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IKEA_boy · 05-02-2003, 02:59 PM

I may very well pick this up today. (How many times have I said that though?

) But I want to make sure of something first. I recall hearing a story of someone trying to use a debit card (which are usually associated with MC/VISA) to subscribe to XBL but it didn't work and they ended up getting into a huge ordeal with Microsoft. Anyway, has anyone successfully used a Mastercard debit card (which is what I'd have to use) for XBL?

mbowen · 05-02-2003, 04:55 PM

You bet! All I have is my Visa Debit card (I refuse to get a "real" one), and it worked fine. Mastercard shouldn't be any different.

Honestly, I've heard these rumors before about various things, and even been refused service at places that clearly admited they accepted Visa, but thought they couldn't accept their check cards. The truth of the matter is, for use and authorization, there is absolutely NO difference between the debit and credit cards as far as a vendor is concerned.

Take it from me, this is what I do for a living

Ruined · 05-02-2003, 09:58 PM

Recently I have heard stories of people having problems with debit cards, but YMMV. Most say it works, but some say it doesn't... Don't see why it shouldn't though, unless they purposely check to see if it will run as debit. Note that Microsoft does not support debit cards as a billing option, so if the account won't activate because of your debit card, you will need to find a CC.

robarnold99 · 05-02-2003, 10:47 PM

You could always use one of those prepay credit cards that you get at a gas station if it doesn't work.

Reaver · 05-03-2003, 02:44 AM

I used a debit check card, and had no problems at all.

Sycowulf · 05-03-2003, 05:00 AM

Same here, signed on with a debit card no problemo

05-02-2003, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	Quick Xbox Live Question I may very well pick this up today. (How many times have I said that though? ) But I want to make sure of something first. I recall hearing a story of someone trying to use a debit card (which are usually associated with MC/VISA) to subscribe to XBL but it didn't work and they ended up getting into a huge ordeal with Microsoft. Anyway, has anyone successfully used a Mastercard debit card (which is what I'd have to use) for XBL?

05-02-2003, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	Recently I have heard stories of people having problems with debit cards, but YMMV. Most say it works, but some say it doesn't... Don't see why it shouldn't though, unless they purposely check to see if it will run as debit. Note that Microsoft does not support debit cards as a billing option, so if the account won't activate because of your debit card, you will need to find a CC. __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

05-02-2003, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
robarnold99 Wants a Body Massage Join Date: Feb 2002	You could always use one of those prepay credit cards that you get at a gas station if it doesn't work. __________________ I saw three of these dusters a short time ago, they were waiting for a train. Inside the dusters, there were three men. Inside the men, there were three bullets.

05-03-2003, 02:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Reaver Metrosexual in Training Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Beyond the outer rim...	I used a debit check card, and had no problems at all. __________________ My personal website (get updates on my novel) The Dead Robots' Society (a podcast I co-host with other writers on writing)

05-03-2003, 05:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sycowulf Actor Join Date: Aug 2002	Same here, signed on with a debit card no problemo __________________ My Game Collection \|\| My DVD Collection

05-02-2003, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
mbowen Actor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Omaha,NE,USA	You bet! All I have is my Visa Debit card (I refuse to get a "real" one), and it worked fine. Mastercard shouldn't be any different. Honestly, I've heard these rumors before about various things, and even been refused service at places that clearly admited they accepted Visa, but thought they couldn't accept their check cards. The truth of the matter is, for use and authorization, there is absolutely NO difference between the debit and credit cards as far as a vendor is concerned. Take it from me, this is what I do for a living

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