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DefTechPioElite · 08-10-2008, 08:38 PM

I called Sony last night and they said pre-paid via cards you buy, at like wal-mart or 711, will not work on the PSN for purchases. After searching 5 random gas stations and grocery stores for PSN cards, I gave up. Has anyone ever actually tried a pre-paid visa/amex/mastercard since the PSN store overhaul and can confirm if they do/dont work? I saw on PSU and another forum that they do, but I trust this place more. Please respond if you know FOR SURE if this does/does not work.

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-10-2008, 09:07 PM

That's what I have but I haven't tried yet. We really need those PSN cards to be OUT already.

Blu Jacket · 08-10-2008, 09:58 PM

I used a pre-paid card before the overhaul, but not since. For some reason my regular bank card always come up as invalid even though a place holder charge of $1 always shows up on my account if I try to add funds. I finally found PSN cards in my local Meijer here in Ohio, it's a Wal-mart sort of store.

tntkain · 08-10-2008, 10:04 PM

I have seen them at speedway gas stations here in ohio. I used a prepaid credit card last wekk when I put money in my wallet

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-10-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Jacket

I used a pre-paid card before the overhaul, but not since. For some reason my regular bank card always come up as invalid even though a place holder charge of $1 always shows up on my account if I try to add funds. I finally found PSN cards in my local Meijer here in Ohio, it's a Wal-mart sort of store.

I live in Ohio too.

Meijer here I come! Which section of the store can they be found?

stenk · 08-11-2008, 12:16 AM

I have used them before and I have never had any problems at all. I think you need to register the card first online.

If they are from VISA then you should be fine! Like I said just make sure to register it online first!

Blu Jacket · 08-11-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

I live in Ohio too.

Meijer here I come! Which section of the store can they be found?

In my store they were in the video game aisle, on a peg right there with the PS2 controllers and directly opposite the game display case. Make sure they activate it properly though. My guy didn't know what he was doing and I had to go back and was fortunate enough to get a new replacement.

CasualKiller · 08-11-2008, 12:26 AM

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For some reason my regular bank card always come up as invalid even though a place holder charge of $1 always shows up on my account if I try to add funds.

Same thing happened to me, I incurred 20 bucks worth of 1$ charges, ended up being when you enter your info it HAS to be perfect in every letter, my case I was entering "12a" Street North instead of "12A" Street North.

Beta-guy · 08-11-2008, 12:41 AM

pre-paid credit card no longer work?

seriously why not! I live in Canada, I haven't seen 1 PSN card for sale, Sony has yet to give us the movies for download, seriously why is Sony ignoring Canada?

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-11-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by stenk

I have used them before and I have never had any problems at all. I think you need to register the card first online.

If they are from VISA then you should be fine! Like I said just make sure to register it online first!

Cool! I have a VISA Pre-Paid Credit Card.

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Originally Posted by Blu Jacket

In my store they were in the video game aisle, on a peg right there with the PS2 controllers and directly opposite the game display case. Make sure they activate it properly though. My guy didn't know what he was doing and I had to go back and was fortunate enough to get a new replacement.

Alright thanks! I'm going to check and see if they have some.

AliceT · 08-11-2008, 01:08 AM

You dont have a bank debit card?

PS3-Playb3yond · 08-11-2008, 01:33 AM

Nope, not yet.

chnandler_bong · 08-11-2008, 01:43 AM

Does anyone know if rebate debit/credit cards work?

BirdManJr · 08-11-2008, 01:46 AM

I havent purchased anything from the psn store other than the free download of pain i got from the mgs4 bundle....

cant you use a credit card or debit card?
if you dont have one cant you use your parents and just pay them cash?

X400 · 08-11-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta-guy

pre-paid credit card no longer work?

seriously why not! I live in Canada, I haven't seen 1 PSN card for sale, Sony has yet to give us the movies for download, seriously why is Sony ignoring Canada?

Go to like your biggest Futureshop/Bestbuy they're there (well not sure about bestbuy but futureshop) if your in BC like me, go to one of the Vancouver Futureshops, ive seen them in the broadway one

stenk · 08-11-2008, 02:21 AM

There is no reason why Pre-Paid VISA card should not work.

If you register the CARD online then its as good as a normal Credit Card. Make sure you have enought for the initial $1 that they take of the CARD (not sure why they do that but they do give it back), So if you want to add $20 funds to your wallet make sure you have $21 buck on there. Anyway works fine here.

shades1 · 08-11-2008, 03:00 AM

jw, is prepaid card the same thing as a visa gift card?

stenk · 08-11-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shades1

jw, is prepaid card the same thing as a visa gift card?

