Why can't I pay for my Xbox Live subscription?

Contact your credit card company or bank and make sure that the payment method you're using has been activated and has available funds, and the transaction isn't being blocked for some reason. If the payment method you use to pay for your Xbox subscription is expired or no longer valid, you'll need to update it.
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Why won't my Xbox let me buy a subscription?

If you're having issues trying to buy an Xbox subscription, you might already have a subscription that's been suspended. If so, you'll have to pay the balance before you can buy another one.
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Why won't Xbox accept my payment?

Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:Double-check your card information and billing address. Make sure everything is entered correctly. Update your payment information. If your card information has changed recently, update it on your Microsoft account.
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Why is my Xbox Live subscription not working?

If you have a subscription that renews automatically, it can become locked if the renewal charge fails. When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits.
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Why is it not letting me buy an Xbox Game Pass?

Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended. Check if your Xbox account is suspended. Check that your computer's anti-virus is not blocking pop-ups or payment confirmation windows.
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Why can't i pay my Xbox Game Pass?

Contact your credit card company or bank and make sure that the payment method you're using has been activated and has available funds, and the transaction isn't being blocked for some reason. If the payment method you use to pay for your Xbox subscription is expired or no longer valid, you'll need to update it.
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Why is my Xbox not letting me buy a game?

The Microsoft purchase might have failed for the following reasons: The credit card hasn't been activated. The credit card was declined due to insufficient funds. The credit card can't accept online purchases or automatic billing.
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Can you no longer buy Xbox Live?

Starting September 14, 2023, Xbox Live Gold transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core. Players will still have access to online console multiplayer, plus they got access to a new collection of over 25 great games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
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How do I pay for my Xbox Live account?

Payment options include:
  1. Credit cards, including prepaid credit cards.
  2. Debit cards (not available in all regions)
  3. PayPal (not available in all regions)
  4. Mobile operator billing (not available in all regions)
  5. Direct debit (Germany only)
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How long can you go without paying Xbox Live?

If you haven't signed in to your Xbox subscription service for 24 months, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription. At the end of your current term, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will stop, unless you turn recurring billing back on.
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Why is Microsoft not letting me pay?

You may need to verify who you are before the transaction will go through. To make sure your payments go through smoothly, keep your bank, credit card, and Microsoft account contact details up to date.
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Why is Xbox rejecting my debit card?

This means that your payment option has expired, and you won't be able to use your Xbox subscription until the card is updated or a different payment method is added.
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Why couldn t my bank authorize this payment method?

It is common for banks not to authorize certain transactions based on their internal policies. When a payment fails, it is likely due to filters the bank applies to certain transactions made online, or amount limitations applied to the card.
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How do I pay my Xbox Live past due subscription?

Sign in to Services & subscriptions with your Microsoft account. If you can't sign in, try troubleshooting issues with your Microsoft account. Find your past-due subscription in the list and select Pay now. Make sure you're signed in to the Microsoft account associated with the subscription that's past due.
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Do I still have to pay for Xbox Live?

The basic Xbox Network subscription is free. Anyone can sign up for an Xbox Network account. If you want more perks and features, you'll need to purchase Game Pass. To use the Xbox Network, you must have an Xbox 360 or later as well as a broadband internet service provider.
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Why is Xbox saying my card info is wrong?

This indicates a problem with the information entered for the card. Double-check the credit card number, expiration date, and CVV. If you haven't already, also ensure that the card has been activated. Billing address (AVS) discrepancies will not usually cause this error message.
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Is Xbox Live free now?

Xbox Game Pass Core, formerly Xbox Live Gold, is a paid subscription service for the Xbox network. Signing up for the Xbox network is free, but a recurring subscription fee is required to access online multiplayer for non-free games.
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How do I start an Xbox Live subscription?

Sign up for Xbox Live Gold right from your Xbox One or Xbox 360. You can buy it right there, or use a card or code from a retailer. Or, learn more and sign up on Xbox.com.
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Did Xbox discontinue Xbox Live?

Xbox Live still exists, it's simply been renamed to Xbox Game Pass. There are two flavours of Game Pass. Core and Ultimate. Core is the standard subscription which allows you to play online and download a small selection of games for free.
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Is Microsoft shutting down Xbox Live?

Xbox Live access on Xbox 360 won't be shut down, at least there's no news regarding this. What will happen soon (July 29, 2024) is the closure of the Xbox 360 Store, this will not affect your ability to play Xbox 360 games or DLC you have already purchased.
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What is Xbox Live called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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Why can't I buy Xbox Live Gold on my Xbox?

If you're having issues trying to buy an Xbox subscription, you might already have a subscription that's been suspended. If so, you'll have to pay the balance before you can buy another one.
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Why is Xbox not letting me change payment method?

Your payment option might be attached to an existing subscription. If so, you'll need to change how you pay for that subscription before you can remove the payment option. Check your other Xbox accounts to see if they use the payment option you're attempting to remove and change that payment method first.
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Why is my Xbox not letting me play online?

However, you may experience connection issues if your firewall restricts necessary traffic (a setting which may be blocking your console from connecting to the Xbox network). Additionally, some firewall settings, such as IP flood detection, can cause connection issues.
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