So I received an email from USAT saying I can upgrade at no charge and receive the Active Pass content. I get most of my "expert" content here but I will occasionally look at their articles. There's one thing in the "upgrade" that puzzles me...
*You will need to enter a credit card during the checkout process due to system limitations, but your card will not be charged. Once you enter your unique code, you will see a zero balance due. Your Triathlete Pass membership will renew annually at no cost to you as long as you maintain an annual USA Triathlon Membership. Upon annual renewal of your Triathlete Pass membership, you will be notified if you no longer have an active USA Triathlon Membership and you will not be charged without notice. You can cancel at any time.*
My question is...why would they need a credit card to grant me access to the content if it's a free upgrade? What "system limitation" could there be that would require me to give them a credit card number?
I reached out to them for an explanation and they said I would have to contact Pocket Outdoor Media to get an explanation. I'm just curious if anybody here knows why they might need/want this.
*You will need to enter a credit card during the checkout process due to system limitations, but your card will not be charged. Once you enter your unique code, you will see a zero balance due. Your Triathlete Pass membership will renew annually at no cost to you as long as you maintain an annual USA Triathlon Membership. Upon annual renewal of your Triathlete Pass membership, you will be notified if you no longer have an active USA Triathlon Membership and you will not be charged without notice. You can cancel at any time.*
My question is...why would they need a credit card to grant me access to the content if it's a free upgrade? What "system limitation" could there be that would require me to give them a credit card number?
I reached out to them for an explanation and they said I would have to contact Pocket Outdoor Media to get an explanation. I'm just curious if anybody here knows why they might need/want this.