Microsoft won't let me pay a $24 bill, blocking thousands in Azure spending

Re:Microsoft won't let me pay a $24 bill, blocking thousands... by bityard on Tuesday December 02, 2025 @02:37PM (#46125680)

You have a lot more perseverance than I do. I would have opened up an AWS or GCP account after step one. I'm the one with the money and any company that makes it difficult for me to give it to them isn't worth my time.

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Re:Microsoft won't let me pay a $24 bill, blocking thousands... by Javin007 on Tuesday December 02, 2025 @02:44PM (#46125789)

Not even kidding, despite being tied to Azure here at work, I'm TEMPTED to spin my stuff up on AWS and use it to convince my branch to switch to AWS for future projects. That will move their losses into the tens of thousands per month if I can convince them.

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Re:Microsoft won't let me pay a $24 bill, blocking thousands... by machomaster on Wednesday December 03, 2025 @04:40PM (#46140545)

Or even better, to use this opportunity to set up your own servers saving money and hassle in the long run.

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Re:Microsoft won't let me pay a $24 bill, blocking thousands... by SlightlyLeftPad on Saturday December 06, 2025 @05:17AM (#46172159)

I had the almost same experience as OP. Only difference is that I really wanted to play Minecraft.

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