how to solve Payment Failure on Microsoft Store – PI-ValidationFailed Error ?

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Title:

Payment Failure on Microsoft Store – PI-ValidationFailed Error

Details:

Hello,

I am trying to purchase a subscription (Xbox Game Pass) from the Microsoft Store using my credit card, which has international transactions enabled. However, every time I attempt the payment, I receive the following error:

Error Message:
"Try a different way to pay. This one isn't working. Contact your bank for more information."
Error Code: PI-ValidationFailed

What I Have Tried So Far:✅ Verified that my card supports international and online payments.
✅ Checked with my bank, and there are no restrictions on transactions.
✅ Removed and re-added the card in Microsoft Payment Methods.
✅ Tried using a different internet connection (WiFi and mobile data).
✅ Ensured that the Microsoft Store region matches my card's billing address.
✅ Attempted payment through both the Microsoft Store app and the web browser.

Additional Details:

• Payment Method: Credit Card (supports international & recurring payments)
  
• Region: India
  
• Microsoft Account Region: India
  
• Date & Time of Issue: February 4, 2025
  
• Microsoft Store App Version: (if available)
  

Could someone from the support team help me resolve this? Is there a way to manually verify my payment method, or should I try an alternative approach like PayPal?

Thanks in advance!





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