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Google wallet and Halifax credit card

billn
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I have been using Google wallet for the last three months with out a problem but this week we went away for a couple of days and my Halifax credit card linked to Google wallet was refused, I then used the physical card and that went straight through, the same thing happened again later that day. I have tried Google wallet again at home and it worked as normal. Has anybody had this happen or know what the problem might be?
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  • born_again
    born_again Posts: 22,264 Forumite
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    Some retailers have low limits.
    Life in the slow lane
  • billn
    billn Posts: 340 Forumite
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    Thanks for the reply. The first time was for a large amount but the retailer said they usually don't have a problem with payment by apps.
    If at first you don't succeed, sky diving is not for you!
  • molerat
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    I wonder if it the same as the problem I have with my Lloyds card - the same stable. It doesn't like high transactions using Wallet, will then pay the same transaction by C&P but will reject any other Wallet transaction same day but will work fine next day.  As it is my general use card I always have to have the card with me.
  • billn
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    Thank you molerat that does sound plausible, I will keep trying and see how it goes.
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