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Why can't I get Xbox Live Gold?

If you're having issues trying to buy an Xbox Live Gold subscription, you might already have a subscription that's been suspended. If so, you'll have to pay the balance before you can buy another one.
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Is Xbox Live Gold no longer?

Microsoft will be launching its next generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X, sometime late in 2020. Ahead of the launch, the company has discontinued its Xbox One S and Xbox One S digital consoles. Now, the word is that the company has also discontinued its Xbox Live Gold subscription.
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Why can't I pay for my Xbox Live subscription?

There are various reasons why a subscription can become locked for non-payment: Insufficient funds on your debit card. Your credit card has expired. Your credit card was stolen, so you closed the account.
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Can you not buy Xbox Live Gold for a year anymore?

Microsoft has confirmed that it is no longer selling one-year Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, leading to speculation about the future. “At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft Online Store,” a Microsoft statement explains.
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What to do if my Xbox Live card is not activated?

Contact the store and have them activate the card. All codes must be activated at the point of sale to be used on Xbox. If the code doesn't work 24 hours after purchase, take the card back to the retailer along with your proof of purchase and ask them to activate it.
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Why is my Xbox Live subscription not working?

How long can your Xbox Gold Live membership be inactive for?

After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.
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Why did Microsoft remove 12 month subscription?

Microsoft is preparing for the launch of its next-generation console hardware by making a number of changes to its existing lineup. The Xbox One X and Xbox One S Digital Edition have already ceased production, and now Microsoft will stop offering 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscriptions.
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What happened to Xbox Live?

Xbox Live is out, and the 'Xbox network' is in, as Microsoft rebrands its online service. After 18 years, Microsoft is retiring the Xbox Live brand.
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Can I still redeem 12 month Xbox Live Gold?

Yes. After you join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can continue to redeem Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass for Console, and PC Game Pass codes. These codes will automatically convert to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate based on the following conversion table.
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Why is Xbox Live not accepting my debit card?

Your payment method might have a billing decline violation against it or a previously unpaid balance. If this is the case, you'll need to provide a different credit card for the purchase. Sign in to the Microsoft account you want to update. Go to Payment & billing and select Payment options.
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Why can't i use Xbox Live?

Information regarding an Xbox Live profile error message

Players receive this message for one of three reasons: You do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, which is required to play multiplayer games online. Sign up for an Xbox Live Gold account. Your Xbox Live Gold account expired.
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Why does Xbox not offer a 12 month subscription?

The reason is because Microsoft will be changing the way Gold accounts work with the releases of the Series X later in the year. They are basically scrapping Gold, that is why you can`t purchase 12 months as the service will cease to exist in its current form , 3 months is the maximum you can now purchase.
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What is Xbox Live Gold called now?

Note Xbox Live is now called the Xbox network.
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What games no longer need Xbox Live Gold?

Free Xbox Games Without Gold
  • 3on3 FreeStyle.
  • Aegis Wing.
  • APB Reloaded.
  • Apex Legends.
  • Armored Warfare.
  • Asphalt Legends.
  • Battle Ages.
  • Battle Islands.
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Why am I paying $10 a month for Microsoft?

What you are paying for is the ability to use the various full-power Microsoft Office 365 applications and One Drive. This is by subscription. You likely signed up for it when you activated a free trial of Office 365. You can use free online versions of some apps without a subscription.
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Does Microsoft have a lifetime subscription?

With a lifetime license, you'll keep the 2021 version of Microsoft Office rather than getting the latest software updates as they're released like you would with Microsoft 365. For most users, the savings will be well worth it.
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Has Xbox Live changed?

Microsoft rebranded Xbox Live as "Xbox network" in March 2021 to cover all of its services related to Xbox and distinguish the Xbox Live Gold subscription service from these other services.
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Why is it saying my card isn't activated?

Credit Card Not Activated

Often, the issue of a credit card not working occurs because it's a new card and its owner forgot to activate it. Then all transactions via this card will be getting declined until it's active. The solution to this is self-explanatory - activate your credit or debit card.
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Do Xbox Live cards still work?

A: Yes it still works, you just can't buy it from the MSFT store anymore.
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Can you get Xbox Live without a card?

Replies (5)  Sorry, but no. In order to get the free month you have to enter a payment method. There is no way around it.
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How do I activate my 12 month Xbox Live card?

Press the Start button , and then enter store into the search bar. Choose Microsoft Store from the results to open the app. Select your account in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select Redeem code or gift cards. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.
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Can I get a year subscription to Xbox Live?

Amazon.com: Xbox Live Gold: 12 Month Membership [Digital Code] : Video Games.
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Why isn t Microsoft taking my card?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.
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