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Paying for game servers and VPS with paysafecard – how it works

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Elias Bieber
Estimated reading time: 2 min

No bank account, no credit card: how to top up your balance with up to 5 paysafecard codes, what the 5% fee means and how to order your server afterwards.

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Yes, you can pay for your server with paysafecard

At MagicHosting everything runs on prepaid credit: you top up your balance and use it to pay for game servers, VPS, LXC containers, TeamSpeak or domains. paysafecard is one of the top-up methods – handy if you do not want to use a bank account, credit card or PayPal.

Step by step

  1. Create a free customer account in the dashboard or sign in.
  2. Go to balance, choose “Top up” and enter the amount.
  3. Select paysafecard and enter 1 to 5 codes (16-digit PIN in the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX). The sum of the codes must match the amount exactly.
  4. Submit – our team checks the codes manually. This takes at most 72 hours.
  5. Once approved, the net amount is available as credit. Now order your server, game server or TeamSpeak.

What does a top-up cost?

paysafecard top-ups carry a 5% processing fee. The amount after the fee is credited:

Sum of codesFee (5%)Credit
€10.00€0.50€9.50
€25.00€1.25€23.75
€50.00€2.50€47.50
€100.00€5.00€95.00

For comparison: an LXC container starts at €1.99, a KVM VPS at €3.49 per month and TeamSpeak at €0.15 per slot. €10 of credit goes a long way.

If you need it fast

paysafecard is checked manually. If you need your server right away, choose a method with instant credit – PayPal and card payments via Stripe are credited immediately. All options are listed on the payment methods page.

Full cost control with prepaid

  • No negative balance: your account cannot go into the red – you only pay with existing credit.
  • No subscription trap: unless you enable auto-renewal, a server simply expires after the paid period.
  • Transparent: all top-ups and bookings are visible in the customer area.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay for a Minecraft server with paysafecard?

Yes. Top up your balance with paysafecard and then order the game server or a KVM VPS with the credit.

Can I combine several paysafecards?

Yes, you can combine up to 5 codes in one top-up. The sum must exactly match the amount entered.

Why can crediting take up to 72 hours?

Our team checks paysafecard codes manually to prevent abuse. It is usually faster; the maximum processing time is 72 hours.

Are there fees for paysafecard?

Yes, a 5% processing fee. €25 becomes €23.75 of credit.

Which other payment methods are available?

Among others PayPal, card payment, Klarna, Apple Pay, bank transfer and Litecoin. PayPal and card are credited instantly.

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