14 Streaming Services That Accept Prepaid Cards

Updated on July 5, 2025 • Written & edited by our Staff

When it comes to cashless payments, prepaid debit cards might not be the biggest standout—that would be credit cards and digital payment services like PayPal—but it does trump other options when it comes to access and convenience. You don't have to tie a prepaid card to an existing bank account, nor do you have to settle a stacked bill by the end of the month. Plus, prepaid cards make for thoughtful and useful gifts. 

The good news for cord-cutters is that many streaming services allow subscriptions and transactions made via prepaid cards. This includes major streaming platforms like Netflix, live TV streamers like Philo, and video rental services like Vidgo. But sadly, it excludes other favorites like Amazon Prime, The Criterion Channel, and Funimation.

Below, we round up all the best streaming services that accept prepaid cards. 

$82.99/month | 105 channels | 3 days free trial

Hulu with Live TV
You can sign up for Hulu through a Hulu gift card. That being said, once the entire amount of the gift card is used, the subscription will automatically be cancelled if there's no other payment option. Gift cards also can't be used for Premium Network Add-ons. You can also use prepaid debit cards from American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, but there has to be at least $1 for the temporary authorization hold.
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$9.99/month | 5 channels

Disney+
Like Hulu, Disney accepts prepaid Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover debit cards. They also accept Disney+ gift cards upon sign-up. If you do use one, your subscription would last until the value has been completed unless you add an additional payment method.
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$7.99/month | 75 channels

Peacock
Peacock recently released gift cards for their streaming service. Once redeemed, the gift card can be used for a subscription until the value has been fully used. Any remaining value less than a plan would remain as credit until an additional payment option has been added.
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$10.99/month

Starz
Starz offers gift cards for their service. If you're creating a new account, you can simply use the gift card until the value has been completed. That being said, gift cards is not eligible for any promos or discounts.
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$9.99/month | 7 days free trial

Apple TV+
As an Apple product, you can use Apple Gift Cards to pay for Apple TV+.
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$7.99/month

Netflix
Netflix was one of the first to offer gift cards for their subscriptions. You can use prepaid cards from Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover as well.
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$14.99/month | 30 days free trial

Mubi
Mubi has the option to gift a 3-month or 6-month subscription to another person, and they also have a 1-year gift card, but these needs to be paid by card or PayPal. However, Mubi does accept prepaid debit cards from American Express, Master Card, Maestro and VISA.
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$8.99/month | 7 days free trial

Shudder
While Shudder doesn't have a standalone gift card, Shudder allows US-issued prepaid cards from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
Go to Shudder
free | 7 days free trial

Crunchyroll
Technically, Crunchyroll doesn't allow prepaid cards to buy subscriptions directly. However, you should be able to use a prepaid card to buy gift cards for their subscription. Gift cards can be redeemed by new members without adding a payment method, though of course, the subscription ends when the value has been used up.
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As with any subscription service, streaming services usually require credit cards to make recurring payments. However, there are some viewers that want to stream that would rather use other methods. Prepaid cards aren't a popular payment method, but you can use one if you're trying to save up, or if you're just simply reluctant to share your actual credit card information online. We've listed some streaming services that reportedly accept prepaid cards, though this might vary depending on your location. We limited the list to prepaid cards, but for viewers who can't find the streaming service they're interested in, you can try to explore third party billing through Apple, Android, and the Google Play Store, which accept prepaid cards for their respective online wallets.