Billing FAQs

 

Overview

This article lists some FAQs related to common billing issues.

Fees and refunds

Does DreamHost offer a money-back guarantee?

See this article to view DreamHost's refund policies.

How can I prevent my hosting services from renewing automatically?

Each DreamHost service automatically renews at the end of its service period. The only way to prevent a service from renewing is to end it before it automatically renews. It’s possible to end each DreamHost service without closing the account. See this article for further information.

Payment options

Can I pre-pay for services?

There are many pre-paid yearly plans to choose from, depending on which product you'd like to add. See the following links for further details:

Can I use cryptocurrencies to pay for DreamHost services?

Cryptocurrencies are currently not available for use at DreamHost.

What currency does DreamHost use?

DreamHost accepts only US Dollars.

What payment options are available?

DreamHost accepts credit cards, PayPal, checks, or money orders as a form of payment. All payment types can be made through the web panel except for money orders. DreamHost only accepts checks or money orders drawn on U.S. banks and denominated in US Dollars.

For more information on billing, please visit the payment methods article.

AutoPay

What is AutoPay, and why is it enabled?

AutoPay allows you to automatically pay for your DreamHost services without worrying about manual payments every month — your credit/debit card (or PayPal) is charged for DreamHost services on a set schedule. Please note the following about AutoPay:

  • When you use a credit card or PayPal to pay for a hosting service, your account is automatically set to AutoPay.
  • Your account is auto-renewed on the hosting service's billing cycle date. You can check the renewal date at any time by opening the Manage Account page in your panel. See this article for more information.
  • DreamHost sends you early reminders about the upcoming renewal and the expected renewal period.

You can view your AutoPay selections at any time on the Manage Payments page. Visit DreamHost's Terms of Service page for more details.

See this article to learn more about how to prevent your hosting services from renewing automatically.

Can I set up an automatic debit from PayPal or my credit/debit card?

Yes. See this article for instructions on how to set up AutoPay.

How do I fix AutoPay errors?

See this article to resolve AutoPay errors.

General questions

How do I contact someone from Billing?

Support is one unified team. Please submit a ticket and a team member will respond back as soon as possible.

How do I get a breakdown of what I’m paying for?

You can visit the Manage Account page to get a breakdown of all of your services and usage.

Can I get an extension to pay my bill?

If your account has a service balance that's 30 days past due, the web panel will become restricted until the balance is resolved.

Yes. See this article for more information.

Does DreamHost offer any special discounts for charitable organizations?

Yes. To take advantage of DreamHost's charitable non-profit discount program, please view the non-profit Discount page.

This discount is applicable to a single Shared hosting package per organization. Hosting packages that are already discounted as the result of a sale or other special promotion are not eligible to receive this discount. You must first sign up for a hosting package at the full price before the discount can be applied.

What is DreamHost’s billing address for payments made by mail?

You can mail payments to:

DreamHost
PMB #257
417 Associated Road
Brea, CA 92821
USA

Are there any special details to consider when making a payment by mail?

There are a few things to keep in mind if you are submitting a payment via mail:

  • If you are mailing in a check payment, please make sure that you write your account number on the check. This ensures that the payment is processed to the correct account. Checks missing the account number will be returned to you undeposited.
  • It can take 3 weeks for a check payment (or money order) to clear and be applied to your account. DreamHost only accepts checks or money orders drawn on U.S. banks and denominated in US Dollars. Please mail in your check payment early to ensure that your account is not suspended while DreamHost waits for your financial institution to approve the funds. If you need a payment extension or mailed the check late, please contact the DreamHost support team on the Contact Support page to request an extension.

Can I download a W-9 form for DreamHost?

Some customers may require a Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Form W-9) to submit a payment for DreamHost services.

See this page to download a signed W-9 form for DreamHost LLC.

Where can I view my billing invoices?

You can view a full history of your invoices in your panel. See this article for details.

Can the billing plan be switched at any time?

Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade between Shared Hosting monthly or yearly payments or even upgrade to a VPS, Dedicated, or DreamPress hosting plan whenever you like.

Security

What credit card information does DreamHost store?

DreamHost does not store credit card information. When you use your credit card, tokens replace your data before passing it to the credit card processor to verify the transaction is valid.

These tokens cannot be used with any other payment-related transactions, so your data remains secure.

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