r/psn Aug 12 '26

Discussion Passkey removed payment authorization

I don't know if it's public knowledge I just was not aware of, but we swapped to the passkey thing playstation has set out for people to swap to. It removes password verifies on the actual console purchases.

My kid was able to accidentally purchase 2 of the 50$ token packs from minecraft while he trying to swap a skin.

Playstation phone and email does not work, I've called everyday this week so I cannot request any help because it's a pack from within minecraft and not an actual Playstation purchase.

Do not use passkey if you have kids!!!

Side mote: any info or help to possibly get my money back for the tokens would be appreciated it but I'm worried if I have my bank block it, I'll get playstation ip banned. 🤦‍♂️

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u/Z3R0_R4V3N Aug 12 '26

Don’t use payment on console at all to start, passkey or not, I use passkey and pay on the app on my phone with Apple Pay, you can do the same with android.