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Saved cards: adding a card, setting the default, removing one

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IN SHORT

Manage saved cards in Flashcloud from Billing or Account payment methods. You can add cards, remove old ones, and choose which card auto-pay charges. When replacing a card, add the new card and set it as default before removing the old card so renewals never land without an active payment method.

Manage saved cards from the Cards on file section at the bottom of Billing, or from Account → Payment methods. Both show the same cards, because both point at the same Stripe-stored data. Add a card, click Set as default on the one you want auto-pay to use, or click Remove to delete one, from either screen.

The card marked DEFAULT is the one we charge automatically when an invoice comes due. Everything below covers how to manage that list safely, especially when you're replacing an expired card or switching which one renews your services.

Adding a card

From either Billing's Cards on file section or Account → Payment methods:

  1. Click Add a card.
  2. Enter your card details. These go straight to Stripe, not to our servers.
  3. Confirm.

The card appears as a new tile in your list, alongside any others you already have on file.

Setting a default card

The default card is what auto-pay charges on the due date, and it's the card offered first at manual checkout. To change it, find the card you want and click Set as default. The DEFAULT chip moves to that tile.

If you run multiple services, you may want different payment sources for different purposes. In that case you'll be switching the default card between renewals or paying those invoices manually.

Removing a card

Click Remove next to the card, then confirm. The card comes off your saved list; card details are never stored on our servers.

Before removing your default card, set a different card as default first, so a renewal doesn't land with no default card in place.

Replacing an expired or changed card

To update a card's number or expiry, the fix is a three-step swap:

  1. Add the new card.
  2. Set it as default.
  3. Remove the old card.

Doing it in that order means there's never a gap where no default card exists. A renewal landing mid-swap still has something to charge.

Your billing profile is separate

Cards on file only cover payment methods. Your name and billing address live in your account profile and follow a different edit path, see updating your billing information. Changing a card doesn't touch your profile, and changing your profile doesn't touch your cards. See downloading your invoices for how invoice records work.

When to contact support

Card management itself doesn't need a ticket. Adding, removing, and setting a default all work directly in the portal. Open a ticket via Support if a charge succeeded on your bank statement but the invoice still shows unpaid, or if you need a past invoice corrected. Tickets go to real people, so include the invoice number or card's last four digits to speed things up.

Common questions

How do I update an expired card?

Add the new card first, set it as default, and then remove the old card. This three-step swap ensures an active card remains in place so auto-pay renewals do not fail.

Does Flashcloud store my credit card information?

No, Flashcloud never stores your card details on its servers. All card data is sent directly to Stripe and stored there.

How do I change which card auto-pay charges?

Select Set as default on the card you want to use. The DEFAULT marker moves to that card, and auto-pay will charge it on your invoice due date.

Why does my invoice show unpaid if my bank was charged?

Open a ticket with support to resolve the mismatch. Include the invoice number and the last four digits of the card so the team can review the record.

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