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Is it legal for a hostel to write down my debit card information for security purposes?
I just moved to Manchester and I'm staying at a hostel. I booked a bed online via hostelworld.com. What bothers me is that a receptionist asked me to give her my debit card in order to ensure some ...
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New payWave debit card vs PIN
My bank in Australia (SuncorpMetway) just issued me a new payWave Debit card (VISA) to replace my old/expiring savings account card. My old card required a PIN for any withdrawal or purchase. I ...
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If a company in China says it accepts Visa, does it accept all Visas?
I am doing some finance research for payment methods in China, there is some confusion as to whether only certain types of Visa Credit Cards are accepted at businesses versus all Visas...
Is this the ...
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U.S. VISA gift cards and usage in Europe; technical and/or legislative insight?
Can you use any U.S. gift card anywhere in the world to pay at a counter with a VISA logo?
I read on some web sites that U.S. gift cards don't work in Europe, but no reason was given, others were ...
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Is it safe to put pin of debit card in worldpay?
I am buying from proxybonanza.com that accept worldpay.
Then I go to this screen:
Looks like they managed to figure out that the bank is USbank without me having to tell them. In fact, they know ...
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How are Visa payWave and MasterCard PayPass protected against unauthorized use?
Visa payWave and MasterCard PayPass have similar description - the card is equipped with antenna that it uses to talk to the terminal. For small purchases (something like less that $50) the ...
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In what countries can credit card merchants use address verification?
Usually when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard online you have to provide a billing address. Many online shops, especially from the United States, will only send purchases to the cardholders billing ...
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How do I remember to use Visa Signature benefits, such as extended warranty on purchases?
My bank has upgraded my credit card to a Visa Signature card, which comes with benefits such as Warranty Manager Service (up to one additional year of warranty), Purchase Security (reimbursement for ...
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Is there any inherent difference between Visa and Mastercard credit cards?
Are there any inherent differences between a Visa credit card and a Mastercard credit card?
Obviously, there can be huge differences between one Visa card and another. And between one Mastercard and ...
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Choosing debit card: MasterCard Debit or Visa Electron?
What to take into account when choosing debit card for my personal account, between MasterCard Debit and Visa Electron?
Should I take into account for example possible international travel (EU vs ...
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Can I transfer money from my prepaid Visa gift card to my debit card?
I bought a prepaid Visa gift card to add money on my phone account. It turns out I can't do this because the gift card can not be processed by my phone company because the card does not have my ...
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Why are American Express cards are not as popular as Visa or MasterCard?
For me, AMEX is a preferred choice because I can earn more treat points.
But I found that (at least in Malaysia), a lot of merchants are rejecting AMEX card in favor of Visa or MasterCard. Why?
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Credit card changed by card company: Why is Citi changing my Visa dividend platinum select card to dividend world Mastercard?
My citi divident platinum select card is being replaced with citi dividend world mastercard.
I don't quite understand their explanation. But what are the changes on the benefits?
why change from ...
