General questions

What are Game Points?
I want Game Points Now! How fast do you send them?
I thought I’d ordered Game Points, what’s all this talk of codes?
How do I redeem the code for my points?
Why should I buy points from you?
Do you send scanned cards or typed codes?
I heard I can buy points through my console. Why don’t I do that?
Can I use your Points and subscriptions for the original Xbox?
Can I use the Xbox Live Gold subscription to extend my current account?
Will your points work for my region?

Sales questions

How do I pay for my Points?
Why do you need my telephone number?
Do I have to wait long for the telephone call?
So I’ve been given my four digit code over the phone. Where do I type this in?
Do I need to enter my telephone number if I’m paying on Paypal/Google Checkout?

Customer support

I bought the wrong points - can I get a refund?
The code I received isn’t working
I’ve paid but not received anything from you
My order was cancelled, but I was still charged

What are Game Points?

Game points are online currencies used on the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. You buy Microsoft or Wii Points for real money and you can then download games, premium content, retro classics, console themes and loads more.

Xbox Live Gold subscriptions allow you to play online against your friends on the Xbox 360. You can also download the latest exclusive demos, video chat and access enhanced features like video chat, gamer parties and ladder matches.

I want Game Points Now! How fast do you send them?

Instantly! As soon as your payment has been verified, your code will be automatically emailed to you in a matter of seconds. No waiting around, no trudging through shops, just a fast and efficient service.

I thought I’d ordered Game Points, what’s all this talk of codes?

You will be e-mailed a scan of a unique code that you then redeem on your console to add the points to your account.

So how do I redeem the code for my points?

Follow these instructions.

Why should I buy points from you?

Unlike other sites which will send your points by snail mail or have you waiting around on a manually written email for up to 12 hours, Gamepointsnow’s unique software means that you receive your points instantly. Like, right now.

Additionally, more and more fraudsters are selling points on ebay, either by selling the same code to multiple people or charging way over the RRP and then taking days to email you. With GamePointsNow, you’re sure to get genuine points instantly at a great price.

Do you send scanned cards or typed codes?

To prevent typing errors, we send images of scanned cards. This ensures your orders are always 100% accurate.

I heard I can buy points through my console. Why don’t I do that?

Although this is true, Gamepointsnow prices are actually cheaper than buying through the console. Additionally, many people are wisely cautious about linking their credit card to their console account. Did you know that once your credit card details are entered onto your console, anyone who uses your machine can potentially spends hundreds of pounds on digital content without you realising?

Gamepointsnow’s one off payment system means you’re in control of how much you spend, not your drunken flatmate or your over enthusiastic children.

I don’t have an Xbox 360 yet, only the original Xbox. Can I use your Points and subscriptions on that?

No, our Microsoft Points and Xbox Live Gold subscriptions will only work on the Xbox 360.

Can I use the Xbox Live Gold subscription to extend my current account?

You can use our Xbox Live Gold codes to either start a new account or extend your existing account. For example if you have two months left on Xbox Live and use a 12 month code, your Gold account will then last for fourteen months.

Will your points work for my region?

Our EU Xbox points codes will work on any Gamertag registered within the EU (including UK).
Our Xbox Live subscription codes (3 month, 12 month etc) will work on any Gamertag around the world.
Our USA Xbox points codes will work on any Gamertag registered with the USA.
Our EU Wii Points only work on PAL Wiis (ie any Wii purchased from within the EU, including UK).

Sounds great. So how do I pay for my Points?

You can pay securely on all major debit/credit cards, either through our own checkout, Google Checkout or Paypal. For security reasons, you will need to provide your telephone number.

Why do you need my telephone number?

To protect ourselves from fraud and so save you money, we verify your order via telephone. Simply enter your telephone number during the checkout and you will receive a call with a unique four digit code. Enter the code on the website and your points will be instantly sent to you email address.

Do I have to wait long for the telephone call?

Not at all. As soon as you checkout, you will receive an email with a link to click when you are ready the phonecall. Our telephone system is automated and will call you as soon as you click the link, no matter what time it is, day or night.

So I’ve been given my four digit code over the phone. Where do I type this in?

When you click the link to receive the phonecall, a page will open on your browser to enter your four digit code. Once entered, your game points will be instantly sent to your email address.

Do I need to enter my telephone number if I’m paying on Paypal/Google Checkout?

Yes, we require your telephone number for all forms of payment.

I purchased Wii points instead of Xbox Points - can I get a refund?

If you have purchased an incorrect code, refunds are issued five working days after a refund is requested. Please go to the contact us page.

The code I received isn’t working

Please visit this page to resolve the problem.

I’ve paid but not received anything from you

Codes are sent out as soon as payment has been cleared and the order has been verified. To see the status of your order go to the order status page. If you have not received any e-mails from us it is generally due to one of the following reasons:

• - Our e-mails are in your junk e-mail folder. Please check your junk e-mail folder for our e-mails.
• - Google is reviewing your order. This occurs if you have paid using Google Checkout and their systems are checking your details to ensure the order isn’t fraudulent. You can see if this is the case by viewing our order status page.
• - Our e-mails have been blocked by your e-mail server. You can re-send any e-mails from the order status page.

My order was cancelled, but I was still charged

If your order was cancelled on Google Checkout or Sage Pay, you have not been charged.

However, we understand that may notice an apparent charge on your card. This is not a charge, but a pending authorization request between Google Checkout’s/Sage Pay’s billing system and the your credit card issuer.

Authorizations are the initial communication between Google Checkout/Sage Pay and the bank’s billing system to ensure that the necessary funds are available in your account before the amount is deducted. These authorizations will usually disappear within three days. They can remain in your account for up to 14 business days, depending on the bank.

For more information, see Google’s help page.