To buy a WoW subscription, log in at Battle.net (web or the desktop app), open your World of Warcraft account, and pick Game Time or a recurring subscription — one month is $14.99, with lower monthly rates on the 3- and 6-month plans. A single active subscription covers both Retail and Classic on the same account. You can also convert in-game gold into 30 days of game time using a WoW Token.
Ways to buy WoW game time
| Option | Cost (USD) | Grants |
| 1-month subscription | $14.99 | 30 days, all game modes |
| 3-month subscription | ~$13.99/mo | 90 days, small discount |
| 6-month subscription | ~$12.99/mo | 180 days, best rate |
| WoW Token (gold) | 0 real money | 30 days from in-game gold |
- Go to battle.net or open the Battle.net desktop app and log in.
- Select World of Warcraft, then open the account/subscription menu.
- Choose a recurring Subscription or a one-off Game Time block.
- Confirm payment. Game time activates instantly.
Does one subscription cover Retail and Classic?
Yes. An active subscription unlocks Retail (the current expansion's live content) and every Classic version tied to your account — no separate sub needed. You only pay once to play both.
Do I need to buy the expansion too?
For the newest Retail content you need both an active subscription and the current expansion, which is a separate one-time purchase. Older expansion content is already included with your account, so a fresh or returning player can level up on the base game with just game time before buying the latest expansion.
Is the WoW Token cheaper than paying cash?
The Token lets you pay for 30 days of game time using in-game gold instead of real money — great if you farm gold efficiently. If you'd rather not grind, a direct card purchase is faster and the 6-month plan gives the lowest per-month price.
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