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NO credit card and penalized for it...

baneswraith77baneswraith77 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
edited November 2012 in C-Store, ZEN, and Promotions
I recently asked about game cards being used to purchase memberships and I was told this goes against security. This in my eyes is a prime example of being condemned for not being well off enough to have a bank account or a credit card. I do not understand the big deal here other games allow game cards to be used on the whole spectrum of services, and personally I am inclined to boycott all purchases till this changes to be more friendly to all of the people that play online games.
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  • phantomeightphantomeight Member Posts: 567 Bug Hunter
    edited November 2012
    baneswraith77 wrote: »
    I recently asked about game cards being used to purchase memberships and I was told this goes against security. This in my eyes is a prime example of being condemned for not being well off enough to have a bank account or a credit card. I do not understand the big deal here other games allow game cards to be used on the whole spectrum of services, and personally I am inclined to boycott all purchases till this changes to be more friendly to all of the people that play online games.

    Which game cards are you talking about, the zen cards or the game time cards? Most of the desirable features of a gold account can be obtained while remaining a silver account and buying the appropriate unlock with the zen card.
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  • dalolorndalolorn Member Posts: 3,655 Arc User
    edited November 2012
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  • baneswraith77baneswraith77 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Support said all game cards are not useable, I was intending on buying lifetime but looks like that's out the window.
  • nalonalo Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    Get a prepaid credit card problem solved
  • baneswraith77baneswraith77 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    ty I'll get to work on that asap
  • dwhornetdwhornet Member Posts: 108 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    I tried using a prepaid credit card to buy Zen at one point didn't work. Basically when it checked it threw it back in my face.

    Here is what worked.

    Pay Pal green dot cards (but they want your Social security number)

    Steam cards

    If I was to buy anything more in this game it would go through steam. Why? Prepaid cards VISA/AMEX/Mastercards all have like a 5-6% charge associated with buying them. So a $200 card becomes $212 at check out. Furthermore the card I purchased didn't exactly like to work with their web system. Just save yourself the hassle goto a Game stop and buy a Steam card. Not sure if that works to get a LTS but under most circumstances the steam card is probably your best option.
  • dwhornetdwhornet Member Posts: 108 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    I believe people had some success using the prepaid cards at walmart. At least that's what Mav said on Stoked.
  • rezkingrezking Member Posts: 1,109 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    dwhornet wrote: »
    I tried using a prepaid credit card to buy Zen at one point didn't work. Basically when it checked it threw it back in my face.

    Here is what worked.

    Pay Pal green dot cards (but they want your Social security number)

    Steam cards

    If I was to buy anything more in this game it would go through steam. Why? Prepaid cards VISA/AMEX/Mastercards all have like a 5-6% charge associated with buying them. So a $200 card becomes $212 at check out. Furthermore the card I purchased didn't exactly like to work with their web system. Just save yourself the hassle goto a Game stop and buy a Steam card. Not sure if that works to get a LTS but under most circumstances the steam card is probably your best option.

    First I've heard of the problem.
    I use nothing but pre-paid credit cards for games (security precaution).
    I see the Perfect World game cards at the 7-11 but after your cash goes into one of those ALL your options for recovery are gone.

    To each their own, I guess.
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  • kbflordkruegkbflordkrueg Member Posts: 189 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    dwhornet wrote: »
    I believe people had some success using the prepaid cards at walmart. At least that's what Mav said on Stoked.

    this...
    I use one of the Wal-mart money cards for all my online game stuff...I have for years.
    No problems, no issues ever.
    They do charge a fee to put money on it, but it's only 3 bucks.
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  • gypsybladegypsyblade Member Posts: 730 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    kbflordkrueg wrote: »
    this...
    I use one of the Wal-mart money cards for all my online game stuff...I have for years.
    No problems, no issues ever.
    They do charge a fee to put money on it, but it's only 3 bucks.

    I use a wal-mart card as well and link it with a paypal account....

    If the card ever gets stolen or lost... new card.. new paypal...

    I use it for all my gaming stuff
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  • kirstieinkirstiein Member Posts: 131 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    kbflordkrueg wrote: »
    this...
    I use one of the Wal-mart money cards for all my online game stuff...I have for years.
    No problems, no issues ever.
    They do charge a fee to put money on it, but it's only 3 bucks.

    They are not suppose to charge tax/fees on the cards as it is suppose to be included. If I were you I would call them on this, cause they are ripping you off.
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  • lewstelamon01lewstelamon01 Member Posts: 924 Arc User
    edited November 2012
    dwhornet wrote: »
    I tried using a prepaid credit card to buy Zen at one point didn't work. Basically when it checked it threw it back in my face.

    Here is what worked.

    Pay Pal green dot cards (but they want your Social security number)

    Steam cards

    If I was to buy anything more in this game it would go through steam. Why? Prepaid cards VISA/AMEX/Mastercards all have like a 5-6% charge associated with buying them. So a $200 card becomes $212 at check out. Furthermore the card I purchased didn't exactly like to work with their web system. Just save yourself the hassle goto a Game stop and buy a Steam card. Not sure if that works to get a LTS but under most circumstances the steam card is probably your best option.

    That would be due to the fact that those are closer to actual credit/debit cards than gift cards. Hence, the provisions of the Patriot Act come into play. Therefore, they're required to get name, address, and social security number (since it's treated as opening a new financial account).

    As to the person complaining about Walmart charging a fee for refilling the card, clearly states such in the terms and services (I've had a walmart prepaid so I know), and you can refill for free by cashing a payroll or government check and putting it on the card.

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