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== Overview ==
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Second Life has a new payment system for Residents outside the US.  If your country of registration and IP address are outside the US, you will be directed into the new system automatically.  The new system uses the ''Second Life Cashier'' that offers additional payment methods and currencies suitable for international Residents. 
 
If you are outside the US, you will automatically use the new payment system for:
* Purchasing Linden dollars in the Viewer or on the web.
* Purchasing land and paying monthly land maintenance fees.
* Premium account monthly fees.
* US dollar top-up.
 
You cannot use the new international payment system for:
 
* Second Life Marketplace or XStreet (these use Linden dollars)
* USD land auctions
 
For more information, see [[#Types of payments|Types of payments]] below and [[Linden Lab Official:International Payments FAQ|International Payments FAQ]].
 
{{KBnote|Payment options for Residents in the US have not changed.}}
 
=== Currencies and payment methods ===
You can use any of the following currencies with the new payment system:
 
* US Dollars (US$)
* British Pounds (&pound;)
* Canadian Dollars (CAD)
* Danish Krone (DKK)
* Euros (&euro;)
* Japanese Yen (&yen;)
* Swedish Krone (SEK)
 
{{KBnote|In the first phase of international payment system, all amounts are initially shown in US dollars. When you complete your purchase via the Second Life Cashier, and select a payment method that allows it, you will be able to choose a different currency. The exchange rate and total local currency amount will be shown at that time.|width=90%}}
 
A wide variety of payment methods is available, including credit cards, debit cards, online bank transfers, eWallets, and others.  For details, see [[Linden_Lab_Official:International_Payments_FAQ#What_payment_methods_are_available.3F|International Payments FAQ (What payment methods are available?)]].
 
== Types of payments ==
 
The international payments system provides two types of payments:
* One-time payments
* Recurring payments
 
=== One-time payments ===
 
A one-time payment happens just once.  Products that use one-time payments include:
* Buying Linden dollars on the website: '''[http://secondlife.com/my/lindex/buy.php Linden Exchange > Buy L$]'''
* Buying Linden dollars in the Second Life Viewer (click the '''BUY L$''' button).  You must have payment information on file to purchase L$ in the Viewer, so your first purchase of Linden dollars must occur on the website.
* US dollar top-up: '''[http://secondlife.com/my/lindex/manage_balance.php Linden Exchange > Manage > Increase Credit]'''
 
=== Recurring payments ===
 
A recurring payment happens at a regular interval (usually monthly) until you cancel it. Products that use recurring payments include:
 
* Premium account monthly fees
* Land maintenance fees:
** Owning more than 512 m<sup>2</sup> on the mainland incurs a [[Frequently_Asked_Questions_from_Beginning_Landowners#Mainland_Land_Use_Fees_.28Land_Tier.29|monthly land use fee]].
** Private regions require an initial one-time setup fee plus a monthly recurring charge. See [[Linden Lab Official:Estate and Private Region Billing FAQ|Estate and Private Region Billing FAQ]] for details.
 
{{KBnote| To purchase a parcel on the mainland, you must have a premium account and your account must be in good standing (not delinquent). You may also be required to have a clean disciplinary record.|width=90%}}
 
=== Buying Linden dollars in the Viewer ===
Buying Linden dollars in the Second Life Viewer requires a recurring payment method, even though it is a one-time purchase.  This payment method may be different than your other recurring payment method (for premium membership and land fees), and when you select it, it becomes the default payment method for such future purchases.
 
See also:
* [[Linden_Lab_Official:International_Payments_FAQ#Recurring_charges|International Payments FAQ (Recurring charges)]]
* [[Linden Lab Official:Private Region (Island) FAQ|Private Region (Island) FAQ]]
 
== Storing and associating payment methods ==
 
Whenever you make a purchase of a recurring product, you can store the payment method (such as a credit or debit card) for future use, if the payment method supports it.  Simply check the '''Save the account details on file for quick checkout in the future.''' checkbox.  The payment method will then be available for you to use for future purchases.  You can store multiple payment methods in this way.
 
See also [[Linden_Lab_Official:International_Payments_FAQ#Storing_payment_methods|International Payments FAQ (Storing payment methods)]].
 
=== Associating a payment method with a product ===
When you store a payment method for a recurring product (land or premium membership fees), it automatically becomes ''associated'' with that product.  For future purchases, that payment method becomes the default for that product.
 
{{KBcaution|Associating a payment method with a recurring product type will cause all recurring payments from your account to be processed with that payment method.  Exception: buying Linden dollars in the Viewer requires a recurring payment type (although it is a one-time purchase), which may be different than your recurring payment method used for other products.|width=90%}}
 
=== Associating a different stored payment method with a product ===
To change the payment method associated with a product, choose '''Account > Update Billing Info''' to display the [http://secondlife.com/my/account/billing.php Update Billing Info Billing Info] page. 
The Products tab shows the payment method associated with each products, if any. 
* Click '''Change''' to use a different stored payment method for a product.
* Click '''Choose payment method''' to associated a payment method with a product that does not have an associated payment method.
 
=== Viewing and changing payment associations ===
 
To view or change payment methods associated with products:
 
# Choose '''Account > Update Billing Info''' to view the [http://secondlife.com/my/account/billing.php Update Billing Info] page.
#: By default, the '''Products''' tab is displayed, showing  payment methods associated with each product.
# If you want to change it,  click '''Change''' next to the  product type.
#: A dialog box appears where you can select from all your stored payment methods.
# Select the stored method you want to use and click '''Continue'''.
 
