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Game Time Cards

Game Time Cards

imageNCsoft Game Time Cards allow you to play any European NCsoft subscription-based game without needing to use a credit card. Like mobile phone top-up cards, they allow you to add game time to your game subscription, and of course you can pay for them any way you like.

Available to buy in many major game retailers, Game Time Cards offer a convenient and uncomplicated alternative to extending a current subscription or commencing a new subscription to any European NCsoft game. Game Time Cards are available for 15, 30 and 60 day periods.

Limited availability in some European countries, please ask your local retailer for more information.


Game Time Cards work with all European NCsoft subscription games, but can only be used once against a single game. Internet connection required. An additional fee may be required once the Game Time Card expires. All players are subject to the terms and conditions of the game. NCsoft games sold separately.

Using a Game Time Card

Game Time Cards can be used to extend an existing game subscription, or to commence a new subscription. Instructions on adding your Game Time Card can be found below:

To add to an existing subscription, click here.
To start a new subscription, click here.
Got questions? Check out our Game Time Card FAQs.

Adding Time to an Existing Subscription

  1. Log in to your PlayNC Account
  2. On the PlayNC Account Management page, click Use a Serial Code
  3. Enter the code found on the reverse of your Game Time Card (as a Standard PlayNC Code), and click CONTINUE
  4. Choose which game account you’d like to add game time to, and click ADD TIME

Adding Time to a New Subscription

To start a new subscription, you will first need to activate your game account, and then apply your Game Time Card. To do so;

  1. Head to the Account section on PlayNC

    • If you are an existing customer, log in to your account
    • If you are a new customer, click the Create Account button and follow the directions provided until you have successfully created your PlayNC Account
  2. On the PlayNC Account Management page, click Use a Serial Code
  3. Enter your game Serial Code (as a Standard PlayNC Code) and click CONTINUE
  4. Choose a game account name and password, and click CREATE GAME ACCOUNT
  5. On the Choose Payment Method page, click USE GAME TIME CARD
  6. Enter the code found on the reverse of your Game Time Card (as a Standard PlayNC Code), and click CONTINUE

Game Time Cards work with all NCsoft subscription games (this includes Richard Garriott’s Tabula Rasa, City of Heroes, City of Villains, Lineage II), but can only be used against a single game. An additional fee may be required once the Game Time Card expires.

FAQs

What is a Game Time Card?
A Game Time Card allows you to play any NCsoft subscription-based game without needing to use a credit card

Which games can I apply a Game Time Card to?
All NCsoft subscription games, this includes Richard Garriott’s Tabula Rasa, City of Heroes, City of Villains and Lineage II.

Can I split my game time across multiple titles?
No. Your game time can only be applied to one single title. For multiple subscriptions, you will require multiple Game Time Cards which must be applied separately.

Can I use it to activate a game?
Yes. A Game Time Card can be used to extend a current subscription or to commence a new subscription. Your Game Time Card will add 15, 30 or 60 days on top of the 30 days of game time included in your game box.

What happens when my game time runs out?
To continue your subscription, you will be required to add more game time to the game. Your characters will be “frozen” until your subscription is reactivated with game time.

Will I lose my characters and game progress if my game time lapses?
No, but should you wish to continue playing on the same account we recommend you add more game time within 90 days.

Are there different types of Game Time Cards?
Currently, Game Time Cards are available for 15, 30 and 60 day periods.

When will my Game Time Card run out?
Your Game Time Card will run out 15, 30 or 60 days following the date you added it to your subscription.

Do Game Time Cards expire?
Yes. Check your Game Time Card packaging for the expiry date.