You can add your credit card, debit card, bank account, PayPal account, or mobile phone as a new payment method for your Microsoft account.

Don't be fooled. They want that information so they can actually charge your credit card, steal money from your bank account, or use your identity to open other accounts. But wait, there's more. Often there's another part to the scam.

Yes, current or former Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold) members are eligible to redeem the Game Pass Ultimate code they receive after completing their first purchase with the Xbox Mastercard within 180 days of opening their credit card account.

Microsoft Edge will autofill the debit/credit card info you've saved to expedite your checkout process. To autofill card info, make sure you that you turn on the Save and fill payment info toggle on Payment info in settings.

If you received a digital code or card as a gift, you can either purchase another code or card to add to your account balance, or add a new credit card to your account and try making the purchase again.

To add mobile operator billing to your Microsoft account, go to: Update your billing address and payment options. Did this resolve the issue? Learn how to use mobile operator billing as a payment option to buy Xbox subscriptions, games, and other content.

Account & billing. Microsoft Store & billing. Resources. What's new. Community forums. Microsoft 365 Admins. Small Business Portal. Developer. Education. Report a support scam.

If your credit card, PayPal, or other online payment service has expired, update it with the new expiration date and security code on the back of the card. If you're having trouble with your payment method, see:

Contact Support. For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Find your Microsoft account balance on the web or on your Xbox One.

To check your account balance online, sign in to the Payment & billing page with your Microsoft account: Your balance is displayed at the top of the page. Check your account balance on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account. Select Payment & billing.