Make the Free Diamond... actually free!


No, there's not a way to get a trial without a payment method.
https://support.chess.com/article/594-why-must-i-enter-payment-info-to-start-a-free-trial

No, there's not a way to get a trial without a payment method.
https://support.chess.com/article/594-why-must-i-enter-payment-info-to-start-a-free-trial
I am sorry, the article you linked is blocked.

Loads fine for me.
Here's the text:
We ask for a payment method when someone starts a free trial to verify there is a real person behind the account. This also prevents people using multiple Chess.com accounts to get free premium benefits over and over again.
Also, please remember...
- If you cancel the free trial before it ends, you aren't charged anything.
- If you forget to cancel in that time-frame, there is still a full money-back guarantee for 30 days for first time buyers. This provides lots of time (risk-free) to decide if premium membership is right for you.
- Even if you try the Trial, don't buy membership, then months later decide to buy premium, you will still be a 'first time buyer' and have the 30 day money back guarantee!
Give it a try!

Dude, you are complaining about something that's for free...are you serious? Besides, chess.com would never misuse your information. They are not a connig company. Besides, there's Paypal option. Man, a whole month trial, for free. What else do you want? coffee and a sandwich delivered to your place?

Loads fine for me.
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i was accessing it on a school device, that's why it was blocked

They don't. There is an offer for a trial membership and if you're not satisfied, you cancel before it charges. They also provide a 30-day money back guarantee for first time subscriptions.

How come people under 18 (example: 16-year-old @BCMGF1150) are able to claim it if they don't have a credit card or paypal or whatnot?

How come people under 18 (example: 16-year-old @BCMGF1150) are able to claim it if they don't have a credit card or paypal or whatnot?
They must have access to a payment method, such as a parent's card or PayPal.