Why is a payment method required when creating a Roku account?|Why is a payment method needed?

When you create a Roku account, you will be prompted to add a payment method to let you purchase hardware and entertainment directly through your streaming device or account.

  • Note: Roku accounts are free. There's never any charge for creating a Roku account.

Having a payment method on your Roku account gives you these benefits:

  • Instant sign-up: Quickly start free trials and subscriptions through Roku with your saved payment method and start watching right away.
  • Special offers: Get personalized deals and free trials.
  • Easy subscription management: Subscribe, cancel, and manage all your subscriptions through Roku in one place.
  • See your purchase history: Review detailed invoices as well as monthly spend trends in your Roku account anytime

You can update or remove your payment method anytime in your Roku account.

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