Local payment method support

[vio777]

Hey Spotify Team and Community,

I've been using Spotify for a while now, and there's something I think could make a huge difference for users around the world: better support for local payment methods.

Right now, depending on where you live, your payment options can be pretty limited. A lot of people I know want to subscribe to Premium but can't because they don't have access to credit cards or the international payment options Spotify currently accepts. In my country Nepal, for example, almost everyone uses digital wallets like eSewa and Khalti for online payments, but we can't use them for Spotify. The same goes for other regions where people rely on mobile money, bank transfers, or other local payment solutions.

If Spotify could integrate the payment methods people actually use in their daily lives, it would open up Premium to so many more users who are currently left out. It would also cut down on failed payments and make the whole experience smoother for everyone.

I really think this could help Spotify grow in emerging markets while making things more convenient for existing users too. Would love to hear what others think about this!

[Joan]

Updated on 2025-11-10

Hey @vio777,

Thanks for bringing your feedback to the Idea Exchange!

We’re closing this idea since it doesn’t meet one of our Idea Exchange guidelines, namely point 7: No pricing, subscription or content related requests.

Thanks for understanding.