Microsoft KB Archive/818932

= Xbox: Credit card requirement for Xbox Live account signup =

Article ID: 818932

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Xbox Live
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes why Microsoft requires a credit card when you subscribe to Xbox Live.



MORE INFORMATION
You must have a credit card to subscribe to Xbox Live. This requirement is printed on the Xbox Video Game System box under the system requirements.

You must provide credit card information to create a new account for Xbox Live for the following reasons:
 * When you create an account on Xbox Live, you must accept the Terms of Use. The Terms of Use is a legal agreement. You must be at least 18 years old to accept the Terms of Use.
 * As part of The Terms of Use, you agree to the billing cycle that automatically renews your Xbox Live subscription. Microsoft requires a credit card for this automatic subscription renewal.
 * Microsoft applies all premium content charges that you purchase to your credit card.
 * Microsoft uses the credit card information as a security measure to help verify that you are the owner of the account.

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