{"id":12901,"date":"2026-08-06T11:48:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/?p=12901"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:48:26","slug":"how-to-pay-google-developer-account-in-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-google-developer-account-in-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pay for a Google Developer Account in Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To pay for a Google Developer Account from Uganda, sign up on the Google Play Console and pay the one-time $25 registration fee with an international Visa or Mastercard. If your local bank card is declined, a virtual USD card is a reliable backup. Mobile money isn&#8217;t accepted directly, but it can sometimes fund an eligible card. Once payment goes through, Google runs an identity verification check before your account is fully approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s everything you need to get it right the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Pay for a Google Developer Account from Uganda?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Google accepts Play Console payments from Uganda; you just need the right kind of card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before you pay, make sure you have:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Google account you&#8217;ll use for your developer profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A government-issued ID for verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An international Visa or Mastercard (or <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/virtual-card\/uganda\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/virtual-card\/uganda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a virtual USD card<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stable internet connection for the registration flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supported payment methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local bank-issued Visa or Mastercard, with international\/online payments enabled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual USD cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Pay, as the checkout layer that processes your card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mobile money (MTN, Airtel) doesn&#8217;t work as a direct payment method; more on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does a Google Developer Account Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>$25, paid once.<\/strong> That&#8217;s the entire cost of registering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Question<\/th><th>Answer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Is it a subscription?<\/td><td>No, one-time fee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Does Google charge renewal fees?<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Does the price differ for Individual vs Organization?<\/td><td>No, both pay $25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Does the fee cover app submission costs later?<\/td><td>Yes, publishing itself is free after registration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The $25 Google Play Console fee is a one-time charge.<\/strong> You won&#8217;t be billed again for keeping your developer account active.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Google Play Console Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Play Console is the dashboard developers use to publish and manage Android apps. A &#8220;Google Developer Account&#8221; is really just your registered access to that dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Play Console<\/strong>: the platform where you upload apps, manage listings, and view analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Developer Account<\/strong>: your registration\/identity within that platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who needs one<\/strong>: anyone publishing an Android app: solo developers, students, agencies, and companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements Before Paying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-google-one-in-africa\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-google-one-in-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google account<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government-issued ID (for the verification step after payment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A payment card that supports international transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organization accounts only:<\/strong> a D-U-N-S number, which Google uses to verify registered businesses. If you don&#8217;t have one, you can request it free from Dun &amp; Bradstreet, but it can take a few days to issue; plan if you&#8217;re registering as an Organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step: How to Pay for a Google Developer Account in Uganda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/console\/developers\/preferences\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/console\/developers\/preferences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Visit Google Play Console<\/a><\/strong> and start the registration flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sign in<\/strong> with the Google account you want tied to your developer profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Individual or Organization.<\/strong> Individual is faster to set up; Organization needs the D-U-N-S number above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter your developer information<\/strong>: name, address, and contact details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click &#8220;Create Account and Pay.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter your Visa or Mastercard details<\/strong> when Google Pay prompts you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete payment.<\/strong> You should see a confirmation screen once the $25 charge clears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify your identity<\/strong> by uploading the ID Google requests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Google-developer-account-select-account-1024x382.png\" alt=\"Google developer account select account\" class=\"wp-image-12902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Google-developer-account-select-account-1024x382.png 1024w, https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Google-developer-account-select-account-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Google-developer-account-select-account-768x287.png 768w, https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Google-developer-account-select-account-1536x573.png 1536w, https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Google-developer-account-select-account.png 1859w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick note before you pay: billing name and address should match your card and ID exactly. Mismatches are one of the more common and most avoidable reasons registrations stall at verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment Methods That Work in Uganda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Local Bank Visa Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banks like Stanbic, Equity, and Centenary issue Visa cards that can work for this payment, but success depends less on the bank and more on your card&#8217;s settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International\/online payments