To ensure a seamless experience when purchasing and downloading digital content, your BN.com account must be complete and up to date. This includes having an email address, a default credit card number and CVV code, a valid expiration date for the credit card, and a current U.S. billing address. These measures are in place to protect your account information.
Why is a valid credit card required?
Publishers require all eBook sellers to have a procedure in place to protect their copyrights through digital rights management (DRM). A credit card number helps enforce DRM policies by ensuring that only authorized users can access and distribute the content.
A credit card is used because it is a unique identifier that only you, the customer, would know. This helps prevent unauthorized redistribution of eBooks.
Note:
- When purchasing a free eBook on the website, a valid credit card and U.S. billing address must be associated with your BN.com account.
For details on how to update your BN.com account, click here.
