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# How To: Make Payments

Follow step-by-step guidance for paying for your Lifedao membership.

When you join The Lifedao, an in-app wallet is automatically created for you. It links to your email and password, giving you full control. In the crypto world, this is called a non-custodial wallet. The Lifedao cannot access your funds or wallet private key.

This in-app wallet is used for making payments, getting any underwriting surpluses, referral bonuses, and other rewards as a member of The Lifedao. Once your wallet is set up, you can top it up by choosing one of the following payment methods:<br>

* **Method 1:** Pay with a credit card
* **Method 2:** Pay with crypto from an external wallet
* **Method 3** (coming soon): Pay with crypto from a connected non-custodial wallet
* **Method 4** (coming soon): Pay by bank transfer