I imagine that they try to contact you so that you can provide an alternate form of payment before your membership expires.
What payment methods does Chess.com accept?
Learn what methods you can use to gain a membership on Chess.com.
Updated over 3 months ago
Payment methods accepted on Chess.com
To purchase a Premium membership on our website, you can use the following secure payment methods:
All major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover)
PayPal
Google Pay
If you're on a mobile device, you can also purchase a membership using:
Apple iTunes on iOS devices
Google Play on Android devices
We also accept checks and money orders.
If you experience any issues making a payment, please contact our Support team for assistance.
What if on my credit card is there no sufficient credit for renewing the membership?