Add a new bank or credit card to your Microsoft account

Add a new payment method

To add a new credit card, bank card or other payment method to your Microsoft account, follow the steps below:

1. Select Sign in below to go to the Payment options page of your Microsoft account dashboard.
   Sign in

2. Add the new details by selecting Add a new payment method.

   Note: Make sure you enter all details correctly. If your card is not accepted, try adding the postal code with and without spaces.

3. The payment method will show up as an option during the checkout step for your next online purchase.

Add a new payment method for a different country

To add a payment method for another country, you must change your country before adding the card.

1. Change your account's country or region first, by selecting Your info then Edit profile info.
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2. Once updated, go to the Payment options page of your Microsoft account dashboard.

3. Add the new details by selecting Add a new payment method.

Add a mobile phone as payment method

1. In Microsoft Store, select Buy. If asked, sign in with your Microsoft account.

2. Select Get Started! Add a way to pay or Change > Add a new payment method.

3. Select Mobile phone.

4. Select your mobile operator from the list, enter your phone number, and then hit Next.

5. To make sure its really you, well send you a code via text message. Enter the code and hit Next.

6. Check the terms and payment details, and then hit Buy.

See also

Update an existing payment method

Remove a payment method

Change your subscription payment method

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