For a failed Microsoft Store pre-order payment, the supported path is to update the payment method from Order history and let Microsoft retry the charge.
- Sign in to
https://account.microsoft.com/orderswith the Microsoft account used for the pre-order. - In Order history, find the pre-order and select Change how you pay.
- Choose a different payment option or add a new one.
- Verify the payment details are correct, the billing address matches the payment provider’s records, and there are sufficient funds.
- Check that there is no past-due balance on the account.
For pre-orders, if Microsoft cannot collect payment, it will try the current payment option two more times before the pre-order launches. If payment still cannot be collected, the pre-order is cancelled.
If the page keeps showing errors such as “Something happened on our end,” first check whether the order actually updated in Order history before retrying. General purchase troubleshooting also includes checking that the payment method is up to date, there are no overdue subscription payments, the account is not temporarily suspended, and security software is not blocking payment confirmation windows.
If the purchase still cannot be completed, use Microsoft Support or Sales support for purchasing help.
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