If it is issued by VISA then I would think that they are one and the same.

Most gift cards do not allow you to top up, where as some pre-paid cards will allow top-ups thats the only difference from what I understand.

BirdManJr · 08-11-2008, 04:22 AM

Im still wondering why you dont have a debit card or credit card.
direct deposit?

I had this when i was 18....But if i didnt have it i would just ask my parents to use there card...just 4.99 or 6.99 for something.
If there was psn cards available to use in the stores...then i would say yeah use those...But everyone i know uses there debit card/ credit card and have no problems.

bajor27 · 08-11-2008, 04:27 AM

The reason some prepaid cards don't work is because they won't pass address verification. If there is a way to register your address with the pre-paid card than I imagine it will work fine.

As for the $1 charges, they are made as it's really the only automated way of making sure the card is valid and performing the address check. However, just because the $1 charges go through, doesn't mean the address matched.

08-10-2008, 08:38 PM	#1
DefTechPioElite Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:108 Blu-ray reviews:1	PSN No credit card I called Sony last night and they said pre-paid via cards you buy, at like wal-mart or 711, will not work on the PSN for purchases. After searching 5 random gas stations and grocery stores for PSN cards, I gave up. Has anyone ever actually tried a pre-paid visa/amex/mastercard since the PSN store overhaul and can confirm if they do/dont work? I saw on PSU and another forum that they do, but I trust this place more. Please respond if you know FOR SURE if this does/does not work.

08-10-2008, 10:04 PM	#4
tntkain Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I have seen them at speedway gas stations here in ohio. I used a prepaid credit card last wekk when I put money in my wallet Last edited by tntkain; 08-10-2008 at 10:08 PM.

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08-10-2008, 09:07 PM	#2
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	That's what I have but I haven't tried yet. We really need those PSN cards to be OUT already.

08-10-2008, 09:58 PM	#3
Blu Jacket Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:44	I used a pre-paid card before the overhaul, but not since. For some reason my regular bank card always come up as invalid even though a place holder charge of $1 always shows up on my account if I try to add funds. I finally found PSN cards in my local Meijer here in Ohio, it's a Wal-mart sort of store.

08-11-2008, 12:16 AM	#6
stenk Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:New Zealand	I have used them before and I have never had any problems at all. I think you need to register the card first online. If they are from VISA then you should be fine! Like I said just make sure to register it online first!

08-11-2008, 12:41 AM	#9
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	pre-paid credit card no longer work? seriously why not! I live in Canada, I haven't seen 1 PSN card for sale, Sony has yet to give us the movies for download, seriously why is Sony ignoring Canada?

08-11-2008, 01:08 AM	#11
AliceT Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:PSN ID- damreg1022	You dont have a bank debit card?

08-11-2008, 01:33 AM	#12
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Nope, not yet.

08-11-2008, 01:43 AM	#13
chnandler_bong Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:598 DVD collection:182 Digital collection:97 iTunes collection:132 Trading Score:329	Does anyone know if rebate debit/credit cards work?

08-11-2008, 01:46 AM	#14
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	I havent purchased anything from the psn store other than the free download of pain i got from the mgs4 bundle.... cant you use a credit card or debit card? if you dont have one cant you use your parents and just pay them cash?

08-11-2008, 02:21 AM	#16
stenk Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:New Zealand	There is no reason why Pre-Paid VISA card should not work. If you register the CARD online then its as good as a normal Credit Card. Make sure you have enought for the initial $1 that they take of the CARD (not sure why they do that but they do give it back), So if you want to add $20 funds to your wallet make sure you have $21 buck on there. Anyway works fine here.

08-11-2008, 03:00 AM	#17
shades1 Junior Member Member since:May 2008	jw, is prepaid card the same thing as a visa gift card?

08-11-2008, 04:22 AM	#19
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Im still wondering why you dont have a debit card or credit card. direct deposit? I had this when i was 18....But if i didnt have it i would just ask my parents to use there card...just 4.99 or 6.99 for something. If there was psn cards available to use in the stores...then i would say yeah use those...But everyone i know uses there debit card/ credit card and have no problems.

08-11-2008, 04:27 AM	#20
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	The reason some prepaid cards don't work is because they won't pass address verification. If there is a way to register your address with the pre-paid card than I imagine it will work fine. As for the $1 charges, they are made as it's really the only automated way of making sure the card is valid and performing the address check. However, just because the $1 charges go through, doesn't mean the address matched.

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