Update XBOX Live Contract payment method through Best Buy

I have XBOX Live Gold Membership I bought on contract through Best Buy when I bought my XBOX console. I no longer can use my console because I get a message that states my payments are not up to date. I need to update my payment method for the membership. I had done so on my XBOX account to no avail. XBOX says I need to update it through Best Buy because theat is where I bought it. I called Best Buy and was told that everything is fine and payments are being made. Maddening. How do I resolve?

Hi mjabja,
Not being able to access Xbox Live would certainly make playing online difficult, let alone accessing your Gold membership benefits. I'd be frustrated too if I found myself in a similar situation.
Because the Xbox 360 Entertainment for All plan is administered and billed by Microsoft, Best Buy is not able to make any modifications to your subscription or update your method of payment -- we do not have visibility or direct access to these records. Full details on the program and billing FAQs can also be found here. The best advice I can give would be to follow up with Microsoft using one of the contact methods listed on that page to see what options might be available.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Aaron|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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    Look for Unlimites Us and Canada
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    I was told last year that it would be available. And two nights ago.
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    That is the best work around to get the subscription back using the new card details
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    The subscription shows that it expires today. It is on my account. Simply renew it with the card information that is also on my account.
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    Can you help me on this to solve your issue please?
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    You have directed me to your sales site to search for the plan I already have all over again. I have no time for this.
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