{"id":4865,"date":"2018-07-13T10:11:15","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T10:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=4865"},"modified":"2025-03-21T04:33:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T04:33:41","slug":"how-to-fix-microsoft-store-payment-issues-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-microsoft-store-payment-issues-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix Microsoft Store payment issues on Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Alas! How deeply painful is all payment!\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n

Lord Byron<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

By all accounts, Microsoft Store is packed full of great apps, games, add-ons, and themes. So, it is little wonder that there are some of them that you are willing to purchase.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, things can go astray, and we know too well how dispiriting it is to encounter Microsoft Store payment problems. With this in mind, we have prepared a list of helpful tips how to troubleshoot problems with payment options in Windows 10. They are effective and yet pretty simple, so just keep reading to learn how to fix Microsoft Store payment errors.<\/p>\n

\"Microsoft<\/p>\n

Make sure you are signed in to your Microsoft account<\/h2>\n

That is quite obvious, and yet users often forget about that. As a result, they see Microsoft Store payment issues where there are actually none. Make sure that is not your case \u2013 this will save you a lot of time and effort.<\/p>\n

Update your payment options<\/h2>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Updating payment methods in Microsoft Store is reported to be an effective fix for Microsoft Store payment errors. To do that, follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n

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  1. Open your Microsoft Store app.<\/li>\n
  2. Click on the icon that looks like three horizontally aligned dots.<\/li>\n
  3. From the drop-down menu, select Payment options.<\/li>\n
  4. Use your Microsoft account details to sign in to the Payment options section.<\/li>\n
  5. Once you are done with that, select your payment method.<\/li>\n
  6. Proceed to Edit info and input your updated info.<\/li>\n
  7. Visit Card info to see what subscriptions and services are associated with your payment method.<\/li>\n
  8. After updating your details, select Next.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To update your payment option from Xbox One, do the following:<\/h3>\n
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    1. Sign in to your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n
    2. On your controller, press the Xbox button.<\/li>\n
    3. Select Settings.<\/li>\n
    4. Go to Account. Select Payment& billing under it.<\/li>\n
    5. In your Payment options menu, locate the method you wish to update.<\/li>\n
    6. Select Edit info and update your details. Then select Save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If this solution has been to no avail, proceed to the following fix.<\/p>\n

      Add a new payment method<\/h2>\n

      Switching to a new payment method may help you resolve your Microsoft Store payment issues on Windows 10. So, let\u2019s give this solution a try.<\/p>\n

      Here is how you can add a new payment option in Windows 10:<\/h3>\n
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      1. Sign in to your Microsoft account. Then sign in to Payment options with it.<\/li>\n
      2. Navigate to Add payment option. Select it.<\/li>\n
      3. Go to the required data fields and fill them in.<\/li>\n
      4. Select Next to get things done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        To add a new payment method in Xbox One, take the steps below:<\/h3>\n
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        1. Make sure you are signed in to your Microsoft account.<\/li>\n
        2. Locate and press the Xbox button.<\/li>\n
        3. Go to Settings. Navigate to Account.<\/li>\n
        4. Under it, you can see the Payment & billing option. Select it.<\/li>\n
        5. Move to Payment options. Choose Add a payment option.<\/li>\n
        6. Follow the instructions to finish the process of adding a new payment method.<\/li>\n
        7. Save the changes and make sure your new payment method is activated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Hopefully, your payment issues are no more. If they are still present, there is no need to despair \u2013 one of the following fixes is sure to help you.<\/p>\n

          Check if your details are correct<\/h2>\n

          Here is what you should check first of all:<\/h3>\n