I just recieved an email from microsoft asking for my payment details to process my refund for my band 2?
I have inspected the email several times and i am a genuine band 2 user, and I logged in manually on microsoft.com to their payment system. It says its awaiting microsoft approval on their site. You need your bank details and your IBN number (banking code), for it to register your bank for a payment transaction.
The email looks genuine and was addressed properly rather than a generic email and I could not find any malicious links in it, but I still didnt click on anything and just went directly to microsoft's own website. I did the paperwork manually throught their payment processor. Even though the email looks completely genuine.
I am located in the UK
There appears to be a two day time limit on the request as stated in the email, I wasnt taking any chances so i didnt click on any links till I see if anyone else has got one?
Email starts: (this is the copy and pasted text, the full email is more detailed)
Greeting from Microsoft! Darren (full name is written here, i have removed it). have been invited to onboard as a payee. This will enable Microsoft to move forward with release of a pending refund, rebate, or partner payment.
To Sign-in to Microsoft Payment Central, you will need to sign in with your email (removed by me)
In order to receive this payment, please provide your payment information by completing below steps within the next two (2) business days.
Next Steps:
1. Go to Microsoft Payment Central
2. Click on Sign-in
3. Provide your email address and password.
Note: If you see a Work/School account and a Personal account option, choose the Personal account option.
Note: If this email address is not associated to a Microsoft Account, you will need to associate it to a Microsoft Account. Click “Create one” at the bottom of the Sign-in page to associate your current email address. Please note, “Create account” does not create a new email address.
4. Complete the required information
5. Submit
If you are unable to Sign-in, please review the Sign-in instructions here. If you require additional Sign-in assistance, please seek help here.
If you have any questions regarding your payee invite, please reach out to your Microsoft Business Contact/Customer Service Representative. If you require assistance using the Microsoft Payment Central tool, please visit the Microsoft Payment Central Frequently Asked Questions Page. Otherwise, you may Request Support.
Thank you for your cooperation with this process. We value your business and are working diligently to release your pending payment.
Microsoft Accounts Payable Help Desk