iTunes Won't Accept My Maestro

ncfcstar

Not sure if this is in the right place, but I received my Maestro card from Natwest for my Student Account a few days ago. Today I tried to link my 'Servicecard' to my iTunes account which previously was linked to my Dad's Mastercard. I put all the details in correctly (I think!) and it came up claiming that it would not be accepted??

Is there any reason for this i.e. does iTunes not accept Maestro (although the Switch symbol is there), or is my card not activated (I haven't received my pin yet but I did pay a cheque in using it today).

Any help would be greatfully appreciated, thanks!

ihatechoosingnames

what type did you say the card was when you did it? try changing it to switch as i used to do that sometimes on other sites.

MercilessKiller

Ye use maestro as you would with a switch card

Alternatively use your dads mastercard and just transfer the money using online banking everytime you make a purchase.

Glad to see someone else using itunes it rocks!

techno_geek

Based on what you said...
You probably haven't activated the card yet... they wont send your pin until you do, and neither will you be able to spend on the card!!

Did you read the instructions on the sticker that was on the card when it arrived? lol

Pop into your branch and ask them to activate it, or you can do it via their online banking website.
Then it should work fine

CM86_2

In the meantime, u can buy iTunes gift cards from Sainsbury's and stuff!

Petree

Also make sure you have entered the correct 16 digit code. if its anything like HSBC card it has around 25 numbers and no hint to which are the correct 16 to choose. - I gave up and used mastercard!
Also be careful with the address, if you use uni and the card is set for home or vice versa it won't accept.
or just buy lots of coke with free song codes :>

hth

petree