How to Start a Xero Free Trial With a Virtual Credit Card

When it comes to keeping up with financial information, especially for taxes, Xero is a great option. Xero is designed for small businesses, and because of the technology used, it's possible to automate report generation, as well as work anywhere, anytime. Those features alone make Xero a beneficial tool. Now, what's this about a risk-free Xero trial? Read on to find out more.

I’m a Small Business Owner and Need Accounting Software. I’d Like to Try Xero. Is There a Free Trial So I Can Make Sure It’s Right for Me and My Business?

Xero's got you covered with its 30-day free trial. It offers the same features as the paid subscription and doesn't require a credit card to try it.

Sounds Good to Me. How Do I Get a Xero Free Trial?

It's only a few steps.

Go to the Xero home page.
At the top right, click on "Try Xero for free."
Sign up and confirm to start your 30-day trial.

Pretty easy, huh? You don't even have to give your credit card information at this point.

Will My Xero Free Trial Auto-Renew Into a Paid Subscription?

Remember, you didn't have to give any credit card information. So, no, your free Xero trial will not auto-renew into a paid subscription. To continue your subscription, you'll have to enter your payment details. You can't get a refund because it doesn't auto-renew.

I’m Not Sure I’m Okay With Giving Xero My Credit Card Information, and I Hear DoNotPay Has a Virtual Credit Card. Can I Get More Information?

Although people often forget to cancel free trials for things they don't want anymore, finding themselves paying a membership fee, this isn't a problem with Xero. Still, a virtual card is still a great idea, and DoNotPay can help with that.

Here's how it works:

Go to DoNotPay's homepage.
Search for "Virtual credit cards."
Once you sign up, DoNotPay will generate random credit card information that you can use in place of your credit card.
You'll only get the months of service you pay for. For example, if you only want it for two months after the trial expires, only add enough money to pay for two months. After that, there won't be any more money on the card, and you'll be automatically unsubscribed.

If I Decide I Like Xero, How Much Will It Cost After the Free Trial Is Over?

You've got several options for a Xero plan.

Plan	Description	Cost
Early Plan	This plan is great for businesses just starting out and sole proprietorships. You can enter up to 20 invoices and five bills.	$12/month
Growing Plan	This plan benefits growing small businesses.	$34/month
Established Plan	This plan helps because you can control all financial aspects of your business's financial health. This is the only plan that offers analytics, which is critical for growth.	$65/month
Payroll with Gusto	Add On	Additional $39/month

The number of invoices and bills are not limited to the Growing or Established plans.

I Decided I Really Like and Want to Keep Xero. What Will the Charges Look Like on My Credit Card Statement?

On your credit card statement, the Xero charges will say either Xero or Xero Central.

Are There Any Popular Alternatives to Xero? If So, What Are They?

There are popular alternatives available in place of Xero. These include:

QuickBooks Online
FinancialForce Financial Management ERP
NetSuite
Wave
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Sage Intacct
Sage 100cloud
FreshBooks
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Great, so What Else Can I Do With DoNotPay?

You can do tons with DoNotPay. From helping to get birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates to helping to get subscriptions canceled to contacting an inmate, DoNotPay has you covered.