as Mark stated, its best to call and ask.. But if it is $25.00 EVEN (no change, etc) then it is just a "Hold" (It will come off hold in 2-3 business days) to make sure card is good and valid, why $25? I dont know, thats how Directv does it.. If its $24.xx or $25.xx (change) Directv usually charges $19.95 PLUS tax for "Handling" fee, but if I recall D* Website has been waiving that fee for months now..