I'm trying to set up a free Azure account for my learning journey, but I'm hitting a wall with payment authorization errors. I've tried multiple debit cards from different banks, including JK Bank and SBI, but they all seem to get declined with a payment error. Can anyone offer some advice or solutions on how I can successfully create a free Azure account for practice? I really want to keep learning and experimenting with the platform!
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It's possible that the problem lies with your bank's restrictions on certain transactions. Some banks may not allow international payments or might flag them for security reasons.
If your current bank keeps declining transactions, consider using a virtual credit card service like Revolut. These can sometimes work better with Azure since they're processed differently. Just double-check if Azure supports PayPal in your region, as it can be a good alternative too.
Make sure you're using a debit card that's accepted. They usually accept debit cards, but avoid prepaid ones since their system sometimes misidentifies them as prepaid. It might help to try a different card or contact Azure support for assistance.
I think PayPal isn't an option for creating a free account because every time I've tried, it required a credit card. Any other suggestions?