Xbox: Credit card requirement for Xbox Live account signup (818932)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Xbox Live
  • Xbox Video Game System

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.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/25/2005
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