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KB Article: 59527
KB Category: [Account/Billing]
KB Sub-category: [PlayOnline ID/Password Recovery] [Information Change] [ Unlinking] [Account Creation] [Registration Information]
What does the transfer from PlayOnline ID to a SQUARE ENIX Account entail?
In order to better safeguard the account security of PlayOnline users and provide a more streamlined account management experience, all PlayOnline ID management functions have been transferred to the SQUARE ENIX account System as of July, 2011. If you possess a PlayOnline ID older than that date, you will need to transfer it to a valid SQUARE ENIX account in order to continue playing FINAL FANTASY XI.
Please visit http://www.square-enix.com/na/account/ for more information on SQUARE ENIX accounts.
■ Transfer Process
A walkthrough detailing the transfer process is posted on the PlayOnline website at the following link: http://www.playonline.com/homeus/polshift/
After the transfer process is complete, the user information registered to the SQUARE ENIX account will act as the primary account information.
■ PlayOnline Functions
All billing and account information management functions will be transferred from the PlayOnline Viewer to the SQUARE ENIX Account Management System, allowing for convenient web-based account management. Please see below for a complete list of functions:
▼ Join PlayOnline
▼ PlayOnline Password Change
▼ Purchase/Cancellation/Review of Content IDs
▼ Payment Method Change
▼ Account History
▼ Registration of Expansion Packs
▼ Purchase of Optional Services
▼ Usage Details
▼ Campaign Registration
■ Payment Methods
SQUARE ENIX Crysta, debit cards, and credit cards will be viable payment methods after ID transfer. Debit and credit cards must support personal authentication services (such as 3D Secure) in order to be used.
■ Logging into PlayOnline after the Transfer
Customers may be required to register a SQUARE ENIX account and PlayOnline ID before logging into PlayOnline.
Q: What payment options are available for SQUARE ENIX accounts?
A: Credit Card, Debit Card, and SQUARE ENIX Crysta are all available options for payment. You can purchase Crysta either via the SQUARE ENIX Account Management website or via PayPal.
Q: How do recurring subscriptions work if I have SQUARE ENIX Crysta set as my payment method?
A: As long as you have a sufficient balance of Crysta on the account, the appropriate amount will be automatically deducted when the subscription is renewed. However, if your balance is insufficient, the reoccurring option will be automatically canceled. You will have to manually renew the option in order to continue playing.
Q: Is it possible to add the exact amount of SQUARE ENIX Crysta required for my monthly subscription?
A: Yes, you will be able to add the exact amount of SQUARE ENIX Crysta. However, please note that there is a minimum purchase of 500 Crysta and a maximum purchase of 10,000 Crysta.
Q: If I add SQUARE ENIX Crysta to an account and use that to pay for my monthly subscription, will I be able use the remaining balance for my next payment?
A: Yes, you will be able to utilize the remaining balance for your next payment.
Q: What payment methods can be used to purchase SQUARE ENIX Crysta?
A: You can purchase SQUARE ENIX Crysta using a credit card or debit card via the SQUARE ENIX Account Management website or PayPal.
Q: What steps are required if I already have a PlayOnline Account linked to a SQUARE ENIX account?
A: Customers who currently have a PlayOnline Account linked with a SQUARE ENIX account will also be required to go through the transfer process. Please note that customers who currently have a link in place will be required to fully transfer their PlayOnline ID to the SQUARE ENIX account it is linked to.
Q: How will this affect users who have multiple PlayOnline IDs linked to one SQUARE ENIX account?
A: You will need to complete the transfer process for each PlayOnline Account currently linked to a SQUARE ENIX account. The transfer destination will be the SQUARE ENIX ID that is currently linked. It is possible to transfer multiple PlayOnline IDs to the same SQUARE ENIX ID.
Q: My PlayOnline ID registration information is not up to date. Will this have any effect on the transfer?
A: This will have no effect on the transfer process itself, but please be diligent in keeping your information up-to-date. After the transfer, all support will be managed with the SQUARE ENIX account instead of the PlayOnline ID. When obtaining a SQUARE ENIX account, please register with your updated information.
Q: Will the billing methods change?
A: Yes. SQUARE ENIX Crysta and credit cards will be viable payment methods after the transfer.
Q: Will this change affect PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 users or is this only for PC users?
A: Even though FINAL FANTASY XI is no longer available for the PlayStation 2 or Xbox 360 platforms, this change affects users across all platforms. PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 users are able to access FINAL FANTASY XI on Windows, but the transfer process must be completed first.
