{"id":5741,"date":"2026-06-17T07:14:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/?p=5741"},"modified":"2026-06-17T07:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:14:25","slug":"how-to-pay-for-digitalocean-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-digitalocean-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pay for DigitalOcean Subscription in Nigeria (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naira cards usually get declined on DigitalOcean because of FX restrictions and international payment blocks, not because anything&#8217;s wrong with your account. The fastest, most reliable fix is a virtual dollar card funded in NGN, USDT, or USDC. EverTry&#8217;s card works directly on DigitalOcean&#8217;s billing page: add the card number, expiry, and CVV, and you&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This problem shows up at every stage, creating an account, claiming the $200 free credit, adding a payment method, paying a monthly invoice, or just trying to keep a Droplet from going down. None of it means you&#8217;re doing something wrong. Here&#8217;s the full picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does DigitalOcean Decline Nigerian Cards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>International transaction restrictions.<\/strong> Many Nigerian banks block or cap foreign card spend outright, a direct consequence of FX shortages. This is a banking policy decision, not something DigitalOcean controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FX and currency mismatches.<\/strong> Trying to settle a USD charge with a Naira-denominated card creates exactly the kind of mismatch that triggers an instant decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Billing address errors.<\/strong> Inconsistent or incomplete address details on file is one of the most common, most avoidable causes of a rejected card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fraud prevention systems.<\/strong> A legitimate transaction from a Nigerian IP can still get auto-flagged as suspicious by your bank, especially on a first international charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The prepaid and virtual card rule.<\/strong> This is the one almost nobody explains properly. DigitalOcean&#8217;s documentation states it doesn&#8217;t accept prepaid or &#8220;virtual&#8221; cards, but in practice, plenty of virtual dollar cards work fine on the platform. The difference comes down to how a card is actually classified at the card-network level, not what the issuing app calls it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A card built on standard Visa or Mastercard debit rails clears without issue; a card flagged as prepaid in the network&#8217;s own records can get caught by this rule regardless of its balance. Most users assume all virtual cards work the same way. <strong>They don&#8217;t.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/dollar-virtual-card\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/dollar-virtual-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EverTry&#8217;s card<\/a> is built on standard debit rails and works directly on DigitalOcean; we use it ourselves, but it&#8217;s worth knowing why some other &#8220;virtual card&#8221; apps occasionally hit this wall, and others don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Payment Methods Does DigitalOcean Accept?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cards:<\/strong> Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, Diners Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Digital wallets:<\/strong> PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay, and Link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stablecoin\/crypto:<\/strong> DigitalOcean now accepts payments from 400+ crypto wallets directly, this is new, and access is currently limited by region, so check your own account before relying on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bank debit:<\/strong> ACH direct debit, but only for qualifying US bank accounts, not an option for Nigerian users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few setup details that matter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PayPal<\/strong> requires a $5 authorization charge to verify your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Pay<\/strong> verification is free but only appears on Chromium browsers (Chrome, Brave, Edge).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apple Pay<\/strong> only appears in Safari.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Available in Nigeria<\/th><th>Ease of setup<\/th><th>Reliability<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Naira card<\/td><td>Rarely<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virtual dollar card (EverTry)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PayPal<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google Pay \/ Apple Pay<\/td><td>Depends on linked card<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crypto wallet<\/td><td>Region-dependent<\/td><td>Unknown yet<\/td><td>Unconfirmed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Easiest Way to Pay: A Virtual Dollar Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A virtual dollar card is a USD-denominated Visa or Mastercard that exists only digitally. Fund it in Naira or stablecoins, and it works anywhere an international card would, including DigitalOcean&#8217;s billing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developers reach for this over a domiciliary account for a simple reason: recurring billing just keeps working. No re-authorizing each month, no dependency on whatever your bank decides about foreign spending limits this quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why EverTry Works Well Here<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fund with <strong>NGN, USDT, or USDC<\/strong>; use what you actually have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card creation in <strong>under 15 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No bank trip, no calls to customer care.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works directly on DigitalOcean, no PayPal middle step needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Example: a developer paid in USDT for freelance work can fund an EverTry card straight from that balance and pay DigitalOcean the same day, without first converting to Naira and back.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step: Pay for DigitalOcean Using EverTry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/zpuf3d\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/zpuf3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create your EverTry account<\/a><\/strong> with your email and a secure password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete verification (KYC)<\/strong> \u2014 a valid government ID plus a quick selfie. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fund your wallet<\/strong> \u2014 NGN by bank transfer, or USDT\/USDC if that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re holding. Fund slightly above your expected bill to avoid small verification-hold declines. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generate your virtual dollar card<\/strong> \u2014 number, expiry, and CVV appear instantly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In DigitalOcean, go to Billing \u2192 Payment Methods \u2192 Add Payment Method<\/strong>, select card, and enter your details exactly as shown. