How to change your card on file for The Atlantic

Last reviewed September 14, 2026

The Atlantic renews monthly or yearly. A quick card change keeps it earning. You keep every card you carry — this just makes sure The Atlantic renews on the one that earns the most.

Where to update it

In your The Atlantic account: Account → Subscription → Payment method.

Step by step

Sign in at theatlantic.com and open your account.
Choose Subscription.
Select Update payment method.
Enter the card Pikt names and save.

Make your recurring payments count.

Create your Pikt account to personalize recommendations to the cards you carry and the reward preferences you set. In Subscriptions, compare those cards for recurring bills before you change a card on file. Pikt Checkout brings the same estimate to online checkout and names the card likely to earn the most. You choose the card and pay with your own card. No credit card required to sign up for beta.

Pikt credit card rewards

Your best card before you pay online.

Pikt estimates which card in your wallet is likely to earn the most. Issuers decide. You choose the card and pay as usual.