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Using debit card on planes
TheEffect
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When making purchases on trains/planes, my debit cards always used to be a hit and miss whether they were accepted/declined (always had available funds). I've always used a credit card since which seems to be fine.
I've got a first direct debit card now. Is there a way of knowing beforehand whether it'll work on planes/trains (e.g. if I asked the bank, would they know?) or is it simply a try it process?
(It's slightly embarrassing when you've been given all the food/drink and your card gets declined).
I've got a first direct debit card now. Is there a way of knowing beforehand whether it'll work on planes/trains (e.g. if I asked the bank, would they know?) or is it simply a try it process?
(It's slightly embarrassing when you've been given all the food/drink and your card gets declined).
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When making purchases on trains/planes, my debit cards always used to be a hit and miss whether they were accepted/declined (always had available funds). I've always used a credit card since which seems to be fine.
I've got a first direct debit card now. Is there a way of knowing beforehand whether it'll work on planes/trains (e.g. if I asked the bank, would they know?) or is it simply a try it process?
(It's slightly embarrassing when you've been given all the food/drink and your card gets declined).
It depends whether the bank has set the service code on the card to "mandatory authorisation", which basically means it has to contact the bank.
I don't think First Direct issue mandatory auth cards, so the card should work fine anywhere, even when the card can't contact the bank.0 -
reclusive46 wrote: »It depends whether the bank has set the service code on the card to "mandatory authorisation", which basically means it has to contact the bank.
I don't think First Direct issue mandatory auth cards, so the card should work fine anywhere, even when the card can't contact the bank.
Interesting, thanks.0 -
What are numbers 5 & 6 on your card.
46 should/will be Ok.
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Money saving tip: don't buy anything on trains and planes. It's expensive!0
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