xbox prepaid card not working

ZombieWookie12 · Feb 3, 2015

Son got a xbox $15 card as Christmas gift from Grandparents. We have used these before. However when we enter the code it won't accept it. My understanding is that if the retailer didn't swipe the card correctly it doesn't activate the code. Grandparents
don't remember where they got the card. Is there another way to activate the card so the code works?

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Fuhgeddit · Feb 3, 2015

Gold subscription does not except prepaid cards.edit

Not sure how in 2016, you don't use debit or credit cards but that's just me.

Anyway, could someone else confirm if using prepaid VISAs work or not? You could always go to gamestop or bestbuy, use your prepaid VISA card on a subscription xbox live card. That should work. Perhaps order a digital code on amazon with your prepaid VISA. I'm pretty sure they accept it.

IndieRock · Feb 3, 2015

Gold subscription does not except prepaid cards.edit

Not sure how in 2016, you don't use debit or credit cards but that's just me.

Anyway, could someone else confirm if using prepaid VISAs work or not? You could always go to gamestop or bestbuy, use your prepaid VISA card on a subscription xbox live card. That should work. Perhaps order a digital code on amazon with your prepaid VISA. I'm pretty sure they accept it.Click to expand...
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Doesn't trust banks or credit card companies. Tries to use their pre-paid cards.

I fear for this person's future when they try to buy a house with no credit. Maybe they are rich and will just buy it out right with their mattress money.

As for a solution to your problem, use your prepaid card from a company you don't trust to buy a 12-month or 3-month Xbox Live Gold card from the store.

Eggnogga · Feb 4, 2015

You'll have to phone support and ask them. No one here would be able to help you with your problem, sorry.

Grimlike

Yes, if it has greendot. I would suggest getting a walmart money card (Prepaid Visa). All prepaid cards with greendot should work for xbox.

Mister Beep

Hey playshay710!

Are you trying to use a prepaid debit card on your Xbox Live account? Prepaid cards do not work on Xbox Live, as a valid card is required.

Since this is an older thread, I suggest using the pre-paid debit card to purchase an prepaid Xbox currency card to use! Be sure to post a new thread if you need assistance in the future!

Smwutches

If you haven't already, try going to the website for the prepaid card and making sure you have a billing address attached and that it is possible to use the card for online purchases. Some prepaid cards won't work on Xbox Live.

Smwutches

Prepaid Xbox gift cards do work for purchasing games.

Jacyintha

Prepaid cards usually do not work for subscriptions. You are buying a subscription which will be set to renew. That normally doesn't jive with prepaid cards (unless it's reloadable).

If it works for your region, you might be better off buying a prepaid code for Gold and using those cards.

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