How to pay for X Premium from Russia in 2026: X subscription via P2D card
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Paid subscription X gives you a checkbox, fewer ads, creator tools, and access to Grok. Since October 2026, it has been called The X Subscription and combines X Premium, Grok and Cursor. You can pay for it with the P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions”: X is included in the list of services that the card works with.
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What plans X Premium can be paid in 2026
On October 12, 2026, X replaced Basic, Premium and Premium+ plans with a new subscription, The X Subscription. It includes X Premium features, Grok chatbot and Cursor code editor with an overall usage limit.
Below are US prices verified October 29, 2026. X will show the exact amount before payment.
| Plan | Price | What gives |
|---|---|---|
| Plus | $8 per month or $80 per year | Checkbox, less advertising, author tools, basic Grok limit |
| Premium | $30 per month or $300 per year | 4 times the limit, Grok Bot, video generation, new Grok models |
| Super | $100 per month or $1000 per year | 15 times the Plus limit and priority during busy hours |
| Ultra | $200 per month or $2000 per year | 50 times the Plus limit and early access to new products |
If you already had a subscription X Premium, you can keep it at the old price. The transition to The X Subscription is irreversible: you will not be able to return to the previous plan.
Sources: Teslarati, TechMyMoney.
Why a Russian card is declined
X does not accept cards from Russian banks. Since 2022, Visa and Mastercard cards from Russian banks do not work abroad, and Mir X does not accept it, so the payment is rejected.
The P2D card is issued abroad in dollars and is suitable for regular subscription charges.
Paying for X Premium with a P2D card
To subscribe X use the P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions”. You subscribe yourself in your account - you don’t need to share your password with anyone.
A month Plus costs $8: after debiting and a fee of $0.75, the card will remain $16.25. For Premium, top up the card to a minimum of $30.75, for a Plus year - up to $80.75.
When renewing the issue, you do not need to pay again - the main thing is that by the date of debiting, the amount of the plan and fee is on the card. Top-up via SBP with no fee.
How to pay X Premium with a P2D card: step-by-step instructions
Subscribe on the x.com website in your browser: the price may be higher in the iPhone app due to App Store fees.
Login to your account X
Open x.com and log in to the account you are connecting to.
Open subscription
Select Premium from the menu on the left - The X Subscription page with plans will open.
Select plan and period
Plus, Premium, Super or Ultra, monthly or annually. Check the amount before paying.
Issue a P2D card
Sign up or sign in to P2D and issue the P2D virtual card “Purchases and subscriptions”. If you already have a card, use it.
Top up your balance
Place the cost of the plan and $0.75 fee on the card: from $8.75 for Plus, from $30.75 for Premium.
Enter your card details and confirm
Transfer details from your P2D account, provide correct information and confirm payment.
Check the result
An active subscription will appear in your account settings, and a check mark will appear in your profile after verification.
The check mark does not appear immediately: X checks the profile. If you change your name or profile photo, the verification may take place again.
Sources: TechMyMoney.
If a X Premium payment fails
First, understand where everything stopped: the payment was declined, it needs to be confirmed, or the subscription has been paid, but there is no check mark.
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Payment declined | Check that the card covers the payment plus the $0.75 fee, and compare the card details. If they are correct, write to P2D support with the time, amount and error text |
| The form asks you to confirm the payment | Confirm the payment the way your P2D account describes, and keep the payment window open until it finishes |
| Subscription is paid, but there is no check mark | The check mark appears after checking the profile. Please wait and do not change your name and photo while the verification process is in progress. |
| Grok not available after payment | Login to Grok using the same X account you subscribed to |
| The renewal did not go through | Top up your card with the amount of the plan and fee and update the payment method in the subscription settings |
Do not pay a second time until you have checked the first attempt. You can be charged twice. Never send the full card number or CVC to support.
Source: Teslarati.
Does X Premium work in Russia now
X has been blocked in Russia since March 2022, so the site and app can only be opened via a VPN.
| What to check | Status |
|---|---|
| Is X accessible without VPN from Russia | Nothe site and application do not open |
| Is there a blockage from the RKN? | YesX has been blocked in Russia since March 2022 |
| Are Russian cards accepted? | NoX does not accept cards from Russian banks |
| Is there an application in Russian stores | Partiallyapplication X is in the Russian App Store, but it doesn’t work without a VPN |
Reviewed
X operates outside of Russia. The P2D card helps with paying for the subscription, but does not remove the block.
Common questions about paying for X Premium
Answers to questions about new rates, Grok and cancellations.
What happened to X Premium and Premium+?
From October 12, 2026, only The X Subscription is available to new subscribers. Those already paying for Premium or Premium+ can keep their old plan. Teslarati.
Is Grok included in X subscription?
Yes, in all paid plans. The more expensive the plan, the greater the request limit; Grok Bot and video generation - with the Premium plan.
What plan is needed for a tick?
The checkmark is already available on Plus for $8 per month. It is issued after checking the profile.
Why is it more expensive in the application?
When paying in the iPhone app, the price includes the App Store fee. Subscribe to x.com - the price is lower there.
Is it possible to pay for subscription X for a year?
Yes, the annual fee is cheaper: Plus - $80 instead of $96. Put the amount for the year on the card and a fee of $0.75.
How to cancel X subscription?
Open your subscription settings and cancel it at least one day before renewal. Access will remain until the end of the paid period.
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