Can I Use My Debit Card to Purchase Hotstar Premium Membership?

Yes, you can use your debit card to purchase a Hotstar Premium membership. Hotstar supports various payment methods, ensuring security and convenience for its users. If you prefer not to use a debit card, you can opt for net banking or a virtual card as alternatives.

Requirements for Current Plan:

Currently, when purchasing a Hotstar Premium membership, you need to have a Canara or ICICI Bank debit card for the monthly recurring plan. However, you do have the option to pay via credit cards as well. If you don't have one of these specific banks' debit cards, don't worry, as there are additional solutions available.

Alternative Solutions:

If you don't have a Canara or ICICI Bank debit card, you can consider using financial apps like EwireSoft or Pockets to facilitate your payment. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use EwireSoft:

Download EwireSoft from the Google Play Store. Sign up for the service. The process is simple and straightforward. After signing up, tap on the "Load Money to Card" option and add the required amount.

Payment Methods for EwireSoft:

You can top up your EwireSoft wallet using a debit card, net banking, or even via UPI method. Once you have added the money, you can proceed to pay for your Hotstar Premium membership.

Hotstar Premium Membership Plans:

Hotstar offers two plans for its Premium membership. The first option is a yearly plan priced at Rs 999, while the second option is a monthly recurring plan priced at Rs 199. The Rs 199 plan comes with a 7-day trial period. If you cancel your subscription within the first 7 days, you will receive a full refund. However, the monthly recurring plan has been revised to Rs 299 with a 3-day trial period.

Using EwireSoft to Pay for Hotstar:

Go back to the Hotstar app and choose the "Credit Card" payment method. Instead of using a debit card, opt for "Load Money to Card" through EwireSoft. Proceed with the process to top up your EwireSoft wallet and then complete the Hotstar payment.

Usage Tips:

If you need to watch Premium content for a month and then cancel or continue based on your convenience, the Rs 199 monthly recurring plan is the best option. This way, you can cancel your subscription at any time and only pay when you need to watch Hotstar content.

For those facing issues with EwireSoft, you can explore alternative apps like Pockets. Pockets allows you to generate a virtual prepaid Visa card that you can load with money and then use for Hotstar payment.

Hope this helps! Happy watching!

Edit 1:

For users whose EwireSoft app is not working, Pockets app is an alternative option. You can generate a virtual prepaid Visa card there by signing up and loading money.

Edit 2:

Hotstar has recently revised its monthly recurring plan to Rs 299 from Rs 199. Additionally, the trial period is now extended to 3 days instead of the previous 7 days.