Coinepay | How to Pay for Los Angeles Times with a Virtual Card (Guide)

Q: How do I cancel and will I get a refund?

Cancel at latimes.com/cancel, by emailing customerservices@latimes.com, or by calling 1-213-283-2274; it takes effect at the end of the current billing period. There is generally no prorated refund, including during an introductory period, unless your offer expressly provides one.

The Los Angeles Times offers digital and print subscriptions to its journalism, and you can pay for a qualifying plan using a Coinepay virtual card. This guide walks through what you need, how the sign-up and checkout works, and what to try if your card is declined. Always confirm current prices and terms on the official latimes.com subscription page before you buy, because offers change and vary by region.

What you need before you start

A verified Coinepay account. Register at the Coinepay sign-up page and complete identity verification (KYC) before you create a card. Card issuance and fund services are provided by licensed partner financial institutions.
A Coinepay virtual card with its card number, expiry date and CVV, which you can view in the Coinepay dashboard or the mobile app (iOS / Google Play).
Enough balance on the card to cover the initial charge shown at checkout, plus a little headroom for the recurring renewal amount.
Your real billing details — name and billing address — exactly as they appear on your Coinepay account. The Los Angeles Times bills a continuously renewing subscription, so accurate details matter.
An email address and password for your latimes.com account.

Choose the right Los Angeles Times plan

The main subscription page lists Unlimited Digital Access and Print Delivery. Every print-delivery plan includes digital access, but print requires a valid delivery ZIP code within the Times' delivery area. If you only want to read online, pick a digital plan.

At the time of writing (October 2026), the displayed U.S. web digital introductory offer was $1 for four months, then $4 per week, billed $16 every four weeks, and a digital annual offer at $60 per year (compared on the page with $208 per year). A separate sale page also listed $120 for two years, then $60 per year. These displayed web offers are limited to new subscribers or people without an active subscription in the preceding 365 days, and the terms add offer-specific household limits. Prices and eligibility vary by region and account, so check the official latimes.com subscription page for the current figures.

The Times also lists a Digital Gift Subscription (shown at $98 for one year as a one-time, non-refundable purchase) and Group Digital Subscriptions that require an enquiry for pricing.

Web vs. app purchases

Where you buy changes how you pay and manage billing:

Direct on latimes.com: you enter a card at the Times' checkout, so you can use your Coinepay virtual card details directly. This is the route this guide focuses on.
iOS app in-app purchase: billing is handled in your Apple App Store account settings, charged to your Apple default payment method. An in-app purchaser must register in the app to get credentials for the website and eNewspaper.
Android in-app purchase: charged to Google Play.

To pay with a Coinepay card at the Times' own checkout, subscribe on the website rather than through an app store.

Step-by-step: subscribe on the website

Open latimes.com and go to the subscriptions page.
Choose an offer — for example an Unlimited Digital Access plan — and select Subscribe. For a print plan, enter your delivery ZIP code first.
Create or sign in to your Los Angeles Times account with your email and password.
Review the order page. The terms say it specifies the initial charge and the billing period, so confirm both before continuing.
Select a card payment method. The subscriber terms identify credit card, debit card, bank account, Subscribe with PayPal and Apple Pay default-card information as payment methods, though not every method appears for every offer or region.
Enter your Coinepay virtual card number, expiry date and CVV, and the billing name and address exactly as held by Coinepay.
Select AGREE & CONTINUE (or the similar button shown). This authorizes a continuously renewing subscription.
Complete any 3-D Secure confirmation if prompted, then check for a confirmation email from the Times.

After purchase, set up your access: register in the app for in-app purchases, or activate included digital access if you are an existing print subscriber.

Set a card balance that covers renewals

These subscriptions renew automatically. An introductory offer (such as $1 for four months) rolls into the standard recurring rate afterward, so keep your Coinepay card funded ahead of each renewal date. If the card cannot cover a renewal, the charge can fail and you may lose access. The terms note that rate increases require advance notice, so watch for those emails and top up accordingly.

