I’d like to get myself the pro membership (or “sudoers”, as it seems to be called here) account.
I’ve noticed the only payment methods are by credit card. I don’t have a credit card, I have a debit card.
I also have a paypal account, perhaps it’s an idea to add that as an option? I will not get a credit card, as they are totally insecure and prone to fraud. As such I cannot get a pro account.
Is it possible to fix this issue?
I have always found that my debit card functions perfectly well as a credit card.
Did you try it?
I have Maestro. However, I cannot pay outside of Europe with this card it seems. Oddly enough, this is a make by Mastercard, however it does not equal Mastercard (how do we love complicated).
They seem to want to get rid of it. How long it will take, I do not know.
Perhaps the admin can include other payment modes. I use PayPal for everything I can.
I have similar problems with the French card system Carte Bleue to make payments
Maybe you could buy a “gift card” that is backed by Visa or Mastercard and acts like a credit card.
I too would like the option of PayPal… I’d probably sign up next payday (monthly pay sucks)…
Thanks for your interest in becoming a Pro member @xahodo @daniel.m.tripp
It’s FOSS uses Ghost framework and Ghost’s membership feature uses Stripe as the only payment option.
However, PayPal can still be used, although through a manual process.
You make the membership payment ($55) using this PayPal link:
You may also use: https://ko-fi.com/itsfoss (it accepts PayPal)
And then you send an email to hello@itsfoss.com with the details on the transaction (like your PayPal email ID, the transaction number and your email ID for It’s FOSS membership).
Then, I will manually activate your Pro membership 
It’s manual but at least an option
Bummer - I have $80 AUD in my paypal - but that’s not enough to take up the offer of lifetime membership by 07/01/2025 for $76 USD - and I don’t get paid till 15th January… Bummer! I wish the offer was $76 AUD 
I plonked that money in there to take advantage of Bandcamp Friday (where artists get 100% of royalties) - but Bandcamp are no longer doing Bandcamp Friday as of 2025 (is this early signs of them being enshittified?) - but even so - the “carve up” is much fairer to the “CONTENT CREATORS” than parasite platforms like Spotify (they’re pure scum - they don’t have a product - like US HMO’s, but reap billions) or iTunes…
Damn - I’m old enough to remember when the AUD was BIGGER than the USD (early 1970’s)…
Hello @daniel.m.tripp
Don’t worry. Get it for AUD $80. You have been an ardent community member for so long. I can do this much for you
Please drop me a mail when you make the transaction. It’s manual process and the emails make it easier to keep track of which lifetime membership payment-request has been completed.
Done… Cheers - much appreciated…
Your lifetime Plus membership is now active on It’s FOSS and Linux Handbook.
Thanks for your continued support
Cheers MATE - much appreciated!