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Am trying to make a free account of Windows Azure to discover it, i have provided the verification code, and passed, but it then asked for a credit card number. is that really important.. isn`t that the "3 months free" account, why the credit card needed? and if it was, what are my other options if am not having such credit card?
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We require a credit card or debit card to authenticate you when you sign up, unless previously approved for invoice. Please note that we do not accept >prepaid and virtual credit cards. Your credit card will initially NOT be charged, except for a temporary authorization hold.
All you need is a phone number, a credit card or a debit card (non-prepaid), and a Microsoft account or a GitHub account.
You get a limited quantity of free services each month with your Azure free account. The free quantity expires at the end of the month and doesn't roll over to the next month. For example, you get 5 GB of File storage each month. If in a month, you only use 2 GB, the remaining 3 GB doesn't roll over to the next month.
When you start using Azure with a free account, you get $2001 credit to spend in the first 30 days after you sign up. In addition, you get free monthly amounts of two groups of services: popular services, which are free for 12 months, and more than 40 other services that are free always.
I would add more info to having Windows Azure Trial subscription:
So the bottom line is yes you need Credit card to provide the proof of your identity however while using your Windows Azure Trial account you will not be charged at all. Once you setup your Spending Limit so you can sleep tension free in night for any charges to your credit card.
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Probably you can't. Charges still apply if you exceed the free quota provided to you in Trial period.
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