Troubleshooting: card declined or payment failed

The Times' subscriber terms mainly reference a payment "returned unpaid by a financial institution," and exact checkout error messages are not published. Work through these common causes:

Insufficient balance

Confirm your Coinepay card holds enough to cover the full initial charge shown on the order page, not just the headline offer price. Add funds in the Coinepay app and try again.

Billing address mismatch

Many checkouts verify the billing name and address against your card record. Enter the details exactly as they appear in your Coinepay account. A mismatch is a frequent, easily fixed cause of a decline.

3-D Secure / verification step

If an extra confirmation is requested, approve it through your Coinepay app or the method Coinepay uses. A missed or timed-out verification can show as a decline even when funds are available.

Merchant region checks

Direct web offers are aimed at specific regions, and the eligible countries for direct digital checkout and non-U.S. web prices are not publicly confirmed. The Times may run region or eligibility checks (for example the 365-day new-subscriber rule). Print delivery depends on your ZIP code. Use your real location and details; do not try to disguise them.

Card-type restrictions

Whether the Los Angeles Times accepts a particular card network or type at checkout is not confirmed in its official materials. If your payment is refused and the causes above do not apply, contact Coinepay support to confirm your card meets the merchant's requirement before you retry, and consider another listed payment method if needed.

One older user report described customer service calling a renewal "declined" while the user's bank reported no rejection. If a charge fails without a clear reason, contact Los Angeles Times customer service to confirm what they see on their side.

For card-side issues — balance, verification prompts or whether a charge reached your card — reach Coinepay support or the Coinepay Telegram.

Manage or cancel your subscription

Manage your account at latimes.com/manage, where registered users can pay a bill, enrol in EZ Pay and update payment information — for example switching to a new Coinepay card before it expires. iOS purchases are managed in App Store account settings and Android in-app purchases through Google Play.

To cancel, use latimes.com/cancel, email [email protected], or call 1-213-283-2274. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and simply stopping automatic payments does not cancel the subscription. There is generally no prorated refund, including during an introductory period, unless your accepted offer expressly provides one; a credit balance over $1 after termination is refunded under the terms' limited-refund provision, and one-time purchases are generally non-refundable.

Quick reference

Item	Detail
Plans	Unlimited Digital Access; Print Delivery (includes digital)
Manage billing	latimes.com/manage (web); App Store / Google Play (in-app)
Cancel	latimes.com/cancel, email or phone; ends at period's end
Pay with Coinepay	Subscribe on the website, enter virtual card details at checkout

Note: some Coinepay services are not available in every jurisdiction, and virtual-asset-related services are not offered to residents of mainland China. Check the Coinepay app for what is available to you.

Get your Coinepay virtual card: Sign up · App Store · Google Play · Customer support

FAQ

Can I use a Coinepay virtual card to pay for the Los Angeles Times?

Yes. Subscribe on latimes.com and enter your Coinepay virtual card number, expiry and CVV at checkout. Use your real billing name and address as held by Coinepay. If the card is refused for reasons unrelated to balance or address, contact Coinepay support to confirm your card meets the merchant's requirement before retrying.

How much does a Los Angeles Times digital subscription cost?

At the time of writing (October 2026), the displayed U.S. web digital offer was $1 for four months, then $4 per week billed $16 every four weeks, with an annual offer at $60 per year. Prices and eligibility vary by region and account, so check the official latimes.com subscription page for current figures.

Why was my card declined at Los Angeles Times checkout?

Common causes are insufficient balance for the full initial charge, a billing address that doesn't match your card record, a missed 3-D Secure confirmation, or region and eligibility checks such as the new-subscriber rule. Top up, correct your details, approve any verification, and contact Los Angeles Times customer service if a charge still fails without a clear reason.

Does buying through the LA Times app use my Coinepay card?

No. iOS in-app purchases are billed through your Apple App Store account and Android in-app purchases through Google Play. To pay with your Coinepay virtual card directly, subscribe on the latimes.com website instead of an app store.

How do I cancel and will I get a refund?

Cancel at latimes.com/cancel, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 1-213-283-2274; it takes effect at the end of the current billing period. There is generally no prorated refund, including during an introductory period, unless your offer expressly provides one.

How to Pay for Los Angeles Times with a Virtual Card (Guide)