In order to use Sezzle, you must set both a default down payment method and a default scheduled payment method. These payment methods will automatically be charged when making a purchase or when a payment is due.
We require that you set two default payment methods on your account:
- Down payments: This payment method will be used for the payment due when you place an order. Only debit or credit cards can be used for the down payment of any order.
- Scheduled payments: This payment method will be used for all subsequent payments. You can set a bank account as the default for scheduled payments. However, not having a bank account as default for scheduled payments may incur a late saver fee. Learn more about the late saver fee and how to avoid it here.
Prepaid cards cannot be set as a default payment method - learn more about how prepaid cards can be used here.
How do I set or change default payment methods?
- Log into the Sezzle app or your Sezzle dashboard.
- Navigate to the "Account" tab.
- Click on "Payment Methods."
- Select "+ Add card" if you haven't yet added one to your Sezzle account.
- Once you've typed in your card details, check the box below that says, "Make default payment method for down payments."
- At this point, you will need to add a bank account as the default payment method for scheduled payments. Just enter the details for your bank and check the box that says "Make default payment method for scheduled payments."
I changed my default payment method, but my old one was still charged.
Adding a payment method does not automatically set that payment method to be used on outstanding orders. If you’d like all unpaid payments to be charged to your new payment method, you must set it as the default after you add it to your account. To update your default payment method, simply go to Payment Methods, select the payment method you'd like to use, then select "Set as default".
Please make all changes to the default payment method at least 48 hours before the payment is due. Changes made within 48 hours of the payment due date may not take effect.