Blizzard Balance (renamed in mid-2017?[citation needed] previously called "Battle.net Balance") is a storage account for digital currency usable within Blizzard Entertainment online shops with certain restrictions. As of April 19, 2018, gifting via the Blizzard Shop is available.[1]
The Blizzard Balance is accessed from Blizzard account management settings (upper right).[2]
History[]
Starting with the Diablo III beta test, a new feature called "Battle.net Balance" was made available to store virtual currency purchased with real money to buy game-related services (character transfers, digital products like companions, and items in Diablo III's real-money auction house). The feature was released in the US region on February 6, 2012. A couple of days later on February 8, 2012, the feature was release for the Europe region. As of February 2017, a 
[WoW Token] could be traded for $15 USD / €13 EUR / £10 GBP of Battle.net Balance.[3]
At the Battle.net Shop[]
You can apparently use your Blizzard Balance to purchase at the Battle.net Shop.[citation needed]
At the Blizzard Store[]
It could not be used to purchase from the Blizzard Store[4] and was still true as of Sep 2013,[5] but not after the Battle.net Shop changeover.
Restrictions[]
Edit to the right of the section title.References[]
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment 2018-04-18. Blizzard Balance Gifting Now Available!. Blizzard news.
- ^ File:Balance_at_top_of_Blizzard_Account_Settings.jpg
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment 2017-02-06. Trade a WoW® Token for Battle.net Balance. World of Warcraft official game site (US).
Blizzard Entertainment 2017-02-07. Trade a WoW® Token for Battle.net Balance. World of Warcraft official game site (EU). - ^ Blizzard Entertainment 2013-03-08. Battle.net Balance FAQ (Article ID: 783). Battle.net Support (US).
Blizzard Entertainment 2013-03-09. Battle.net Balance FAQ (Article ID: 783). Battle.net Support (EU). - ^
Hagut 2013-09-02. #3 - Battle net balance?. Official Support > Customer Support forum (EU). As stated in the FAQ (and quoted by Doomsinger), I'm afraid you can't use Battle.net balance for Blizzard Store purchases.
See also[]
- Battle.net
- Battle.net Balance Card
- Battle.net Gift Card
- Battle.net Shop (formerly Blizzard Store)
- Money
[WoW Token]
External links[]
- Use of Blizzard Balance requires access to Account Management.
Battle.net Support (US) Battle.net Balance FAQ by Blizzard Entertainment, Updated: Mar 8, 2013, Article ID: 783
Battle.net Support (EU) Battle.net Balance FAQ by Blizzard Entertainment, Updated: 09-Mar-2013, Article ID: 783- Restrictions
https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/102391
- News
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Official WoW Site (US) Trade a WoW® Token for Battle.net Balance By Blizzard Entertainment February 6th, 2017 Official Diablo III Community site (US) New Battle.net Balance Feature Now Available by Blizzard Entertainment, Feb 6, 2012 4:59 PM PST Official Diablo III Community site (EU) New Battle.net Balance Feature Now Available by Blizzard Entertainment, 08 Feb 2012 09:15 UTC
WoW Official Game Site (US) Coming Soon: Battle.net Balance by Blizzard Entertainment, Dec 9, 2011 8:28 AM PST
WoW Official Game Site (EU) Coming Soon: Battle.net Balance by Blizzard Entertainment, 09 Dec 2011 19:00 UTC