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# Add payment methods

> Add a payment method via Stripe to continue using Retell services after the trial.

Adding a payment method is required before you can purchase phone numbers or use Retell services after the trial period. We use Stripe to securely process all payments.

## Adding Your Payment Method

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Billing">
    Go to the Billing tab in your dashboard

    <Frame caption="Access billing settings from your dashboard">
      <img height="700" src="https://mintcdn.com/retellai/zL2HeUqUnagEN9eK/images/b1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zL2HeUqUnagEN9eK&q=85&s=2abd92af92600ecf0bbf8d4fff1f04e3" alt="billing_1.png" data-path="images/b1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Payment Settings">
    Click "Change payment methods" to open payment settings

    <Frame caption="Open payment method settings">
      <img height="700" src="https://mintcdn.com/retellai/zL2HeUqUnagEN9eK/images/b2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zL2HeUqUnagEN9eK&q=85&s=2a59e5d7d4d78bc8b53508c76aa29d46" alt="billing_2.png" data-path="images/b2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add New Payment Method">
    In the Stripe portal, click "Add payment method" and enter your payment details. Your payment information is securely handled by Stripe.

    <Frame caption="Add your payment details in Stripe">
      <img height="700" src="https://mintcdn.com/retellai/zL2HeUqUnagEN9eK/images/b3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=zL2HeUqUnagEN9eK&q=85&s=af4154efef98bddd76e5103938fdb6e7" alt="billing_3.png" data-path="images/b3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>