Why is a payment method required when creating a Roku account?

When you create a Roku account, you will be prompted to add a payment methodto let you purchase hardware and entertainment directly through your streaming device or account.

Note: Roku accounts are free. There's never any charge for creating a Roku account.

Having a payment method on your Roku account gives you these benefits:

• Instant sign-up: Quickly start free trials and subscriptions through Roku with your saved payment method and start watching right away.
• Special offers: Get personalized deals and free trials.
• Easy subscription management: Subscribe, cancel, and manage all your subscriptions through Roku in one place.
• See your purchase history: Review detailed invoices as well as monthly spend trends in your Roku account anytime.