'''Recurring products'''
 
If the product type is recurring, you can associate payment methods with it that were stored while purchasing a recurring product. If you don’t see the stored payment method you want, follow these steps:
 
# Choose '''Account > Update Billing Info''' to view the [http://secondlife.com/my/account/billing.php Update Billing Info] page.
# Dissociate the payment method by either:
#* Selecting the '''Payment Methods''' tab and then deleting the associated payment method.
#* Selecting the '''Products''' tab, clicking '''Change''' next to the product, and choosing a different stored payment method for the product type.
# Wait until your next bill for that product type comes due; the payment amount will generate a balance due on your account.
# Return to [http://www.secondlife.com/my/account/billing.php Update Billing Info], where a link will be present that allows you to pay the balance due.
# Click on the displayed link.
# Enter the payment information you wish to use.
 
=== Viewing your stored payment methods ===
 
To view your stored payment methods:
# Choose '''Account > Update Billing Info''' to view the [http://secondlife.com/my/account/billing.php Update Billing Info] page.
# Click '''Payment Methods'''.
 
You will see all your stored payment methods and the products with which they are associated.
 
=== Changing information for a stored payment method ===
To change stored payment information:
# Make a purchase
# Choose to pay with a new payment method
# Enter the new information
# Choose to store that method for future use
# Delete the old payment method information
 
== Understanding Transaction History ==
 
You can view your transaction history in two places:
 
'''[http://secondlife.com/my/account/transactions.php Account > Transaction History]'''
: Displays your Linden Dollar (L$) transactions for the selected date range (up to 30 days).  You can also download the data in XLS (Excel) and XML format.
 
'''[http://secondlife.com/my/lindex/history.php Linden Exchange > Manage > Transaction History]'''
: Displays:
:* Your Linden dollar and US dollar account balances.
:* Your remaining Lindex™ trading limits for the next 24 hours and 30 days.
:* Your remaining account billing limits for the next 24 hours and 30 days.
:* Your LindeX™ Exchange Transaction History, including both closed and open (unexecuted limit buy or sell) orders.
 
== Understanding Account History ==
 
Choose '''Account > Account History''' in the  navigation menu to access [http://secondlife.com/my/account/history.php Account History].  This page shows all your account transactions for the previous 45 days that involve real-world currency.
 
See also [[Linden_Lab_Official:International_Payments_FAQ#Using_Account_history|International Payments FAQ (Using Account history)]].
 
=== LindeX ===
For purchases of Linden dollars on the LindeX, you will see two entries: one corresponding to the L$ buy, and one corresponding to the transaction payment.  So, for example, this is correct:
 
{| style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; border: 1px solid #dcdcde; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 85%; empty-cells:show; color: #323c3f;"  cellpadding=5 width=800
 
|-
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Time
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Confirmation ID 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Note 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Amount 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Ending Balance
 
|-
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| 08/17/2010 08:41:22
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| 102230685019
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| Customer Payment
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| ($7.75)
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| $23.23
|-
| 08/17/2010 08:41:22
| -
| LindeX Currency Buy
| $7.75
| $30.94
|}
 
Because of timing issues these may appear in the opposite order.  So, for example, this is also correct:
 
{| style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; border: 1px solid #dcdcde; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 85%; empty-cells:show; color: #323c3f;"  cellpadding=5 width=800
 
|-
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Time
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Confirmation ID 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Note 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Amount 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Ending Balance
 
|-
| 08/17/2010 08:41:22
| -
| LindeX Currency Buy
| $7.75
| $30.94
 
|-
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| 08/17/2010 08:41:22
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| 102230685019
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| Customer Payment
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| ($7.75)
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| $23.23
 
|}
 
=== USD top up ===
For US dollar top up transactions (also called buy account credit), you will see only one entry, for example:
 
{| style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; border: 1px solid #dcdcde; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 85%; empty-cells:show; color: #323c3f;"  cellpadding=5 width=800
 
|-
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Time
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Confirmation ID 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Note 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Amount 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Ending Balance
 
|-
| 08/18/2010 03:15:36
| 102230957785
| Payment of 26.25 USD, iDeal
| ($25.00)
| $27.22
|}
 
=== Land fees ===
When you purchase land, pay land maintenance fees, or premium membership fees, you will see three entries:
* One entry for the payment
* One entry for the purchase
* One entry for the VAT charge (if applicable).
 
{| style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; border: 1px solid #dcdcde; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 85%; empty-cells:show; color: #323c3f;"  cellpadding=5 width=800
 
|-
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Time
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Confirmation ID 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Note 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Amount 
!style="background-color: #c7c7c7;" align=left| Ending Balance
 
|-
| 09/09/2010 09:42:18
| -
| My New Land (Estate: My New Land)
| $1,029.00
| $0.00
 
|-
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| 09/09/2010 09:42:18
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| -
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| VAT charge for United Kingdom at 17.50%
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| $180.07
|style="border-bottom: 1px solid #dcdcde; background-color: #f3f3f5;"| ($1,029.00)
 
|-
| 09/09/2010 09:42:18
| 102234890171
| Payment of 814.49 GBP, Visa ending with 1038
| ($1,209.07)
| ($1,209.07)
 
|}
 
Again, the entries can appear in any order, so the far right column can look different in each case.
[[Category:Billing Issues]]
[[Category:International Payments]]
[[Category:Knowledge Base]]

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