Q: Is it possible to register and transfer multiple PlayOnline IDs to multiple SQUARE ENIX accounts? What kind of impact would this have?
A: This is possible. However, individual payment methods would need to be set up for each individual SQUARE ENIX account.
Q: Will I need a SQUARE ENIX Security Token to go through with the transfer process?
A: No, a SQUARE ENIX Security Token is not required for the transfer process. However, we strongly recommend acquiring a SQUARE ENIX Security Token to add an additional layer of security to the account.
Q: Will use of the PlayOnline Viewer be discontinued?
A: No. Everyone will still be required to log into the PlayOnline Viewer in order to play FINAL FANTASY XI. The PlayOnline Viewer’s login settings have also been updated to include the SQUARE ENIX ID and password as part of the required credentials to log in.
Q: Will we receive any bonus for going through the transfer?
A: Customers who completed the transfer by August 31, 2011, received a special in-game present, the Rounsey Wand, as a token of appreciation from us. Please visit the following site for more details on this item: http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/topics/special/110727.html
Q: Is it possible to unlink a PlayOnline Account from a SQUARE ENIX account?
A: If you wish to unlink your PlayOnline ID from a SQUARE ENIX account, please click on "Additional Assistance" below to contact the SQUARE ENIX Support Center prior to starting the transfer process. Prior to transfer, it is possible for the accounts to be unlinked, which would allow for you to choose a new SQUARE ENIX account to transfer to.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reverse a transfer of a PlayOnline ID from a SQUARE ENIX ID, so please be sure to transfer your PlayOnline ID to the SQUARE ENIX ID you intend to use permanently.
Q: How will this transfer affect the users who are using a client from a region different from the account's region (i.e. customer living in North America but using Japanese game client)?
A: The transfer will not affect customers that are using a client from a different region. In addition, customers are not required to have the region for the SQUARE ENIX account match the region for the PlayOnline Account. However, please be aware of the following:
▼ Customers who currently have a link in place will be required to transfer the PlayOnline Account to the SQUARE ENIX account it is linked to.
▼ Payment methods depend on the region of the SQUARE ENIX account, not the PlayOnline Account.
▼ The currency of fees (i.e. monthly subscription fee, World Transfer Service fee, etc.) will be based on the region for the SQUARE ENIX account.
▼ If a customer wishes to register any additional content, they will be required to use products from the PlayOnline ID’s region (i.e. customers with a North American PlayOnline ID will be required to acquire a product from the North American region).
Please visit http://www.square-enix.com/na/account/ for more information on SQUARE ENIX accounts.
■ Transfer Process
A walkthrough detailing the transfer process is posted on the PlayOnline website at the following link: http://www.playonline.com/homeus/polshift/
After the transfer process is complete, the user information registered to the SQUARE ENIX account will act as the primary account information.
■ PlayOnline Functions
All billing and account information management functions will be transferred from the PlayOnline Viewer to the SQUARE ENIX Account Management System, allowing for convenient web-based account management. Please see below for a complete list of functions:
▼ Join PlayOnline
▼ PlayOnline Password Change
▼ Purchase/Cancellation/Review of Content IDs
▼ Payment Method Change
▼ Account History
▼ Registration of Expansion Packs
▼ Purchase of Optional Services
▼ Usage Details
▼ Campaign Registration
■ Payment Methods
SQUARE ENIX Crysta, debit cards, and credit cards will be viable payment methods after ID transfer. Debit and credit cards must support personal authentication services (such as 3D Secure) in order to be used.
■ Logging into PlayOnline after the Transfer
Customers may be required to register a SQUARE ENIX account and PlayOnline ID before logging into PlayOnline.
Q: What payment options are available for SQUARE ENIX accounts?
A: Credit Card, Debit Card, and SQUARE ENIX Crysta are all available options for payment. You can purchase Crysta either via the SQUARE ENIX Account Management website or via PayPal.
Q: How do recurring subscriptions work if I have SQUARE ENIX Crysta set as my payment method?
A: As long as you have a sufficient balance of Crysta on the account, the appropriate amount will be automatically deducted when the subscription is renewed. However, if your balance is insufficient, the reoccurring option will be automatically canceled. You will have to manually renew the option in order to continue playing.
Q: Is it possible to add the exact amount of SQUARE ENIX Crysta required for my monthly subscription?
