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Using Halifax Debit in Bookmakers
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uncreative
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I tried to put some money into one of those betting machines in the bookmakers when i was in with my brother in law (i dont really gamble) but my Halifax debit card was denied twice. I have plenty of money in the account.
Do you need to activate it somehow to do a gambling transaction?
Do you need to activate it somehow to do a gambling transaction?
Total Credit Used...=........£9,000 / £52,700
Mortgage..............=........£138,000 , 20 Years left.
:starmod:CC cashback for this year..=........£112.88 £205.81 banked in 2015
:starmod:YNAB User & Mortgage Free Wannabe
:starmod::A19/03/16
Mortgage..............=........£138,000 , 20 Years left.
:starmod:CC cashback for this year..=........£112.88 £205.81 banked in 2015
:starmod:YNAB User & Mortgage Free Wannabe
:starmod::A19/03/16
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I am pretty sure you don't, but banks like blocking transactions that don't fit into your spending pattern and look suspicious as a result.
Good for you and you brother in law that it was declined...0 -
How old are you what kind of account do you hold?0
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Surely 18+ because of the CCs and mortgage?0
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