If you cannot pay for an upgrade with a credit card, you can do so with other payment methods, such as PayPal, checks, wire transfers etc.

To do so, log into your site, mouse over your name in the upper right corner of the screen and select “My Purchases”. Then click “Upgrade your site plan”, choose a plan and click “Next”. On the following screen you will be asked to fill out your contact information and your order information. Choose to pay using an alternate method by clicking one of the options below:

After clicking “Next”, you will see specific directions related to the payment type you chose.

Any family member who is a member of the site can sponsor it while you remain the manager.
Only one payment is necessary for all members of the family site to enjoy its upgraded status.