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm the card.<\/strong> DigitalOcean may run a small authorization check; this is normal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set a billing alert<\/strong> while you&#8217;re in there (see the billing section below) so you&#8217;re never caught off guard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Done.<\/strong> Future invoices are charged automatically, the same as any other saved card. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\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>Pro tip:<\/strong> Always keep your card funded above your expected monthly usage, small balance gaps are a common, avoidable cause of failed renewals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PayPal<\/strong> works, but needs the $5 verification charge plus a funding source behind it. An extra step rather than a standalone fix for most Nigerian users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Google Pay \/ Apple Pay<\/strong> is convenient if already set up, but both still depend on a working international card underneath, and each is locked to a specific browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Direct stablecoin payments<\/strong>: no card needed if it&#8217;s available on your account, since you&#8217;d pay straight from a wallet. Promising, but not yet something to rely on as your primary method given the regional limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Buying Pre-Funded DigitalOcean Accounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll see people on Nigerian forums offering ready-made or pre-funded DigitalOcean accounts as a shortcut. Skip it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ownership risk:<\/strong> the account is tied to someone else&#8217;s identity and payment history, not yours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suspension risk<\/strong> if the original signup or payment gets flagged, everything running on it can disappear without warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security risk:<\/strong> you don&#8217;t control the recovery email or know who else has access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It violates DigitalOcean&#8217;s terms of service<\/strong>, with no recourse if something goes wrong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A verified account under your own name takes roughly the same effort as buying one, without gambling your project on someone else&#8217;s account history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding DigitalOcean Billing Before You Subscribe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How DigitalOcean charges you.<\/strong> Most services bill hourly, accruing up to a predictable monthly cap, so a Droplet you create mid-month costs less that cycle than one running the whole period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monthly billing cycles.<\/strong> Charges are tallied and invoiced on a recurring monthly basis tied to your signup date, not a fixed calendar day for every account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Billing thresholds.<\/strong> You can set a billing alert (default $20, fully adjustable) that emails you once usage crosses it. That same threshold is also the point where DigitalOcean attempts to charge your payment method again mid-cycle, not just a notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Automatic charges.<\/strong> Once a card is saved, renewals and usage charges process automatically without you doing anything, which is exactly why keeping it funded matters more than remembering to pay manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens if payment fails?<\/strong> An unpaid invoice puts your account in a past-due state, and active services, including running Droplets, can be suspended if it isn&#8217;t resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to avoid downtime.<\/strong> Fund your card with a buffer above expected usage, set a billing alert early, and never let a renewal date sneak up on a card you haven&#8217;t checked in weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does DigitalOcean Charge VAT in Nigeria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. DigitalOcean has charged <strong>7.5% VAT<\/strong> to customers with a Nigerian tax location since <strong>July 1, 2022<\/strong>, in compliance with Nigeria&#8217;s Federal Inland Revenue Service guidelines for digital services supplied by foreign companies. This is exactly why your invoice can come in higher than the sticker price you saw on the pricing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your tax location is generally set from your account address. If it looks wrong, you can check and update it directly in your Billing settings. Invoices are issued in USD only; DigitalOcean doesn&#8217;t bill in any other currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the DigitalOcean $200 Credit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who qualifies:<\/strong> new accounts only; it&#8217;s not available to existing customers or repeat signups on the same email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long it lasts:<\/strong> 60 days from account creation. The GitHub Student Developer Pack offers a separate $200 credit valid for a full 12 months for eligible students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it covers:<\/strong> most core services, Droplets, managed databases, Kubernetes, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common mistakes that block access:<\/strong> signing up without going through a proper referral\/signup link, trying to reuse the offer on an account that already has billing history, and letting resources keep running past the 60-day window. Unused credit simply expires, and any active resources start billing to your real payment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does DigitalOcean Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Figures below are approximate; confirm current pricing at digitalocean.com\/pricing before budgeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Product<\/th><th>Starting price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Shared CPU Droplets<\/td><td>~$4\u20136\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium\/Dedicated CPU Droplets<\/td><td>Meaningfully higher than shared tiers, confirm current rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Managed Databases<\/td><td>~$15\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kubernetes (control plane)<\/td><td>~$12\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spaces (object storage)<\/td><td>~$5\/month for 250GB + 1TB transfer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Illustrative monthly budgets<\/strong> (rough, not exact):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal website \u2192 a single shared-CPU Droplet, roughly $4\u20136\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Startup MVP \u2192 shared or dedicated Droplet plus a small managed database, roughly $20\u201340\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SaaS application \u2192 larger Droplet, database, backups, and load balancing, roughly $60\u2013150\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agency hosting multiple client projects \u2192 several Droplets plus managed services, often $150\u2013300+\/month depending on scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DigitalOcean vs. AWS: Which Is Better