If you haven't already, sign up for Bing rewards online using the email associated with your xbox live account. Once you've signed up, (it's free btw) you can scroll down on the rewards screen and click the $5 free post it and $5 will be deposited in to your Microsoft account almost immediately. Use that $5 to buy the $4.99 silver package. Profit! Just a suggestion for the guardian looking to save a penny