# Is a credit card required to make an online bid?

> Source: https://support.donorview.com/is-a-credit-card-required-to-make-an-online-bid-dv  |  Updated: 2024-03-22T18:28:41Z

1. Yes, the bidder must have a credit card on file in their portal account in order to place a bid.

2. Bidders who have a portal account, but do not have a credit card on file will be asked to provide the information if they attempt to place a bid. They can click on **Payment Options** to open their account.

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3. This will take them to a screen to add a credit card and they will click on **+Add credit card.**

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4. They will enter their address information if missing and the credit card number.

5. DonorView accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

6. They will click on the blue **Save** button to update the information.

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