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Re: Microsoft Store = Payment FAIL

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:44:38 -0000

You're whining because Microsoft is supporting credit cards only on their USA site? I have news for you -- 99% of the population has a credit card.

Re: Microsoft Store = Payment FAIL

Avatar X — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:32:33 -0000

yeah. you need the credit card verification code at the back so debit cards work as if they were credit cards. Mexico debit cards (visa ones) have it and can be used with paypal and most online retailers. so i guess the ones from canada don`t have that verification code at the back.

Re: Microsoft Store = Payment FAIL

StevenHodson — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:48:07 -0000

regrettably bank debit cards (in Canada) don't. Yes you can get Visa/Bank debit cards but if i am not mistake if you don't pass the credit checks for a credit card you won't be eligible for a Visa/Bank debit card. Straight bank debit cards don't work for online sales either AFAIK

Re: Microsoft Store = Payment FAIL

Starscream — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:40:54 -0000

sadly I haven't, however most debit cards are issued with either a VISA or MasterCard logo on them and will act as those types of cards for purchases. Nice eh?

Re: Microsoft Store = Payment FAIL

StevenHodson — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:59:17 -0000

have you tried to get a virtual credit card?? I have - you need a real credit card and the same applies to the one provided by PayPal.

Re: Microsoft Store = Payment FAIL

Starscream — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:20:06 -0000

Ever heard of virtual credit cards? There are quite a few available now, and dare I say, Paypal, offers this service as well.