Hi guys (and girls)!

If you are new to WoW (or even if you are not) - here is some nice information on how WoW subscriptions work, and how you can pay them!

There are three ways to pay at this time:

Automatic subscription (via Account Management)

Virtual Game Cards (from the Blizzard Store)

Physical Game Cards (available from most good gaming retailers)

Let's take a look at how to use them!

WARNING: Subscriptions via debit/credit cards and Direct Debit AUTO RENEW every month unless CANCELLED by YOU unless you are clearly told otherwise at time of setting up the subscription (such as with UK Maestro cards).



How to set up an Automatic Subscription

This method of payment is done with a debit/credit card, iDeal or direct debit. The methods available vary in each country, so you should check which ones you can use.

To set up one of these subscriptions, simply head to https://eu.battle.net/account , and once there, log in with your account details. If you have an authenticator, you will require it for this step. I have included a screenshot below.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11330606/wowsub1.png

Next, you need to select the WoW account you wish to subscribe with. If you only have one, this is simple - just select the one which has "Europe (EU)" underneath, and ignore any that say "Public Test Realm (PTR)". If you have more than one, you will need to ensure you select the correct one - which is something you have to do yourself ^^ I have included a screenshot below.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11330606/wowsub2.png

On the next screen, you should select the option labelled "Buy Game Time/Subscription". I have included a screenshot of an inactive account below, with the option highlighted.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11330606/wowsub3.png

This next screen is where you get to choose which method of payment you wish to use. For this method, ignore the Pre-paid Game Card option as that is covered elsewhere. The methods of payment available to you will vary depending on where you live. Select the preferred method to continue. I have shown an example below.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11330606/wowsub4.png

Finally, you will have to choose a subscription plan. You can choose from a 1 month, 3 month or 6 month plan. The costs are clearly shown in the relevant currency (which can vary depending on your country.

WARNING: Subscriptions via debit/credit cards and Direct Debit AUTO RENEW every month unless CANCELLED by YOU unless you are clearly told otherwise at time of setting up the subscription (such as with UK Maestro cards).

And there you go, sit back, relax and start playing!



How to cancel an Automatic Subscription.

To cancel an existing automatic subscription, simply head to https://eu.battle.net/account , and once there, log in with your account details. If you have an authenticator, you will require it for this step. I have included a screenshot below.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11330606/wowsub1.png

Next, you need to select the WoW account you wish to cancel. If you only have one, this is simple - just select the one which has "Europe (EU)" underneath, and ignore any that say "Public Test Realm (PTR)". If you have more than one, you will need to ensure you select the correct one - which is something you have to do yourself ^^ I have included a screenshot below.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11330606/wowsub2.png

On the next screen, you should select the option labelled "Cancel Game Subscription". I have included a screenshot of an inactive account below, with the option highlighted.

WARNING!: If you have signed up to the Annual Pass, you will be UNABLE to cancel until it has expired as you have agreed to subscribe for the duration of the Annual Pass.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11330606/wowsub5.png