Interesting, I also haven't registered a card with Google cloud, but mine are still working That said, I had once linked a card from my uncle with the private

Interesting, I also haven't registered a card with Google cloud, but mine are still working That said, I had once linked a card from my uncle with the private Google Wallet to buy a Nexus 7. And yes, the CC requirements are insane. Every professional service supports SEPA transfers, except Google. It basically is an extra 30-60€ a year cost just to use Google services, or to develop for Google Play. 30€ CC cost plus 25$ registration fee. (CCs are basically unused in Germany, where I live).