Cannot make in-game purchase but have payment method working in Microsoft Store

[Bummed in Virginia]

I am unable to make any in-game purchases at all from within the Township game, which is available from the Microsoft Store. My payment method is working fine with other things, and nothing is suspended. I have run the Troubleshooter for "Microsoft Store Apps" and nothing is wrong. I have reset the app numerous times. I have run "WSReset.exe" and then rebooted my Windows 10 laptop. Nothing seems to work.The game offers in-app purchases. Whatever I attempt to buy, the game will cheerfully bring up the purchase box, and immediately default to "Get Started! Add a way to pay." Here's an ex

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