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A Microsoft 365 administrator is setting up a new subscription for their organization and needs to choose a payment method. They want a method that allows direct debit from their corporate bank account and is suitable for recurring monthly or annual payments. Which payment method should they select?
- APayPal
- BPrepaid card
- CInvoice (bank transfer)
- DCredit card
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Invoice (bank transfer)
Invoice payment, typically via bank transfer or direct debit, is the standard method for corporate customers who prefer not to use credit cards for recurring large-scale subscriptions. Credit cards are also an option but direct debit is often preferred for bank accounts.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. PayPal is generally not a primary payment method for large corporate Microsoft 365 subscriptions requiring direct bank debit.
- B. Prepaid cards are not suitable for recurring subscription payments as they require manual top-ups and lack direct bank account integration for automated billing.
- D. Credit cards are suitable for recurring payments but may not be the preferred method for direct bank account debit.
Microsoft 365 Invoice Payment
A billing method for Microsoft 365 subscriptions where customers receive an invoice and pay via bank transfer or direct debit, typically used by organizations.
- Requires a credit check for new customers.
- Available for monthly or annual subscriptions.
- Allows payment directly from a corporate bank account.
Memory trick: Invoice for direct bank, cards for quick pay.