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If you’ve gone through SiteGround’s checkout looking for a PayPal button and couldn’t find one, you’re not missing anything. PayPal isn’t listed on SiteGround’s order pages. SiteGround does accept PayPal, though. You just have to go through its support team instead of a checkout toggle.

Here’s how it works for new orders and for renewals, based on SiteGround’s own knowledge base.

The Short Answer

  • Yes, SiteGround accepts PayPal — even though it isn’t shown on the order pages.
  • The checkout page takes cards: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The methods available can vary by region.
  • PayPal goes through support. For renewals, there’s a specific Help Center path, covered below. For a first order, you’ll need to either pay by card or ask SiteGround’s team for help.

Why You Might Want PayPal

A few common reasons:

  • You’d rather not store card details with another service
  • Your card doesn’t reliably handle international or recurring charges
  • You already manage most of your online spending through PayPal

If any of these apply, the process below is worth the extra step.

New Customers: Your Two Options

Since PayPal doesn’t appear at checkout, new customers usually take one of two routes.

Option 1: Place the First Order by Card

The most straightforward path is to complete signup and your hosting purchase with a credit card on SiteGround’s website. Once your account exists, you can arrange future renewals through PayPal using the steps in the next section.

This works well if your only concern is ongoing billing, or if you have a card that works for a one-time payment but you’d rather not keep it on file long term.

Option 2: Contact SiteGround Before You Order

If you can’t or don’t want to use a card at all, contact SiteGround’s team before placing your order and ask them to help you set it up with PayPal. Explain that you’d like to pay by PayPal for a new hosting account, and tell them which plan you want.

Existing Customers: Renewing With PayPal

For renewals, SiteGround’s knowledge base spells out the exact path:

  1. Log in to your SiteGround Client Area.
  2. Open the Help Center.
  3. Go to Contact Us.
  4. Select Billing and account management.
  5. Select Renewal of services.
  6. Choose Renewal via PayPal, then follow the prompts to reach a support representative, who will handle the PayPal renewal with you.

Where to Find Support

SiteGround’s support is accessed from inside your Client Area: click the ? icon in the top-right corner to open the Help Center, then go to Contact Us. Live chat is SiteGround’s primary support channel. It also offers phone support in English, and tickets.

Before You Buy: Remember the Renewal Price

Whichever way you pay, SiteGround’s advertised prices are intro rates for the first term. Plans renew at the regular price. As of September 15, 2026, that’s $17.99/mo for StartUp, $29.99/mo for GrowBig, and $44.99/mo for GoGeek. Our SiteGround review breaks down the three-year cost of each plan.

FAQ

Does SiteGround accept PayPal? Yes. SiteGround’s knowledge base confirms you can use PayPal to pay for hosting services, even though PayPal isn’t listed on its order pages.

Why can’t I see PayPal at SiteGround’s checkout? PayPal isn’t shown on SiteGround’s order pages. The checkout accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards, with available methods varying by region. PayPal payments are arranged through SiteGround’s support team.

Can a new customer pay for SiteGround with PayPal? New customers typically either complete the first order by card and switch renewals to PayPal afterward, or contact SiteGround’s team before ordering to ask for help setting up the purchase with PayPal.

How do I renew my SiteGround hosting with PayPal? Log in to your Client Area, open the Help Center, go to Contact Us, select “Billing and account management,” then “Renewal of services,” and choose “Renewal via PayPal.” A support representative will handle the renewal with you.

What if my SMS verification code doesn’t arrive during signup? That’s a separate issue from payment method. See our guide to SiteGround’s SMS verification step.

Next Step

Once payment is sorted and your hosting account is active, it’s time to install WordPress and set up your dashboard.