You do not need a PayPal account to use this. You can pay direct from your Bank Account or with a credit card.
There are a few countries in which this option is not yet available. Full information is on the PayPal website.
PayPal fees are added to the subscription cost but this is less than the credit card fee.
2009 Subscription UK. Total cost £15.75
2009 Subscription EU (other than UK). Total cost £15.75
2009 Subscription World (other than EU). Total cost £20