must be switched on (often via your bank&#8217;s app)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your card needs enough balance to cover $25 plus a small buffer for currency conversion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some cards default to local-transactions-only until you enable cross-border payments yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no universal guarantee here; the same bank can issue both cards that sail through and cards that get flagged, depending on the account type and settings. If yours doesn&#8217;t work on the first try, check these settings before assuming the card itself is the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mastercard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mastercard works the same way as Visa for this purpose. It tends to succeed when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International transactions are enabled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The card is credit-class or a fully-featured debit card, not a basic local-use-only prepaid card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common issues mirror Visa&#8217;s: disabled international payments, insufficient FX buffer, or a card type Google&#8217;s payment processor doesn&#8217;t recognize as eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Virtual USD Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your bank card keeps failing, a virtual USD card is usually the fastest fix. These are dollar-denominated cards created specifically for online payments, so they sidestep the local-card issues above entirely: no international-payments toggle to hunt for, no FX buffer guesswork, since the card is already funded in USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re particularly useful if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your bank doesn&#8217;t support international online payments at all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need a dedicated card for recurring developer\/subscription tools rather than mixing it with your everyday spending card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ve had repeated declines and want to stop troubleshooting and just get registered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your local bank card doesn&#8217;t work, a virtual USD card such as <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EverTry<\/a> is one option that can simplify payment; it&#8217;s funded in USD, so no international-payments is setting to configure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison at a Glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Payment Method<\/th><th>Accepted by Google<\/th><th>Ease of Use<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Local Visa<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Depends on bank settings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mastercard<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>International payments must be enabled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virtual USD Card<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Very High<\/td><td>Good backup if a bank card fails<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MTN Mobile Money<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Can only fund supported cards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Airtel Money<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Cannot be entered into Google Pay<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Your Google Developer Payment Was Declined<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most declines trace back to one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Card doesn&#8217;t support international payments<\/strong>: the most common cause by far<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International payments disabled<\/strong>: enabled cards can still be switched off by default until you turn the setting on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insufficient balance<\/strong>: remember to budget slightly above $25 for conversion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foreign exchange conversion issues<\/strong>: some banks reject the transaction rather than auto-convert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary bank restriction<\/strong>: banks sometimes flag a first-time international charge as suspicious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google flagged the payment<\/strong>: mismatched billing details can trigger a hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Card verification failed<\/strong>: happens if the name or address on file doesn&#8217;t match what you entered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Error<\/th><th>Likely Cause<\/th><th>Fix<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Card Declined<\/td><td>International payments disabled<\/td><td>Enable online\/international transactions via your bank app<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payment Failed<\/td><td>Insufficient funds<\/td><td>Add a small buffer above $25 for FX conversion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invalid Card<\/td><td>Unsupported card type<\/td><td>Try a different Visa\/Mastercard, or use a virtual USD card<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verification Failed<\/td><td>Google couldn&#8217;t confirm your identity<\/td><td>Re-upload a clear, valid ID matching your registration details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google Pay Error<\/td><td>Payment profile issue<\/td><td>Review and correct your Google Payments profile details<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Pay Using MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not directly. Google Play Console&#8217;s checkout only accepts card payments through Google Pay; mobile money isn&#8217;t a listed payment method there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, mobile money isn&#8217;t entirely irrelevant: some providers let you fund a supported virtual card using mobile money as the top-up source, which then gets used for the actual Google payment. If you don&#8217;t have a bank card at all, that&#8217;s usually the more practical route than trying to open a new bank account just for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best alternatives if you rely on mobile money day-to-day:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask whether your virtual card provider supports mobile money top-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a bank card if you have one, even an infrequently used one, and just enable international payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall back to a virtual USD card funded through whatever method your provider supports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Play Console vs Google Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are two different things people often mix up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Google Play Console<\/th><th>Google Pay<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>What it is<\/td><td>Developer dashboard for publishing apps<\/td><td>Payment processing layer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What you do there<\/td><td>Register as a developer, manage app listings<\/td><td>Enter and store card details for charges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Do you need both?