We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that we will soon implement a security feature for your protection known as The Payer Authentication Service (3-D Secure) FFXI GIL. This will be implemented on July 29 at around 2:00 (PDT) after the scheduled registration server maintenance. You can activate these services now at the below URLs about FFXI GIL.

All customers are encouraged to activate the appropriate service beforehand to avoid any issues once the services are implemented about FFXI GIL. Anyone updating their payment information after July 29 will need to register with the appropriate service before the change can be made about FFXI GIL.

Please be sure to check with your credit card company if you are not sure if this service is supported. If you are a current PlayOnline member and your credit card company does not support this service, please contact the Information Center for further assistance. Be sure to have the payment method ready when you contact the Information Center about FFXI GIL.

If you have any questions about these new services, we encourage you to visit the above URLs. Also, the PlayOnline Information Center can be contacted at the below times for further assistance. We hope you will find additional peace of mind with these security features.

Until this completely unnecessary measure is either reversed or amended to accommodate those who are unable to use either verifying services about FFXI GIL, I am voting my disdain for it with my wallet. I am discontinuing both of my accounts plus any plans for FFXIV. While I hope others will join me, it is unlikely to happen.

Really wish there was a head to the wall smiley...because that is how I feel about this.