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Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
When creating a resource group in Azure, if you encounter an error related to your credit card while trying to sign up for a free subscription, it could be due to several reasons:
- Credit Card Issues: Ensure that the credit card you are using is valid and not a virtual or prepaid card, as these are not accepted for Azure subscriptions. Verify that the billing address for the credit card matches your bank records.
- Identity Verification: If the progress bar hangs during identity verification, make sure that third-party cookies are enabled in your browser settings. This is necessary for the verification process to complete successfully.
- Subscription Eligibility: If you have previously had an Azure subscription, you may not be eligible for a free trial again. In this case, consider signing up for a pay-as-you-go subscription instead.
- Account Information: Double-check that all the information provided for your Azure account profile, including contact email address, street address, and telephone number, is accurate. If you have another Microsoft account with the same information, it may cause issues as well.
If you continue to face issues, consider trying to sign up using a different browser or contact Azure support for further assistance.