does the ps3 accept debitcards?

**Knife1313** · 03-02-2007

i was wondering if it would accept my bank of America debit card?
i hope so thats the only way i can get games, or if they come out with the playstation cards

**Fekz** · 03-02-2007

Yeah, just slide your credit card into the blu-ray slot. Bam. Debit card heaven.

**GameSpawn** · 03-02-2007

Originally Posted by Knife1313

i was wondering if it would accept my bank of America debit card?
i hope so thats the only way i can get games, or if they come out with the playstation cards

BoA debit cards are usually Visa/Master cards as well. Look in the bottom right corner of the card and if it says Visa or Master than you can use it as a credit card with the PSN. I'm unsure whether they accept American Express, as I didn't look too closely when I setup my online account. Very few places take American Express, most take Visa, Master, & Discover; I know the store I work in only takes these cards anyways.

**atean_boy** · 03-02-2007

i use my debit cards as credit cards all the time online... 1 is Visa, and the other is master and they both work aight.

**akask8r1** · 03-02-2007

Just like GameSpawn says, check the bottom right of your card. Debit cards alone can't be used as credit cards, but most debit cards now can be used as a credit card, IF they have the little credit card symbol. If the symbol is present, you can use it anywhere just like a real credit card (except it takes money out of your bank account).

**Knife1313** · 03-02-2007

ya it says visa on the bottom , ill do it when i get home

**soul-sama** · 03-02-2007

Originally Posted by Fekz

Yeah, just slide your credit card into the blu-ray slot. Bam. Debit card heaven.

lmao, that would be an amazing feature... I can see that on the PS4, because everything's said to be sold virtual. Just take out the CC, and slide it through a designated slot, and the game is paid for

Awesome. lol

**SecretSquirrel** · 03-02-2007

Originally Posted by soul-sama

lmao, that would be an amazing feature... I can see that on the PS4, because everything's said to be sold virtual. Just take out the CC, and slide it through a designated slot, and the game is paid for

Awesome. lol

Slightly OT:

If you get a Target Credit Card, they used to give you a USB device that you can hook up to your computer and slide your credit card to pay for stuff online.

I thought it was pretty cool.

**dogfish1983** · 03-03-2007

well looks like i better get myself a debit card. ive been looking for an excuse. im tired of borrowing them.

**$_KD_** · 03-03-2007

i tried my debit card and it didnt work. i have bank of america and man it sucks when i tried downloading crash bandicoot. im just waiting for the damn PS cards.

**Xerious** · 03-03-2007

why don't you give me your debit card number and i'll buy you the game... lol... seriously don't though...

yeah, debit cards with the visa logo work... you gotta have money on them though (lol)... doubtful you have any left since you bought your ps3... yuk yuk yuk

**Carlos_E** · 03-04-2007

Originally Posted by $_KD_

i tried my debit card and it didnt work. i have bank of america and man it sucks when i tried downloading crash bandicoot. im just waiting for the damn PS cards.

I have a Chase debit card and mine worked. The weird thing... I live in an apartment and if I put my apartment number as part of the address information the charge did not go through. I tried my street address only and then it went through. Maybe that is your problem???

**Cloak** · 03-04-2007

yeah , i used my mastercard/wamu to grab flow.

**PsychoMantis** · 03-04-2007

Originally Posted by Fekz

Yeah, just slide your credit card into the blu-ray slot. Bam. Debit card heaven.

hahaha good one does it print out a reciept from the HDD confirming the purchase?

**JARH3AD** · 03-04-2007

Yeah, I never thought of that before. I dont have a credit card

**Storey** · 03-10-2007

I like in the UK and the only card I own is a SOLO debit card. On the flipside I can see a Maestro and a Cirrus logo. Will this work?

**iLLuSionS** · 03-10-2007

im thinking that only credit card will work right now... but if demand is high enough... im pretty sure after the PS card, debit card will be available.

**ifmracin** · 03-10-2007

Credit cards, and debit cards work, but it seems to depend on the issueing bank on the debit cards.

Also, if you dont have a CC you can use a Visa Pre-Paid Debit Card.
Just pick one up at your favorite department store.

RickyDeHaas · 03-10-2007

yeh i have a debit card and i was wondering the same!
I think its much easier but not very sensible because you can like spent so much without knowing how much you spend lol!