Add a payment method to your Microsoft account
You can add your credit card, debit card, bank account, PayPal account, or mobile phone as a new payment method for your Microsoft account. The payment method will then show up as an option during the checkout step for your next Microsoft Store online purchase.
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Not all payment methods are supported in all regions.
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Note: When you buy business products or services from Microsoft, you can use an existing payment method, or add a new one. You can use a credit or debit card, or bank account to pay for the things you buy. Manage payment methods | Microsoft Learn
Add a new payment method
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Sign in to your Microsoft account - Go to Microsoft account and select Sign in.
If you use any Microsoft services (Word, Outlook, etc.), you have a Microsoft account. You manage your Microsoft account from the Microsoft account dashboard.
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Go to the Payment & Billing - Payment options page of your account dashboard.
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Note that if you are using a Mobile device, the additional bar with Account element options will open when clicking on “…”.
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If you can't sign in, try troubleshooting issues with your Microsoft account.
2. Select Add a new payment method.
Note: Even though country/region is listed on this page, you cannot change it here. To change your account's country or region, select Your info then Edit country/region.
Note: The information must match the information required by your financial institution for authorization.
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Having the exact information is critical to the authorization process.
3. Select the type of payment method you want to add, add your info, and select Save.
See also
Update a Microsoft account payment method
How to change your Microsoft subscription payment method
Remove a Microsoft account payment method
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