for Small Businesses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>DigitalOcean<\/th><th>AWS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pricing simplicity<\/td><td>Flat, predictable per-resource pricing<\/td><td>Hundreds of separate pricing dimensions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Learning curve<\/td><td>Beginner-friendly<\/td><td>Steep<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost predictability<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Lower \u2014 easy to underestimate usage charges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ease of deployment<\/td><td>Fast, simple dashboard<\/td><td>More setup, more configuration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Solo developers, startups, small teams<\/td><td>Enterprises needing a broad service catalogue<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most readers of this guide, developers and founders funding a card from Naira, DigitalOcean&#8217;s predictability is the more budget-friendly choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Cheaper Than DigitalOcean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-vultr-subscription\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-vultr-subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vultr<\/a><\/strong>: comparable or slightly lower entry pricing, with more global data center locations. <strong>Hetzner<\/strong>, often the cheapest per-resource, especially for European-region deployments, though with fewer managed services. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-linode-subscription-in-nigeria-with-evertry\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-linode-subscription-in-nigeria-with-evertry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linode (Akamai)<\/a><\/strong>, similar flat-pricing philosophy, broadly comparable rather than meaningfully cheaper. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-contabo-subscription-in-nigeria-without-card-decline-issues\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-contabo-subscription-in-nigeria-without-card-decline-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contabo<\/a><\/strong>, aggressively low pricing for the raw resources you get, making it popular for budget VPS, though support and consistency are more mixed than the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which is best?<\/strong> If predictable, beginner-friendly pricing matters most, stick with DigitalOcean. If you&#8217;re purely optimizing for lowest cost and don&#8217;t need much hand-holding, Hetzner or Contabo are worth comparing directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Else Can You Pay for With the Same Virtual Dollar Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/dollar-virtual-card\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/dollar-virtual-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EverTry card<\/a> that works on DigitalOcean works the same way on AWS, GitHub, Namecheap, <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-cloudflare-in-african-countries\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-cloudflare-in-african-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloudflare<\/a>, and OpenAI, all USD-billed, all using the same card details. It also covers the marketing side of running a business: Meta Ads, Google Ads, Canva, and Figma all bill the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many developers and founders end up consolidating every international subscription onto one card instead of juggling several. EverTry&#8217;s USD, EUR, and GBP global accounts and stablecoin wallets exist for exactly that, useful once DigitalOcean isn&#8217;t the only international bill you&#8217;re managing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What payment methods does DigitalOcean accept?<\/strong> Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, and Diners Club cards, plus PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay, Link, and, for some accounts, direct crypto wallet payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I pay DigitalOcean from Nigeria?<\/strong> Add a virtual dollar card under Billing \u2192 Payment Methods, funded in NGN, USDT, or USDC through a provider like EverTry, and let recurring billing handle the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens if I don&#8217;t pay my DigitalOcean bill?<\/strong> Your account goes past due, and active services, including running Droplets, risk suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much does DigitalOcean cost?<\/strong> It&#8217;s usage-based. Shared-CPU Droplets start around $4\u20136\/month, with databases, Kubernetes, and storage billed separately on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How does DigitalOcean charge?<\/strong> Hourly, up to a predictable monthly cap per resource, invoiced on a recurring monthly cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which payment method works best in Nigeria?<\/strong> A virtual dollar card funded in NGN, USDT, or USDC, it avoids the FX restrictions and prepaid-card issues that cause most other methods to fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I use a virtual dollar card for DigitalOcean?<\/strong> Yes, as long as it&#8217;s issued on standard debit rails rather than flagged as a prepaid card. EverTry&#8217;s card works directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I use PayPal for DigitalOcean?<\/strong> Yes, after a $5 verification charge, though it still needs a working funding source behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the DigitalOcean $200 credit?<\/strong> A one-time, 60-day credit for new accounts, requiring a verified payment method to claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does DigitalOcean charge VAT in Nigeria?<\/strong> Yes, 7.5%, in place since July 2022, under Nigeria&#8217;s FIRS digital services rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the bill limit on DigitalOcean?<\/strong> There&#8217;s no hard cap, only an adjustable billing alert (default $20) that notifies you and triggers a repeat charge attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why was my card declined?<\/strong> Usually, FX restrictions, a fraud flag, a billing mismatch, or the prepaid-card rule, a properly built virtual dollar card resolves all four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DigitalOcean payment issues are common in Nigeria, but they&#8217;re solvable without buying a risky reseller account or fighting your bank every month. Fund an EverTry card with NGN, USDT, or USDC, keep it topped up, and your infrastructure stays exactly where it should be: running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Running more than just DigitalOcean? See our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-aws-in-nigeria-overcoming-payment-challenges-with-evertry-virtual-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paying for AWS in Nigeria<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-linode-subscription-in-nigeria-with-evertry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paying for Linode in Nigeria<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-github-subscription-in-nigeria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paying for GitHub in Nigeria<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Disclaimer: DigitalOcean is a registered trademark of DigitalOcean, LLC. 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