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Medium puts most of its technical and long-form writing behind a paywall, and the membership is the only way past it without hitting the article limit.

The subscription is card based. An IZIPAY virtual card funded with crypto covers it, monthly or yearly.

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How to pay for Medium with crypto

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Add USDT (TRC20 is cheapest), Bitcoin, USDC, TRX, BNB or SOL to your card. Adding it to Apple Pay / Google Pay is optional.

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Medium plans you can pay for with crypto

Fund the card with crypto and pay for any of these like a normal card.

Monthly

Unlimited reading and offline access.

$5/mo

Annual

Same access at a lower rate.

$50/yr

Friend of Medium

Higher share of earnings to the writers you read.

$15/mo

Why pay with an IZIPAY card

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Frequently asked questions

Can I pay for Medium with crypto?
Not directly - Medium accepts cards only. An IZIPAY virtual card funded with crypto works as a normal card at its checkout.
How do I pay for Medium with USDT?
Issue an IZIPAY card, top it up with USDT (TRC20 is cheapest), then enter the card in medium.com/membership at checkout.
Which cryptocurrencies can I use?
USDT (TRC20, ERC20, BEP20), Bitcoin, USDC, TRX, BNB, SOL, ETH and more. Stablecoins keep the amount predictable.
Does it work in my country?
Yes - anywhere Medium and Visa are accepted, including regions where local cards are declined.
How much does the card cost?
From $49.99 one-time, no monthly fee. Top-ups cost 3% plus a network fee of $0.10 on BNB Chain or Polygon.
Does membership pay writers?
Yes, Medium distributes part of the fee based on reading time.
Can I read without it?
A limited number of free articles, then the paywall applies.

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