<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 Console is where you register, Pay is how you&#8217;re charged<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short: you register on Play Console, but the $25 charge itself is processed through Google Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens After You Pay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identity verification<\/strong>: Google checks the ID you uploaded against your registration details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account review<\/strong>: Google may take some time to confirm everything is in order, especially for Organization accounts with a D-U-N-S number attached.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approval timeline<\/strong>: This varies; straightforward Individual registrations tend to clear faster than Organization ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common verification mistakes<\/strong>: blurry ID photos, a name that doesn&#8217;t match your card or registration exactly, and incomplete address details are the most frequent causes of delay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Avoid Payment Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep enough balance to cover $25 plus a currency-conversion buffer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable international\/online transactions on your card before you start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your legal name matches across your ID, card, and Google registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check your billing address details before submitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid retrying the same failing card repeatedly; some banks flag accounts after multiple failed attempts, which can make the next try harder too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Google Developer Fee Refundable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google&#8217;s $25 registration fee is generally non-refundable once your account is created, since it&#8217;s meant as a one-time registration charge rather than a purchase you can return. If you believe you were charged in error, your best route is to contact Google Play Console support directly and explain the situation; refund decisions are handled case by case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much is a Google Developer Account?<\/strong> $25, paid once during registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the fee one-time?<\/strong> Yes. There are no renewal or subscription charges tied to keeping your developer account active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is a Google Developer Account free?<\/strong> No, publishing apps requires the one-time $25 registration fee. Using Android and building apps for personal, non-published use doesn&#8217;t require it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I pay in UGX?<\/strong> Google charges in USD. Your bank or card provider handles the UGX-to-USD conversion on their end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does Google automatically convert currency?<\/strong> Google itself charges in USD; the conversion happens on your card issuer&#8217;s side, which is also where conversion fees, if any, get applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I use Google Pay?<\/strong> Yes, Google Pay is how the card payment is processed during registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I use MTN Mobile Money?<\/strong> Not directly. It may be usable to fund an eligible card, but it can&#8217;t be entered as a payment method on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I use Airtel Money?<\/strong> Same as MTN, not accepted directly by Google Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I use prepaid cards?<\/strong> Some prepaid cards work if they support <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/pay-on-temu-in-ghana-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/pay-on-temu-in-ghana-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">international online payments<\/a>; many local-use-only prepaid cards don&#8217;t. A virtual USD card is often more reliable if your prepaid card fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I use Visa Debit?<\/strong> Yes, as long as international payments are enabled on the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I use Mastercard?<\/strong> Yes, under the same conditions as Visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I create an Organization account?<\/strong> Yes. You&#8217;ll need a D-U-N-S number for business verification, which takes longer to set up than an Individual account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is a D-U-N-S number?<\/strong> A unique nine-digit identifier issued by Dun &amp; Bradstreet that Google uses to verify registered organizations. It&#8217;s free to request but can take a few days to receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why was my payment declined?<\/strong> Usually because international payments aren&#8217;t enabled on your card, there&#8217;s an FX-conversion issue, or your bank flagged the transaction. See the troubleshooting table above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I get a refund?<\/strong> Generally no, since it&#8217;s a one-time registration fee, but you can contact Google Play Console support if you believe you were charged in error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long does Google verification take?<\/strong> It varies by account type; Individual accounts tend to clear faster than Organization accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do I need a passport?<\/strong> Any valid government-issued ID typically works; a passport isn&#8217;t specifically required unless it&#8217;s the ID you choose to submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens after payment?<\/strong> Google moves you into identity verification, then reviews your account before final approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I change from Individual to Organization later?<\/strong> Google&#8217;s account type is tied to your registration and generally isn&#8217;t something you can switch after the fact; it&#8217;s worth deciding upfront which type fits your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paying for a Google Developer Account from Uganda is straightforward once you have a card that supports international payments. Most failures come down to bank or card settings, not Google rejecting Ugandan users. If your local bank card doesn&#8217;t cooperate, a virtual USD card like <a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/zpuf3d\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/zpuf3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EverTry<\/a> is a practical alternative for paying the one-time registration fee, and it works the same way for other international developer tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-aws-subscription-in-african-countries\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-aws-subscription-in-african-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AWS<\/a>, OpenAI, GitHub, and Apple Developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- FAQPage schema -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much is a Google Developer Account?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"$25, paid once during registration.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is the fee one-time?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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