{"id":4077,"date":"2021-12-04T15:03:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T15:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/?p=4077"},"modified":"2022-05-24T11:21:13","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T11:21:13","slug":"minecraft-error-placing-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/minecraft-error-placing-order\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Minecraft Error Placing Order [Easy Fixes for 2022]"},"content":{"rendered":"
So, you’ve probably tried purchasing Minecraft from Minecraft.net but were unable to complete the order. I know what you’re going through — the “Error Placing Order” prompt is appearing there many times whereas you’ve already made sure your card info is accurate.<\/p>\n
With that at hand, how to fix Minecraft Error Placing Order in 2022? That we’ll find out today. For instance, this guide shows some actionable ways to overcome the bugs you might be facing during the purchase.<\/p>\n
Read Also: <\/strong>How to install OptiFine on Minecraft?<\/a><\/p>\n That said, let’s dive in.<\/p>\n\n An outdated browser is the commonest reason people are unable to buy Minecraft. The reason it happens is the security concerns.<\/p>\n As a rule of thumb, an outdated browser comes with outdated security measures which could be holding your payment back. So, updating to the latest version of your browser will help solve the issue.<\/p>\n The case is even more common for the Google Chrome browser — it frequently brings out new security updates and recommends users to update to the latest version.<\/p>\n We’ve seen many users overcome their international payment issues by simply updating the browser they use for purchases.<\/p>\n Follow the steps below to update Google Chrome to the latest version available:<\/p>\n If it still doesn’t help, head over to another fix that works for you.<\/p>\n Also Read: <\/strong>How to force Minecraft to use GPU?<\/a><\/p>\n It’s not uncommon to face Minecraft placing order errors when international banking is blocked from your bank’s end. So, if you’re purchasing the game outside Sweeden (where Mojang payments process), make sure your international banking is unblocked.<\/p>\n But before you even do that, it’s important to make sure your card details are still legit.<\/p>\n After you’ve made sure of that but not sure whether your credit\/debit card is still eligible for international payments, consider calling your bank customer support and asking them to unblock international banking on your card.<\/p>\n Also, please note that different banks can have different issues associated with this Minecraft error. It is even possible that your card offers international payments but may be blocking the Minecraft payment processor.<\/p>\n If you’ve made sure your international payments are unblocked but the issue still remains, try another potential solution.<\/p>\n As a rule of thumb, using an alternative way to purchase Minecraft may help since there will be different procedures and payment processors.<\/p>\n However, purchasing Minecraft from Windows 10 store will only be applicable if you’re running Windows 10 and want to purchase Minecraft for it.<\/p>\n And if you are using Windows 10, surely consider this method since plenty of people facing Minecraft Error Placing Order have found it effective.<\/p>\n Follow the steps below to purchase Minecraft directly from Microsoft Store (Windows 10 Store)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Note: You could also use Steam to purchase Minecraft, as an alternative to Mojang and Microsoft.<\/strong><\/p>\n Did this method also not work? Try another fix from below.<\/p>\n Using a redeem code is yet another effective solution for the issue. We’ve seen that many users overcome the Minecraft order placing error by using a redeem code, using the same official website.<\/p>\n We recommend the marketplaces like G2A<\/a> for that as it’ll help to avoid the Sweden-based payment processor which could be the cause of the issue.<\/p>\n Moreover, you could also purchase a gift code from mahjong’s website. Follow the instructions below to do that:<\/p>\n If nothing above works for you, we’d recommend contacting the customer support of Microsoft or Mojang and most likely they’ll be able to help you with the purchase.<\/p>\nFIX 1: Update Your Browser to the Latest Version<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/li>\nFIX 2: Make Sure International Banking is Unblocked<\/h2>\n
FIX 3: Purchase from Windows 10 Store Instead<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/li>\nFIX 4: Using Redeem Code to Buy Minecraft<\/h2>\n
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FIX 5: Contacting Microsoft or Mojang Customer Support<\/h2>\n