New Age Verification Required for Some Battle.net Accounts in UK

Posted 8 hours ago by Squishei

Battle.net

Look for the Age Verification banner - If you need to verify your age, you’ll see a banner explaining that age verification is needed to unlock certain Battle.net features.

Start the verification process - Select Verify now in the banner to begin age verification. You’ll be redirected to the age verification service.

Select a verification method - You can select one of the available verification options, which may include:

Government‑issued ID verification
Credit card check
Mobile provider verification
Complete verification - Follow the on‑screen instructions for your chosen method and complete the verification process.
Age verified - After completing the process, any age‑restricted Battle.net features will be unlocked automatically.

Use clear, well-lit images of your documents.If you're playing on console and continue to see restrictions after verifying your age, please make sure you've completed age verification both through your console platform and your Battle.net account.What is age verificiation?Why am I being asked to verify my age?What verification methods are available?

ID Verification - Upload a photo of your government-issued ID. The image is encrypted and deleted after verification. Acceptable forms of ID include a passport, driver's license, or national ID card.

Mobile Provider - Use your mobile number to verify your age through your carrier. The submitted information is not stored or shared beyond the initial check.

Credit Card Check - Enter your card details to confirm your age. There will be a temporary holding charge of £0.30p (or an equivalent in default credit card currency). The submitted information is not stored or shared beyond the initial check.

What happens if I don't verify my age?

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Comment by MurrmorMeerkatOh boy yippie and soon this will be in the usa if the "protect the kids" people get their way. Who knew using them as a human shield was a good way to take away peoples rights!Comment by AngrymamaAlways love seeing government stepping in to take care of kids instead of parents!

Governments certainly do know better what kids need! It wouldn't possibly have anything to do with complete authoritarian regime of the UK.
/sComment by EyevouPull out of the UK entirely, cowards.Comment by jac121Always love seeing government stepping in to take care of kids instead of parents!

Governments certainly do know better what kids need! It wouldn't possibly have anything to do with complete authoritarian regime of the UK.
/sComment by EighjanWhy now...?

This move will be at Microsoft's or ABK's insistence... and will harm those players in the game who have zero current (or future) need for the forms of ID that will be required to verify their age.

I haven't had or needed a valid driving license or passport since 1996... and I see little reason to get either, now - aged 61.
NO; I do not have any plans to buy a car or travel to other countries... I prefer to stay indoors (neuro-divergence makes me socially awkward & introverted).Comment by princedragonAnd soon, the EU will follow. I hate this timeline.Comment by Anarch12911Always love seeing government stepping in to take care of kids instead of parents!

Governments certainly do know better what kids need! It wouldn't possibly have anything to do with complete authoritarian regime of the UK.
/sComment by Raxus502lol redcoats suckComment by Deathcamyay........ more personal data to be sold out.... cant wait to have more scam callers out of this... its already bad enough...Comment by markdallOh boy yippie and soon this will be in the usa if the "protect the kids" people get their way. Who knew using them as a human shield was a good way to take away peoples rights!Comment by NoleMercy01Always love seeing government stepping in to take care of kids instead of parents!

Governments certainly do know better what kids need! It wouldn't possibly have anything to do with complete authoritarian regime of the UK.
/sComment by jive87And soon, the EU will follow. I hate this timeline.Comment by OrissanAnd what happens if your account is literally 20 years old?

Hell my Warrior could technically pass this, made him in BWL.Comment by immoralsoulWhy now...?

This move will be at Microsoft's or ABK's insistence... and will harm those players in the game who have zero current (or future) need for the forms of ID that will be required to verify their age.

I haven't had or needed a valid driving license or passport since 1996... and I see little reason to get either, now - aged 61.
NO; I do not have any plans to buy a car or travel to other countries... I prefer to stay indoors (neuro-divergence makes me socially awkward & introverted).Comment by elderwolfWell thats me done. Will never verify my age for any game. 20 years and im outComment by DurskrimDystopicComment by HefastosAge verification for a game that was refurbished and censored for toddlersComment by SharkytempestGuessing those of us with accounts older than 18 years don't have to do the age verification (as those accounts are old enough themselves), I know my account hasn't been flagged but only guessing since I've had it about early 2004 when I signed up for beta testingComment by AlustrielAlways love seeing government stepping in to take care of kids instead of parents!

Governments certainly do know better what kids need! It wouldn't possibly have anything to do with complete authoritarian regime of the UK.
/sComment by ancinenixd its starting
And the EU is next with how things currently are, despite the majority of the ppl opposing it.

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