Xbox Now Takes PayPal
- Thread starter Andy Chalk
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I think that due to recent events, people now believe that PSN and LIVE aren't as secure as they once thought. Paypal though, still has a watertight reputation and seems like a convenient alternative. Security is one thing Paypal has had to refine after so many years and I think that simply because of the PSN fiasco people would like to have their options open when it comes to giving out sensitive info.McMullen said:
I might have just been doing something wrong but my friend cannot get his removed either, the auto-renew is one of the most annoying things they have implemented in my opinion.vf501 said:
Damn good thinking on Microsoft's part there! I guess they've been scrambling to cover their asses since the PSN fiasco. Glad to see they can learn from the mistakes of others, even if they can't learn from their own.
I hate the 'no turning off renewal' shit they pull, but I can report that the phone call to do so lasted under ten minutes (8.40 ish). I remember this because I was pleasantly surprised at the fact that I was talking to someone who could speak English (albeit with a thick Irish accent) and didn't try to sell me anything. They just checked my details and cancelled the auto-renew so as soon as the remaining time expired I removed the card.Sun Flash said:
But still, it's clearly designed so you have to go out of your way to do so, bad choice by Microsoft. They lost my patronage (Xbox-wise) due to shit like this. I mean, If you can sign up on the console, you should be able to cancel from the same interface.
Can't remove if you have an ongoing subscription. Can't cancel them without phoning MS. Period.vf501 said:
Awesome! Now I will be able to make more secure payments and won't have to go though...
Andy Chalk said:
The safest way to go is to not use credit information at all and just buy the point cards in stores. It prevents stolen information and Microsoft can't automatically keep billing you. $60 a year isn't much, but when they take it at a time you need it, it kind of sucks.
Starting XBL age makes no difference. There is no way to remove a credit card once it has been added except if you cancel the card, it expires, or if you want to keep using the card, call Microsoft. But Microsoft doesn't just remove your card, they blacklist it. The same blacklist the put cards on that are confirmed fraudulent. Not sure what that does to credit report. Probably nothing, but who knows?Jonathan Bradford said:
Maybe they are doing this because of what is happening with PSN and users getting their information stolen.
Two thoughts:
Paypal might be even scarier to get hacked, as it's linked to your bank account. That's always my fear with Paypal.
Buying MS Points cards seems much better, even if you live far away, you can buy through Amazon.com or Gamestop online. Seems like an easier way to actually keep track of how much you're spending on MS Points because lord knows it's hard to figure out what the hell the exchange rate is!
Paypal might be even scarier to get hacked, as it's linked to your bank account. That's always my fear with Paypal.
Buying MS Points cards seems much better, even if you live far away, you can buy through Amazon.com or Gamestop online. Seems like an easier way to actually keep track of how much you're spending on MS Points because lord knows it's hard to figure out what the hell the exchange rate is!
Makes sense as an extra incentive to those wary after this PSN breach, especially. But does this mean that we can use real currency to gauge purchases instead of points? Please?
[sub]I know it'll never happen, it's the same strategy carnies use with those damn tickets...[/sub]
[sub]I know it'll never happen, it's the same strategy carnies use with those damn tickets...[/sub]
I thought the same thing. I use PSN cards and Microsoft Points cards. Never put my credit card on either of themKenjitsuka said:
Number of times my credit card was hacked on XBL = 0
Number of times my credit card was hacked on PSN = 1 (card canceled before being used by hackers)
Number of times my credit card was hacked on PayPal = 3 (with fraudulant use each time)
Number of times my credit card was hacked on PSN = 1 (card canceled before being used by hackers)
Number of times my credit card was hacked on PayPal = 3 (with fraudulant use each time)
Idon't see how that's safer.
Wasn't paypal hacked a few years ago too.
I just use a low-limit card for everything and I have a credit monitoring service.
That's probably the safest thing to do.
Just NEVER use your debit card.
Wasn't paypal hacked a few years ago too.
I just use a low-limit card for everything and I have a credit monitoring service.
That's probably the safest thing to do.
Just NEVER use your debit card.
Damn you Microsoft!
Keeping the possibility to use paypal from me!
Well, maybe they'll eventually implement this in Europe too...
Keeping the possibility to use paypal from me!
Well, maybe they'll eventually implement this in Europe too...
Paypal is actually LESS secure then using a Credit card! FAIL!Knight of Cydonia said:Awesome! Now I will be able to make more secure payments and won't have to go though...
Andy Chalk said:
US Only? a HUGE finger to Microsoft for that as well. That picture is PERFECT!