question about "charging ZEN" (buying Gold) :)

eavereth
eavereth Posts: 0 Arc User
edited June 2010 in Cash Shop Huddle
I posted a question in an old thread of mine, but no one answered it, so I thought I post a new thread :)

Here's my question ^^;

I found out that I can buy "paysafecards" here (the Netherlands), but I still need to give my adress and everything..

They say: "This is a one-time requirement and will be used to validate your billing information." But why do they need to validate this when i have a prepaid card..?

In short; what do they do exactly with my information? Do they send things to my adress or do they call me or something..? (I just want to know what I'm up against ^^;)

I find it a bit ridiculous though, the example that "LenieClarke - Heavens Tear" gave was what I thought about too:
"(understand, i've never charged zen myself, in any country or currency; i don't know what would be considered normal for the procedure. but i certainly wouldn't bother if the process involved giving anybody my address, either. i can pay for my cell phone without letting my phone carrier know my name or address, so why should a game company have to?)"

Does anyone has experience with this? :)
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  • Sabatier - Raging Tide
    Sabatier - Raging Tide Posts: 212 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    zen is PWI's product. if one of the requirements for buying zen was the provision of your first born child and you signed up to that in the TOS - then expect a knock on the door 9 months after you knock up the missus...


    but is it PWI or is it paysafe that is asking for the info?.. as far as i recall PWI don't ask for any specifics on your location..
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • ThanosQRt - Dreamweaver
    ThanosQRt - Dreamweaver Posts: 2,457 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    hm, when I used paysafe I just inserted the code... so I guess the information are required for the profile in pwi...
    well, they didnt contact me anyhow. I guess it is for statistics. or the mailmall delivered the leter somewhere else by mistake xD
  • eavereth
    eavereth Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    @Sabatier - Raging Tide
    I don't exactly get your example on the firstborn.. What does that have to do with this? O.o

    And it is PWI that is asking it =\

    I used this website..: https://billing.perfectworld.com/

    @ThanosQRt - Dreamweaver
    Wait, did you or did you not give information on your home adress? xd

    And did you use the same website that I posted here? Or did you use another? If so, can you pass the link xd I really don't want my information given to a game company or something..

    Thank you guys for answering though! :D
  • Feruta - Heavens Tear
    Feruta - Heavens Tear Posts: 120 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    I have a question.

    What the hell does this have to do with Venomancers?
  • eavereth
    eavereth Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    @Feruta - Heavens Tear

    I didn't even notice I posted this under Venomancers, excuse me for that, but you can be less snappy O.o I didn't do it on purpose or anything.

    Can a moderator please move my topic to the appropriate board before I get more irritated-sounding posts? :)
  • _Surreal_ - Heavens Tear
    _Surreal_ - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,458 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    *makes an irritating post*
    TheEmpire

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • eavereth
    eavereth Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    I didn't know such immature people played perfect world :3
  • ThanosQRt - Dreamweaver
    ThanosQRt - Dreamweaver Posts: 2,457 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    @eavereth
    yup, I used the same site.
    I dont think that there is any other official site (and I wouldnt trust a unofficial)

    you can always give some other address, i doubt that they will check it, expecially since you dont live in the USA. personally I dont really care that some guys across the ocean might get my address xD

    about the wrong subforum, I think you will get more answer if you posted it in the general discussion..
    but hey, he didnt kill anyone, relax, lol
  • eavereth
    eavereth Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    @ThanosQRt - Dreamweaver

    Lol, how do you mean you're carefree xd Nawh, I'm paranoid O.o That's why I don't want to give information xd But that's a good idea! I always can give up a fake adress :3

    Thanks for replying! :)
  • zekee000
    zekee000 Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    i tried to buy some zen using the mobile payment but it seems it wont let

    why is that?
  • shnuggles
    shnuggles Posts: 7 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    zekee000 wrote: »
    i tried to buy some zen using the mobile payment but it seems it wont let

    why is that?

    Please give us the error you ran into. You have not provided enough information for us to know what has happened ;)

    My records show that your region is supported so we will need to know exactly what things look like on your side to continue.
    -Your friendly neighborhood Shnuggs-
    [PWE Billing]
    Perfect World Entertainment Customer Support System

    "Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error."
    -Andrew Jackson

    Shnuggles [Shh-nugg-ulls]
    -proper noun
    1. He who turns negativity into giddiness.
    2. Has an IRL cat that plays fetch b:victory
  • shnuggles
    shnuggles Posts: 7 Arc User
    edited June 2010
    eavereth wrote: »
    I posted a question in an old thread of mine, but no one answered it, so I thought I post a new thread :)

    Here's my question ^^;

    I found out that I can buy "paysafecards" here (the Netherlands), but I still need to give my adress and everything..

    They say: "This is a one-time requirement and will be used to validate your billing information." But why do they need to validate this when i have a prepaid card..?

    In short; what do they do exactly with my information? Do they send things to my adress or do they call me or something..? (I just want to know what I'm up against ^^;)

    I find it a bit ridiculous though, the example that "LenieClarke - Heavens Tear" gave was what I thought about too:
    "(understand, i've never charged zen myself, in any country or currency; i don't know what would be considered normal for the procedure. but i certainly wouldn't bother if the process involved giving anybody my address, either. i can pay for my cell phone without letting my phone carrier know my name or address, so why should a game company have to?)"

    Does anyone has experience with this? :)

    If you are talking about the billing profile asked by PWE, this is used for tax purposes and nothing else for the prepaid cards. This is simply so that our company is providing the correct information when we pay the taxes on those transactions. The more accurate the information is, the better for both you and PWE to show that you are a legitimate user and allow us to properly pay our dues.
    -Your friendly neighborhood Shnuggs-
    [PWE Billing]
    Perfect World Entertainment Customer Support System

    "Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error."
    -Andrew Jackson

    Shnuggles [Shh-nugg-ulls]
    -proper noun
    1. He who turns negativity into giddiness.
    2. Has an IRL cat that plays fetch b:victory

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