Unable to open an AWS account without a payment method that supports international cards. This page explains the scope, process, and boundaries of proxy payments, along with several more convenient alternatives.
What We Can Do
Proxy Payment and Binding Assistance
We provide valid international payment methods to complete your AWS bill payments or assist in binding payment methods. Fees are settled based on actual costs incurred, with no markup.
Account Opening Assistance
Mainland China accounts require enterprise real-name verification, while overseas accounts require verifiable payment methods. We assist throughout the entire process of form filling, verification, and configuration; you only need to provide corporate documentation.
Cost Control Support
After account setup, we help you establish budget alerts and cost dashboards to prevent unexpected bills due to unfamiliarity with AWS billing models.
Scope and Boundaries
| Item | Available? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proxy payment for AWS bills | Yes | Settled based on actual bills; payment receipts provided. |
| Proxy binding of payment methods | Yes | Requires you to provide necessary identity and billing information. |
| Holding AWS accounts and root credentials | Not Recommended | The account owner must be you. The correct approach is to configure IAM roles for us; we operate using temporary credentials, with all actions logged in CloudTrail for full transparency. |
| Holding domain names / ICP filing entities | No | Involves entity qualification issues. |
| Proxy payment for other cloud providers (Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, etc.) | Not Needed | These platforms support domestic payment methods; direct self-service opening is sufficient. |
Process
- Confirm Account Type
Determine if it is a Mainland China or overseas account, whether ICP filing is required, and the intended use case. This dictates all subsequent configurations.
- Prepare Documentation
Business license (required for Mainland China accounts), legal representative information, and designated contact details.
- Registration and Verification
Assist with account registration, real-name verification, and payment method binding. Costs are incurred at this stage.
- Basic Configuration
VPC, subnets, security groups, key pairs, basic monitoring, and budget alerts. For environment configuration details, see AWS Environment Configuration.
- Handover and Authorization
You retain ownership of the account and credentials. We configure IAM roles and read-only management permissions for you; subsequent operations use role-based authorization instead of sharing root account credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is proxy payment settled?
Settled based on actual AWS bills, with no markup. You can view detailed billing statements; we do not add any opaque charges. For long-term cooperation, prepayment options can be arranged according to your preference.
Will you control the account?
No. The account, real-name entity, and payment methods remain under your name. After setup, credentials are handed over to you. We only use authorized IAM roles, and all actions are recorded in CloudTrail for your audit at any time.
Why configure IAM roles instead of providing account passwords?
Once root account credentials are compromised, the damage is irreversible and untraceable. IAM roles allow precise limitation of our access (e.g., read-only / specific service modifications), automatic expiration of temporary credentials, and clear attribution of actions for accountability.