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Paying at Battle.net from the UK

Blizzard's store sells its own PC games and add-ons. None of our current reviews are sold there, but plenty of UK players use it, so here are its rules.

Accepted payment methods

For UK accounts, checked 25 September 2026.
MethodAcceptedWhat to know
Debit and credit cardsAccepted; cards without a security code are refused.
PayPalA verified PayPal account with a card or bank behind it. Adding Balance through PayPal needs a phone number on the account.
paysafecardThe UK is on Blizzard's list, though it cannot pay recurring subscriptions.
Battle.net Balance cardsSold in shops as code cards.
Apple Pay, Google Pay, mobile billing, pay laterNot confirmed for the Battle.net Shop in the UK.

Battle.net Balance

The minimum top-up is £1 and the balance is capped at £200 with an authenticator on the account, or £100 without one. New balance can show as pending for up to 24 hours. Unspent balance can be refunded within 14 days of purchase; it cannot be spent on other platforms' stores.

Refunds

Games and expansions can be refunded within 14 days if played for two hours or less. In-game items can be refunded within 14 days if not claimed or used. Items bought with virtual currency are generally not refundable.

Parental Portal

Blizzard's Parental Portal can block shop and in-game purchases and set play-time limits and schedules. Balance added before the controls were switched on can still be spent, so set them up first.

Sources

  1. Blizzard refund policy
  2. Blizzard Support: payment methods
  3. Blizzard Support: Battle.net Balance
  4. Blizzard Support: Parental Portal