Originally Posted by
GUWonder
At some US consulates/embassies, it is possible to pay with a bank card if the applicant or an associated party is present in person to pay with a bank card.
There is no bank card field on US passport application/renewal forms to select the kind of option that is there for Canadian passport applications.
I renewed recently by mail via the Paris consulate, and was able to pay by credit card. There was an additional authorisation form I had to complete and sign.