A spokesperson said this was done "to create global efficiency and to ensure both regional and partner channel consistency." The preferred methods of payment remain pre-payments via wire transfer or check. This change applies only to Dynamics resellers as other channels were using credit cards. Consumers can still use plastic to pay for purchases, including Dynamics customers who renew online or pay for support incidents online. This change was announced via a conference call with a number-terribly-happy group of members of the Dynamics Partner Advisory Council.