> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://upstash-worktree-docs-descriptions.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add a Payment Method

Upstash does not require a credit card for Free databases. For paid databases, you need to add at least one payment method. To add one:

1. Sign in to the [Upstash Console](https://console.upstash.com).
2. Click your profile in the top right and select `Account` from the dropdown.
3. Open the `Billing` tab.
4. Click `Add Your Card`.
5. Enter your name and card information in the form that appears:

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/upstash-worktree-docs-descriptions/mymEY_IZOb5e87qM/img/addpaymentmethod/ccform.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mymEY_IZOb5e87qM&q=85&s=fa74c68c1206f39a6290b09835a7049a" width="1173" height="855" data-path="img/addpaymentmethod/ccform.png" />
</Frame>

You can save multiple cards and pick one as the default. Payments are charged from the default card.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/upstash-worktree-docs-descriptions/mymEY_IZOb5e87qM/img/addpaymentmethod/cardlist.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mymEY_IZOb5e87qM&q=85&s=ee9b0861e49f4c0c89b73b8d2451c8ec" width="1121" height="464" data-path="img/addpaymentmethod/cardlist.png" />
</Frame>

## Payment Security

Upstash does not store credit card information on its servers. Payments are processed by [Stripe](https://stripe.com/docs/security/stripe).