A: Yes, you will be able to add the exact amount of SQUARE ENIX Crysta. However, please note that there is a minimum purchase of 500 Crysta and a maximum purchase of 10,000 Crysta.
Q: If I add SQUARE ENIX Crysta to an account and use that to pay for my monthly subscription, will I be able use the remaining balance for my next payment?
A: Yes, you will be able to utilize the remaining balance for your next payment.
Q: What payment methods can be used to purchase SQUARE ENIX Crysta?
A: You can purchase SQUARE ENIX Crysta using a credit card or debit card via the SQUARE ENIX Account Management website or PayPal.
Q: What steps are required if I already have a PlayOnline Account linked to a SQUARE ENIX account?
A: Customers who currently have a PlayOnline Account linked with a SQUARE ENIX account will also be required to go through the transfer process. Please note that customers who currently have a link in place will be required to fully transfer their PlayOnline ID to the SQUARE ENIX account it is linked to.
Q: How will this affect users who have multiple PlayOnline IDs linked to one SQUARE ENIX account?
A: You will need to complete the transfer process for each PlayOnline Account currently linked to a SQUARE ENIX account. The transfer destination will be the SQUARE ENIX ID that is currently linked. It is possible to transfer multiple PlayOnline IDs to the same SQUARE ENIX ID.
Q: My PlayOnline ID registration information is not up to date. Will this have any effect on the transfer?
A: This will have no effect on the transfer process itself, but please be diligent in keeping your information up-to-date. After the transfer, all support will be managed with the SQUARE ENIX account instead of the PlayOnline ID. When obtaining a SQUARE ENIX account, please register with your updated information.
Q: Will the billing methods change?
A: Yes. SQUARE ENIX Crysta and credit cards will be viable payment methods after the transfer.
Q: Will this change affect PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 users or is this only for PC users?
A: Even though FINAL FANTASY XI is no longer available for the PlayStation 2 or Xbox 360 platforms, this change affects users across all platforms. PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 users are able to access FINAL FANTASY XI on Windows, but the transfer process must be completed first.
Q: Is it possible to register and transfer multiple PlayOnline IDs to multiple SQUARE ENIX accounts? What kind of impact would this have?
A: This is possible. However, individual payment methods would need to be set up for each individual SQUARE ENIX account.
Q: Will I need a SQUARE ENIX Security Token to go through with the transfer process?
A: No, a SQUARE ENIX Security Token is not required for the transfer process. However, we strongly recommend acquiring a SQUARE ENIX Security Token to add an additional layer of security to the account.
Q: Will use of the PlayOnline Viewer be discontinued?
A: No. Everyone will still be required to log into the PlayOnline Viewer in order to play FINAL FANTASY XI. The PlayOnline Viewer’s login settings have also been updated to include the SQUARE ENIX ID and password as part of the required credentials to log in.
Q: Will we receive any bonus for going through the transfer?
A: Customers who completed the transfer by August 31, 2011, received a special in-game present, the Rounsey Wand, as a token of appreciation from us. Please visit the following site for more details on this item: http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/topics/special/110727.html
Q: Is it possible to unlink a PlayOnline Account from a SQUARE ENIX account?
A: If you wish to unlink your PlayOnline ID from a SQUARE ENIX account, please click on "Additional Assistance" below to contact the SQUARE ENIX Support Center prior to starting the transfer process. Prior to transfer, it is possible for the accounts to be unlinked, which would allow for you to choose a new SQUARE ENIX account to transfer to.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reverse a transfer of a PlayOnline ID from a SQUARE ENIX ID, so please be sure to transfer your PlayOnline ID to the SQUARE ENIX ID you intend to use permanently.
Q: How will this transfer affect the users who are using a client from a region different from the account's region (i.e. customer living in North America but using Japanese game client)?
A: The transfer will not affect customers that are using a client from a different region. In addition, customers are not required to have the region for the SQUARE ENIX account match the region for the PlayOnline Account. However, please be aware of the following:
▼ Customers who currently have a link in place will be required to transfer the PlayOnline Account to the SQUARE ENIX account it is linked to.
▼ Payment methods depend on the region of the SQUARE ENIX account, not the PlayOnline Account.
▼ The currency of fees (i.e. monthly subscription fee, World Transfer Service fee, etc.) will be based on the region for the SQUARE ENIX account.
▼ If a customer wishes to register any additional content, they will be required to use products from the PlayOnline ID’s region (i.e. customers with a North American PlayOnline ID will be required to acquire a product from the North American region).
