Can you use a debit card instead of a credit card on Xbox live and if so how is it billed?

Answer 1

Yes.

To transfer your services and balances to a new payment method, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to the Billing and Account Management website.

   https://billing.microsoft.com/home.aspx

2. Under Your payment methods, click the payment method you want to change.
3. Under Payment method activity, click Go to payment method information.
4. Under Payment method information for this account, click Use a different payment method.
5. Click Add new credit card, and then click Next.
6. Click Add new Direct Debit, and then click Next.
7. On the Confirm transfer page, confirm the balances and services you want to transfer, and then click Next.

Enter the information for the new payment method, and then click Save.

This information was provided by Microsoft's billing and accounts.

Answer 2

you just remove the credit card from the xbox accountt

Answer 3

You can use a debit card on xbox live, yes. When you buy something off of xbox live marketplace, the money is taken straight off of your debit card immediately.