How to pay for Contabo with a VirtCardPay card
- Open @VirtCardPaybot in Telegram and press Start.
- Top up your balance with USDT (TRC-20 or BEP-20) or TON.
- Issue a Mastercard in euros (EUR): it has no merchant restrictions.
- You enter the card at checkout on contabo.com; changing the payment method or turning on automatic payments is done in the Contabo customer panel.
- If a 3-D Secure confirmation is requested, the code arrives as a message in the bot.
Card pricing
| Card issue | $6 / €6 + 4% |
|---|---|
| On the card at issue | from $30 / €30 |
| Total to start | from $37.50 / €37.50 |
| Card top-up | 4%, from $30 / €30 |
The exact amount is shown in the bot before you confirm.
Contabo plans
| Cloud VPS 4 (regular price) | €5.50 per month |
|---|---|
| Cloud VPS 4 (first 24 months, promo) | €4.40 per month |
Paying for Contabo: what to know
- You choose the currency (EUR, USD or GBP) when ordering, regardless of your country or server location. Pick euros to match a Mastercard EUR card.
- The price depends on the contract term: Cloud VPS 4 is €5.50/mo, or €4.40/mo on a 24-month term. The minimum term is 1 month, and later renewals can't be shorter than the first.
- The site lets you toggle prices with or without VAT. The cart total depends on the country in your profile, so check it before paying.
- Prepaid plans can be cancelled with no notice period, while postpaid ones need 4 weeks' notice.
- Contabo doesn't take crypto, so top up the card in advance through the VirtCardPay bot with USDT, TON or SBP.
If the payment fails
- Check the balance of the card itself, not the main balance in the bot: the charge goes to the card.
- Re-enter the number, expiry date and CVC: a typo is a common reason for a decline.
- Don't retry many times in a row: payment systems may temporarily decline frequent attempts. Wait and try again.
- Still not working? Message support at @VirtCardPaySupportbot and we'll sort it out.
FAQ
Which currency should I pay Contabo in?
Euros: it's Contabo's main currency, and a Mastercard EUR card means no conversion loss. You choose the currency at checkout.
Why is the cart total higher than the site price?
Site prices can be shown with or without VAT. The cart applies tax for the country in your profile, and the amount depends on the contract term.
Can I pay Contabo monthly?
Yes, the minimum contract is one month. Longer terms are cheaper per month, but renewals then can't be shorter than that term.
How much do I need to put on the card?
At issue, from $30 / €30 goes straight onto the card. After that, top up from $30 / €30; the top-up fee is 4%. Keep the charge amount on the card plus a small margin.
Is it safe?
Only you see the card details — in the bot and your dashboard. 3-D Secure codes arrive in Telegram, and you can freeze the card in one tap.
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