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Nweindav's avatar
Nweindav
Helpful | Level 5
8 years ago

Unable to update payment information

I am on an annual subscription to dropbox.  My payment was set up to automatically paid upon renew with my credit card. Since my last renewal my credit card was updated with a new expiration date.  Dropbox declined my payment. While I tried countless times, I was unable to update my credit card information on their website.  I had at least five chat sessions with sales (the only drobbox personel you can have live communication with) and they were totally unable and unequipped to provide any support.  Technical support is only done through online requests. I deleted cookies and cleared my cache as suggested in the community help center with no success. I logged in using "incognito" on the Chrome browser as recommended, with no success.  I submitted a formal tech support request and got a ticket#. I am waiting for a reply.  It has only been a day.  It is totally impossible to talk with anyone in technical support (no phone numbers except for sales) or to use the chat line to speak with a technician. There is no way to get in touch with anyone at drobox who can accept a payment if you are unable to update your payment information online. Like a monkey with a typewriter, I finally changed my payment option from Visa to Paypal. The transaction was processed immediately. Ironically, my Paypal account is linked to the same Visa credit card I was so frustratingly trying to use to make the payment.

If you are having the same problem let dropbox know.  Maybe they will make it easier to communicate with tech support when there is a problem.

  • Jane's avatar
    Jane
    6 years ago
    Hey Amanaman, it would be worth noting that we have limited visibility to the possible causes of a failed payment on our tools, since your bank or payment vendor keeps that information hidden for your protection. As this inquiry pertains to sensitive information that can’t be discussed on the Community, we usually advise discussing payment-related concerns through our Official Support channel. 
     
    Because I understand that you wish to resolve that asap on your end, I ran a search on our system, I located your open Support request there & I could see that a specialized technician replied back to you earlier today within the day. 
     
    Please do let me know here if you haven’t been able to locate their message or you need further assistance in any way & I’ll do my best to check back with you soon. Thanks! 
  • ChoonHwee's avatar
    ChoonHwee
    Explorer | Level 4

    Have the same issue updating my payment method. Dropbox really have to resolving this issue or I will have to choose other cloud storage options.

  • ShawnColes's avatar
    ShawnColes
    New member | Level 2

    Have the same exact problem. Need to change Credit cards on my account and the website just won't let you.

  • kalittle's avatar
    kalittle
    New member | Level 2

    It's January and they still haven't fixed it, nor will they reply to my email about the problem. Luckily, I stumbled across this post and decided to pay with Paypal, and it took the payment right away. I was also about to change storage providers, because I don't believe in having to chase a company to take my money. Need something with at least a basic level of support.

    • ccodlin's avatar
      ccodlin
      New member | Level 2

      I have the exact same problem. This is insane. It's as though Dropbox is begging me to move my storage to another provider.

      • Jane's avatar
        Jane
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

        Hey ccodlin

        That's not right, we don't want you to go! Let's see what we can do to have this sorted. 

        As a first step, could you try accessing your Account page through an incognito browsing window and see if the payment gets through from there? 

        If this persists, please let me know in your reply! 

        Warm regards, 
        JaneA
  • Bobster75's avatar
    Bobster75
    New member | Level 2

    I was facing the same, I have changed it to another credit card. Very frustrating I was thinking it was my bad. I hope Dropbox can solve this!?

     

    B

  • Fearg's avatar
    Fearg
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

    Hi,

    I'm sorry we're not making it easy to pay us! :see_no_evil:

    It sounds like though if you have tried a few times to update your payment information that you may be hitting a payment request limit. While this limit exists for your protection it can get in the way sometimes.

    This limit should reset after 24hrs but if it does not please submit a support request and we will be able to help update your billing:

    http://bit.ly/cm-support

  • MaryHenry's avatar
    MaryHenry
    New member | Level 2

    I upgraded my account two days ago but my credit card still shows the charge as "pending" and my Dropbox account does not reflect the upgrade.  I have used the same card (which is still active) for prior payments with no problem. It seems that the next action is on Dropbox's part, to accept and process the payment. How long does that usually take?  How should I proceed if this state remains unchanged?  Thanks for your help.

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

      Hi MaryHenry, welcome to our Community! 

      When you purchase a plan, the upgrade takes place immediately. 

      Have you tried contacting your bank? They should be able to share some insight on this, and let you know why the charge is pending. 

      Keep me posted on what you find.
       

  • Shinoda's avatar
    Shinoda
    Explorer | Level 3

    I would like to try a free trial and I select the payment, Paypal. However, in the next window, I am asked to type my credit card info.  

    Is there any way I can use my bank account for the Dropbox payment?

    • Hannah's avatar
      Hannah
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

      Hey Shinoda, thanks for reaching out to our Community and apologies for the delay!

       

      Are you still having an issue with this or were you able to figure it out?

       

      Keep me posted.

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