payment method, which will always appear underneath the payout method:
Click the Add payment method button:
In the popup window, choose whether you'd like to add a Bank account or a Credit card, then click Continue:
Connecting a Bank Account
If you chose to add a Bank account, you'll be prompted with a pop-up to connect through our trusted partner, Plaid. Then, follow the prompts:
Select your banking institution from the menu and proceed to enter your relevant account details.
Once finished, be sure to set as default the payment method that you just added!
Adding a Credit or Debit Card
If you chose to add a Credit card, you'll be prompted to enter the card number, expiration date, CVC, and zip code. Then click Continue.
To set the card as your default payment method, click the pencil icon to its right:
Select the Default Payment method checkbox, then click Update:
You'll see the card listed as the Default payment method:
Updating Payment Methods
To add or update your payment methods, navigate to Settings in the left-hand panel and select Payout & Payment Methods.
To add an additional payment method, click the manage payment method button, then follow the steps to add a new payment method.
To update an existing payment method, click the pencil icon to its right:
In the Edit payment method pop-up, you can:
Select the Default Payment method box and click Update to set that option as your default payment option.
Click the Delete payment method button to remove it.
For questions about updating your payment method, please contact our Support Team.