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diranged
11-11-2002, 12:04 AM
i wanted to know if there was any other way to use the service without using a credit card my dad doesnt want his info out so i need another way to use the service:confused:
JR Alberda
11-11-2002, 01:03 AM
pretty sure just the plastic will work. Cause it says you have to input the credit card number at the setup.
Discretion
11-11-2002, 02:37 AM
Credit Card only. But the security on it is 100% safe. Trust me man. Tell your dad it isn't dangerous
Hugh_Jass
11-11-2002, 07:39 AM
Originally posted by Discretion
Credit Card only. But the security on it is 100% safe. Trust me man. Tell your dad it isn't dangerous

Yeah...if you can't trust a 14-year-old TCP/IP, encryption, and security expert, who can you trust?

I found this information that might help you:



Question: So, how can you buy something on the internet and NOT reveal your credit card number?

Answer: Use American Express Private Payments.

This card is incredible! Online Fraud protection, Smart Chip (read the description on the right)...and no annual fee! This is a free online service for card members that provides you a one-time temporary credit card number used only once for each purchase. Online merchants accept this number identically to your actual credit card number. This allows you to hide your actual card number. Each time you make a purchase, you request a new temporary number! Additionally, you can inspect your online credit charges anytime!


LINK (http://www.salestron.com/posters/)

Your Dad's bank may offer a similar plan for his credit card of choice.
JJaX
11-11-2002, 07:50 AM
Im pretty sure Debit cards work as well. That what my friend used instead one of his Credit cards.
Hugh_Jass
11-11-2002, 11:13 AM
Originally posted by JJaX
Im pretty sure Debit cards work as well. That what my friend used instead one of his Credit cards.

The thing I don't like about debit cards is that fraud takes real money out of your checking account. If your checks start bouncing you are still responsible for the NFS fees. A credit card offers you more protection.
robnyack
11-11-2002, 05:04 PM
not all debit cards/check cards work.
Liquidmc
11-12-2002, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by diranged
i wanted to know if there was any other way to use the service without using a credit card my dad doesnt want his info out so i need another way to use the service:confused:

Do you even need a credit card for the first year??
Hugh_Jass
11-13-2002, 08:20 AM
Originally posted by Liquidmc


Do you even need a credit card for the first year??

Yes.
ShannonX
11-13-2002, 08:46 AM
Originally posted by robnyack
not all debit cards/check cards work.


yup, hopefully they will have those issues fixed when the retail live comes out. Although, i wouldn't want to use my debit card, i would wind up spending my money to fast and not realize it. :confused: