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How to pay for GreatFireVPN from inside Iran

Because of sanctions, Google, Apple and card gateways block both Iranian bank cards and Iranian IP addresses, so direct rial payments aren't possible. But there are three reliable ways — starting with the simplest and most private.
3 reliable ways Crypto is best
Because of sanctions, Google, Apple and card payment gateways (like Stripe) block both Iranian bank cards and Iranian IP addresses. That's why direct, rial-based payment to these services isn't possible. But there are three reliable ways, and below we start with the simplest and most private.
1 · Crypto → 2 · Google Play / App Store → 3 · International card on the gateway
1

Crypto — the best and simplest way

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Pay us directly, no middleman

Why this first? Because you pay us directly — no reseller, no added markup and nothing tied to your identity or bank account. Sanctions don't affect it and it works from anywhere.

How: Go to the payment page, choose crypto (e.g. USDT) and pay from any wallet or exchange.

If you've never bought crypto before, get a small amount of USDT from a reputable local exchange — a single purchase is all it takes to cover your subscription.

Go to the payment page
2

Pay via Google Play or the App Store — with a reseller

If you buy the subscription inside the app itself, you can pay through the store. But this route has two requirements: the store account must be set to a region other than Iran, and its balance must be topped up with a gift card or an international card — for both of which you'll need a reseller.

Resellers sell Google Play and Apple gift cards, as well as virtual Visa/Mastercards (and some will even make the payment on your behalf). Once your account balance is topped up, activate the subscription inside the app. Step-by-step guides are below.

For iPhone, if you don't yet have a non-Iran Apple ID, see this guide first: Create a free US Apple ID.
3

International card on the gateway (Stripe) — with a reseller

Get a virtual Visa/Mastercard from a reseller and use it to pay directly through the card gateway on the payment page. Alternatively, use a "pay on your behalf" service that some resellers offer: they pay on the gateway and you pay them in rials.

Note: virtual cards are usually single-use and non-reloadable; they're fine for one payment, but for the next one you'll likely need a fresh card.

Step-by-step guides (resellers)

These are third-party services, independent of GreatFire. Compare prices and only buy from reputable sellers. Avoid "free Visa card" or "hacked card" offers — those are scams and a security risk. Guides are in Persian.

Google Play (Android)

App Store (iPhone / iPad / Mac)

Virtual card & pay on the gateway (for method 3)

Questions

?Which method is cheapest?
Crypto. Because there's no reseller in the middle, you don't pay an added markup.
?Do I need a VPN or foreign IP for these?
For crypto, usually no. For the app stores and international cards, usually yes — you can use GreatFireVPN itself to connect at that moment.
?Is it safe to give my info to resellers?
Only buy from reputable, established sellers. If you'd rather not leave your info anywhere at all, crypto is the best option.
?Does the subscription renew automatically?
No. Payments are one-time and don't auto-renew; you pay again each period yourself. For recurring payments, crypto is the easiest of all, because each time takes only a moment and needs no new card.

Ready to pay?

Head to the payment page and pay fast and directly with crypto.

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