How to Fix Tinder Not Accepting Credit Card?

Tinder users cannot complete the purchase as Tinder does not accept credit cards. This very irritating problem requires it to be fixed as soon as possible.

Tinder is not accepting credit cards.

So, here in this article, we have researched and investigated the particular issue. We realized that there are many potential causes.

  • Wrong Credit Card Details: If you haven’t entered the credit card details properly, this is one of the most common reasons you cannot purchase on Tinder. So, in this case, it is worth checking the card details and entering them correctly.
  • Temporary App Bugs: Sometimes, the internal tinder issues and bugs start causing problems with the app and stop it from functioning properly, so make sure to restart the Tinder application and fix the problem.
  • Outdated Application: If you haven’t updated the Tinder application for a while, running the outdated application may cause various troubles. So, check if any update is available, update the Tinder application, and then try processing the payment.
  • Server Issues: The problem might be related to the server; if the Tinder server is running too busy or under maintenance, it won’t work in a dedicated manner and will cause problems. Waiting for some time and processing the payment might work for you.
  • Disabled transaction on your Credit card: Another scenario you would consider is you might have disabled the online transaction on your credit card. Moreover, if you have set the limit, then there are chances that you have already transacted up to the limit and, therefore, unable to make a purchase. Also, make sure the credit card online transactions are enabled.

Now that we have covered every applicable scenario that might be causing the problem. Below has a list of the confirmed fixes that worked for several affected users to solve the problem and successfully make the payment on Tinder.

1. Check Card Details Are Entered Correctly

The most common reason that might prevent the purchase on Tinder is that you haven’t entered your credit card details properly. So, it is recommended to cross-check the details on your credit card and the details you have entered in the Tinder payment options. And after checking it properly, you can proceed to the payment and see if you can purchase or not.

2. Wait for a Few Hours and Try Again

As Tinder is a web-based application, it runs on specific servers which can be down sometimes, and if the servers are down, then issues like these can happen. So, it is recommended to wait for some time and then try entering the credit card details again and check if it helps you to solve the issue.

3. Clear App Cache

Caches are the temporary data stored on the device to allow the app loading and every app store cache on the device. This is what sometimes starts causing the problem. The stored cache gets corrupted and starts conflicting and blocking certain actions on the app. Fortunately, clearing the Tinder application’s cache files can remove these sorts of bugs. To clear the cache files of Tinder, follow the steps given:

  1. Click on the Settings option on your device.
  2. Now scroll down and click on the Apps option.
  3. And click on the Manage Apps option.
    Click on Manage Apps
  4. Then in the list of applications, search for Tinder and tap on it.
  5. And click on the Clear cache button to clear all the application’s cache files.
    Clear Tinder cache
  6. Now launch the Tinder application and check if the issue is resolved or not.

4. Update Tinder

If you are using an outdated version of the Tinder application, then it can start causing the issue. Updating the application not only improves and brings new features but also fixes various bugs. So, updating the Tinder application and checking if the payment-related problem is resolved is recommended.

The steps to update the Tinder application may differ depending on your device. Below follow the steps as per your device.

4.1 Android:

  1. Launch Play Store and search for Tinder in the search bar.
  2. Click on the update button (if available) beside Tinder.
    Update Tinder App
  3. Now let Tinder update and once the process is done, launch the application and check if the issue is resolved or not.

4.2 iOS

  1. Visit the App Store and search for Tinder in the search bar.
  2. Now click on the update option beside Tinder.
  3. And once the process is done, launch the Tinder application and check if the Tinder not accepting credit card issue is resolved or not.

5. Make Payment through Website

If you are still unable to make the purchase in the Tinder application and have attempted processing the payment several times on Tinder application. Then try processing the payment through the official website of Tinder. To do so, follow the steps given:

  1. Open the browser on your phone and visit Tinder.com and log in with your credentials.
    Click on the Tinder website.
  2. Now click on the Pro option available at the top-right.
  3. Then choose the payment option you prefer and enter the payment details.
    Select the payment options
  4. Now let the process complete, and enjoy your Tinder Pro once it is done.

6. Update Payment Information

Many users who haven’t updated the payment option of Tinder then are likely to face problems while making a payment on Tinder using a Credit card. Here you need to update the payment information from the settings on your device. Follow the steps to do so:

6.1 iOS:

  1. Open the Tinder application, click on Settings, and then click on your Apple ID.
    Click on Tinder Settings
  2. Now click on the Payment and Subscription option.
  3. Then click on the Add payment option and then add your credit card details.
    Click on Add the payment option.
  4. Now add money from your credit card to your App Store wallet.
  5. Once it is done, launch the Tinder application and purchase Tinder pro through the App Store wallet option.

6.2 Android:

  1. Launch the Google Play Store application and click on the profile icon on the top right.
  2. Now click on the Payments & Subscriptions option.
    Open Payments & Subscriptions in the Google Play Store Menu
  3. Then add a payment option and buy Google Play credits.
  4. And select the amount and purchase Google Play credits.
  5. Now launch the Tinder application and buy the Pro subscription using Google Play credits.

7. Use a Different Payment Method

If none of the above-mentioned methods worked for you to fix Tinder not accepting credit card options, it is recommended to use other payment options available in the application to buy the premium subscription. There are many payment options available, like debit cards, net banking, and App store credits; use one of the options if the credit card option is not working.

It is estimated know you can fix Tinder not accepting credit card problems. I hope the solutions worked for you, but if you still see the problem, contact the Tinder support center and share your problem. Wait for their reply and check if you can make the payment using the credit card on Tinder.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hardeep Kaur


Hardeep is a passionate technical writer with more than 7 years of experience. She has a keen interest in PC games, Windows OS and everything surrounding it. She is a technology enthusiast and fascinated with technology since her childhood days.