What is Notion AI
Notion AI is a built-in AI assistant within the Notion app that helps you write content, summarize notes, generate ideas, and automate repetitive tasks. The Notion AI add-on costs $10/month on top of your base Notion plan.
Users from Russia frequently find that their cards are rejected when trying to activate Notion AI or upgrade their plan.
Causes of Payment Failure
1. Russian cards not supported Notion processes payments through Stripe. After 2022, Russian Visa and Mastercard cards were disconnected from international payment infrastructure and cannot be used for payments on foreign services.
2. Prepaid card rejected Stripe restricts prepaid cards by default. If your virtual card has a "prepaid" BIN classification, it will be declined automatically.
3. Incorrect billing address The billing address must exactly match what the card issuer has on file. An address mismatch causes an AVS (Address Verification System) failure.
4. International transaction limits Some cards have limits set on international or online payments, which can prevent a successful charge even with sufficient balance.
5. Temporary account lock If Notion detects multiple failed payment attempts from your account, it may temporarily restrict the ability to add new cards.
Step-by-Step Fix
Step 1. Get the right card Use a Visa or Mastercard virtual card from a foreign issuer with "debit" classification and a foreign billing address.
Step 2. Prepare the correct address Confirm the exact billing address with your card issuer before starting checkout — you'll need it during payment.
Step 3. Open Notion with a VPN Open Notion through a VPN set to the card's issuing country before navigating to payment.
Step 4. Go to Settings → Plans In Notion, open Settings & Members → Plans and select the desired plan with Notion AI included.
Step 5. Add your card In the payment section, enter your card details and the exact billing address. Make sure your card balance exceeds the subscription cost.
Step 6. Check your email After a successful payment, Notion will send a confirmation email. If you don't see it, check your spam folder.
FAQ
Can I use Notion for free without AI? Yes. Notion Free is available indefinitely and includes basic notes and database features. Notion AI is an optional paid add-on.
What if Notion locked my account after failed payment attempts? Contact Notion support at [email protected]. Explain the situation and ask them to unlock your account for card addition.
How long does Notion AI remain active after cancellation? After cancellation, Notion AI remains active until the end of the paid period (monthly or annual), then deactivates automatically.