Microsoft KB Archive/819005

= Description of the payment options that are available for Xbox Live subscriptions =

Article ID: 819005

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Xbox Live
 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System

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SUMMARY
This article describes the payment options that are available for Xbox Live subscriptions.



MORE INFORMATION
You can obtain an Xbox Live subscription by purchasing an Xbox Live Starter Kit, a Premium Gold Pack, stand-alone subscription cards, or you can purchase a subscription online.

You can obtain the following types of Xbox Live subscriptions:  An Xbox Live subscription for an original Xbox system.  Xbox Live Starter Kit

You can purchase a starter kit wherever Xbox consoles are sold. Starter kits can contain three-month or 12-month subscription codes.

Note You must have a credit card to validate the subscription.

When the subscription nears expiration, you can purchase another starter kit to add the subscription code or you can do nothing and let the credit card that is associated with the account be charged automatically.  An Xbox Live subscription for an Xbox 360 system.  You can purchase a Premium Gold Pack in retail stores wherever Xbox consoles and Xbox 360 consoles are sold. You can purchase three-month or 12-month stand-alone subscription cards in retail stores wherever Xbox consoles and Xbox 360 consoles are sold. You can purchase monthly, three-month, or 12-month subscriptions by using a valid credit card at the Xbox Live Marketplace.</li></ul> </li></ul>

Americas
Currently, the Xbox Live billing system supports standard Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. The billing system also supports debit cards if the debit card has a Visa or MasterCard logo.

Note Some banks may have restrictions that prevent you from using the card to make subscription-based or Internet-based purchases.

Japan
Currently, the Xbox Live billing system supports standard Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. You can also use 16-digit JCB cards. The billing system also supports debit cards if the debit card has a Visa or MasterCard logo.

Note Some banks may have restrictions that prevent you from using the card to make subscription-based or Internet-based purchases.

Europe
Currently, the Xbox Live billing system supports standard Visa, MasterCard, EuroCard, and American Express credit cards. The billing system also supports debit cards if the debit card has a Visa, MasterCard, or EuroCard logo.

Note Some banks may have restrictions that prevent you from using the card to make subscription-based or Internet-based purchases.

In Germany only, you can sign up for a subscription when you create an account. To do this, you must input your bank account details and pay by using Direct Debit for your membership.

Note This option is available on Xbox 360 console only.

In Europe, special prepaid credit cards that are branded with Xbox Live logo were developed through a partnership between Xbox Live and several banks. You can use these prepaid credit cards to sign up to Xbox Live if you do not have a standard credit card. For more information about these prepaid credit cards, visit the following Web sites:
 * Germany
 * Name of card: Xbox Live Prepaid card
 * General information: http://www.xbox.com/de-de/live/visa/default.htm
 * Frequently asked questions: http://www.xbox.com/de-DE/live/visa/faq.htm
 * Switzerland
 * Name of card: Reload Card
 * General information: http://www.xbox.com/de-CH/live/reloadkarte.htm
 * Frequently asked questions: http://www.xbox.com/de-CH/live/reloadkartefaq.htm
 * Spain
 * Name of card: La Cybertarjeta card
 * General information: http://www.xbox.com/es-ES/live/lacaixa.htm
 * Italy
 * Name of card: Carta Postepay
 * General information: http://www.xbox.com/it-IT/live/cartaposte.htm

Asia Pacific
Currently, the Xbox Live billing system supports standard Visa and MasterCard credit cards. The Asia Pacific region does not support American Express (AMEX) credit cards.

Note This includes Australia and New Zealand.

The billing system also supports debit cards if the debit card has a Visa or MasterCard logo.

Note Some banks may have restrictions that prevent you from using the card to make subscription-based or Internet-based purchases.

 Singapore

You can use a prepaid MasterCard Solution with the Xbox Live Modus MasterCard from Maybank.

Note Availability of this product is very limited. For more information, visit the following Web site:

http://www.telemoney.com.sg/whatismodus.htm

</li> Korea only

As of October 15, 2005, Korea no longer supports using credit cards to purchase subscription and content. To sign up for Xbox Live on an original Xbox console, you must have a credit card as part of the sign-up process. You can use AMEX, Visa, or MasterCard credit cards or you can select from a list of local credit cards that are supported. If you use a local Korean credit card, you must enter a Korean billing address for the Xbox Live service to work. However, you cannot use local Korean credit cards to purchase content or subscriptions.</li></ul>

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