Prepaid cards? - Guild Wars Forums

Zuiwatch · Dec 19, 2009, 07:46 PM // 19:46

Does NCsoft store or in game store accept prepaid mastercards or visa cards? I don't want to buy one and find out I can't use it. Also, I live in Canada, so if anyone has done this before, please tell me what type of card worked for you.

Braxton619 · Dec 19, 2009, 08:47 PM // 20:47

I am not sure about this. I don't see anything on Plaync's website that says you can't.

As long as the transaction approves, you can. The best thing you can do about this matter is to ask them: http://help.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/ncsof...p_sid=9yjjlQuj

Zuiwatch · Dec 19, 2009, 08:55 PM // 20:55

Thank you, I will try that. I sure hope they will answer.

The Identical Peter · Dec 19, 2009, 09:05 PM // 21:05

Let me know if it works if you decide to go through with it. I was going to buy a prepaid visa card but if it doesn't work...

Gennadios · Dec 19, 2009, 09:18 PM // 21:18

Yes they do. About a year ago I made a few in-game store purchases /w a pre-paid card I got as a rebate from CompUSA.

Bob Slydell · Dec 19, 2009, 09:37 PM // 21:37

I've made many purchases with a Visa giftcard, works like a charm.

jon0592 · Dec 19, 2009, 09:46 PM // 21:46

I was going to make a topic asking this exact question. Where are Visa giftcards sold? My local 7eleven has all these prepaid cards that are mainly for these MMOs that I've never heard of, but some of them say they work for a lot of games.

Gennadios · Dec 19, 2009, 10:01 PM // 22:01

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Originally Posted by jon0592

I was going to make a topic asking this exact question. Where are Visa giftcards sold?

Try supermarkets, not sure if pharmacies and convenience stores carry them, but my local Safeway sure does.

Jessyi · Dec 19, 2009, 10:05 PM // 22:05

What do you put in the "name" field when you put in your card info? Does it matter? Can it be done through the ingame store or just the NCSoft site?

Gennadios · Dec 19, 2009, 10:24 PM // 22:24

Doubt it matters, whatever is written in the name section of the card should be entered as the card holder, otherwise your own name if there's no name slot.

I used ingame store. NCSoft website I won't come near, for well publicized reasons.

Warbog The Slayer · Dec 19, 2009, 11:05 PM // 23:05

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Originally Posted by Jessyi

What do you put in the "name" field when you put in your card info? Does it matter? Can it be done through the ingame store or just the NCSoft site?

i was wondering the same thing today when i bought costumes .... lol i thought u need to put the card name ... (i know u chose what card )but i have VISA and under VISA writes ELECTRON ... ROFL and i write on NAME ELECTRON.... omg but it work i got my costumes =))

Highlander Of Alba · Dec 19, 2009, 11:55 PM // 23:55

Visa and Mastercard pre -paid work fine

Use the drop down arrow to select the correct card then enter the card details.

I have used a pre pay since they stopped accepting Maestro for Guild Wars..even though its acceptable for Aion.

Many places now sell this type of card as it avoids credit check as its pre-pay

But for me if its stolen then not a lot to loose as I only use it for certain things

just ensure you read the small print on there surcharge for using it.I can top up free and charge is 1% per transaction

Quaker · Dec 20, 2009, 04:26 PM // 16:26

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Originally Posted by Jessyi

What do you put in the "name" field when you put in your card info? Does it matter? Can it be done through the ingame store or just the NCSoft site?

If it's a regular credit card, you need to put in the (person's) name that is on the card.
For a pre-paid card I doubt that it matters, since there's no name on it. Edit: On the other hand, if it says something like "A Gift For You", it wouldn't hurt to put that in. (as below)

Pre-paid cards can be used in the GW in-game store. The types of cards accepted may vary depending upon what region you are in. In the America region I know that VISA and Mastercard pre-paids work.

Note: the cards you see in 7-eleven are for a Prophecies campaign (the game on a card basically), not for use as cash in the store, like a WoW or iTunes card. (unless, ofc, they've added something new.

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ToriSama · Dec 20, 2009, 05:48 PM // 17:48

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Originally Posted by Jessyi

What do you put in the "name" field when you put in your card info? Does it matter? Can it be done through the ingame store or just the NCSoft site?

I have used a pre-paid Visa before in the store. The name to use for the card is usually what's on it, and I believe that was "A Gift For You". It worked fine.

Dec 19, 2009, 07:46 PM // 19:46	#1
Zuiwatch Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2009 Guild: KOE Profession: A/	Prepaid cards? Does NCsoft store or in game store accept prepaid mastercards or visa cards? I don't want to buy one and find out I can't use it. Also, I live in Canada, so if anyone has done this before, please tell me what type of card worked for you.

Dec 19, 2009, 08:47 PM // 20:47	#2
Braxton619 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: A/W	I am not sure about this. I don't see anything on Plaync's website that says you can't. As long as the transaction approves, you can. The best thing you can do about this matter is to ask them: http://help.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/ncsof...p_sid=9yjjlQuj

Dec 19, 2009, 08:55 PM // 20:55	#3
Zuiwatch Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2009 Guild: KOE Profession: A/	Thank you, I will try that. I sure hope they will answer.

Dec 19, 2009, 09:05 PM // 21:05	#4
The Identical Peter Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2007 Profession: E/	Let me know if it works if you decide to go through with it. I was going to buy a prepaid visa card but if it doesn't work...

Dec 19, 2009, 09:18 PM // 21:18	#5
Gennadios Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: N/A	Yes they do. About a year ago I made a few in-game store purchases /w a pre-paid card I got as a rebate from CompUSA.

Dec 19, 2009, 09:37 PM // 21:37	#6
Bob Slydell Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2007	I've made many purchases with a Visa giftcard, works like a charm.

Dec 19, 2009, 09:46 PM // 21:46	#7
jon0592 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: N/	I was going to make a topic asking this exact question. Where are Visa giftcards sold? My local 7eleven has all these prepaid cards that are mainly for these MMOs that I've never heard of, but some of them say they work for a lot of games.

Dec 19, 2009, 10:05 PM // 22:05	#9
Jessyi Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: Mo/	What do you put in the "name" field when you put in your card info? Does it matter? Can it be done through the ingame store or just the NCSoft site?

Dec 19, 2009, 10:24 PM // 22:24	#10
Gennadios Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: N/A	Doubt it matters, whatever is written in the name section of the card should be entered as the card holder, otherwise your own name if there's no name slot. I used ingame store. NCSoft website I won't come near, for well publicized reasons.

Dec 19, 2009, 11:55 PM // 23:55	#12
Highlander Of Alba Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Real Rogue Clan Profession: Rt/Mo	Visa and Mastercard pre -paid work fine Use the drop down arrow to select the correct card then enter the card details. I have used a pre pay since they stopped accepting Maestro for Guild Wars..even though its acceptable for Aion. Many places now sell this type of card as it avoids credit check as its pre-pay But for me if its stolen then not a lot to loose as I only use it for certain things just ensure you read the small print on there surcharge for using it.I can top up free and charge is 1% per transaction