Posts Tagged ‘debit card’

Think I'm getting ripped off from ordering a cell phone?

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

I ordered a straight talk cell phone from the straight talk contact number from their website. I picked the phone I wanted and paid .95 for one day shipping. A buddy of mine uses straight talk and he’s had great success with it. It’s a calling card plan, so there is no contract, and no [...]

Bank approved debit card payment, says money is leaving my account; merchant says payment declined. What next?

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

I tried to pay my medical school tuition (a five-figure sum) yesterday using my debit card. There were a number of technical problems during the process which might explain the resulting fiasco…
First, when the university official (i.e. "merchant") telephoned the bank for approval, the call got cut off just after I’d answered the security questions [...]

For those who think that corporations should have the same rights as individuals and that it is in our?

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

best interest to protect corporate profits over the welfare on the individual, have you ever tried dealing with your cell phone provider?
If you think that corporate American is your buddy, here is a good example for you.
My cell phone provider billed me 00.00 for one month, denied responsibility for three weeks and caused me to [...]

Suspicious e-mail about tax over payments refund?

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Here’s the contents of the e-mail I received:
Dear Applicant:
Following an upgrade of our computer systems and review of our records we have investigated your payments and latest tax returns over the past years, our calculations show you have made over payments of 326.75$
Due to the high volume of refunds you must complete the online application, [...]

Collections Agency took money out before said date, they want to put a warrant of arrest for bounced check….?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

AllState Financial has been contacting me on my cell phone nonstop about an Applied account I had and that they now are in charge of. I have never recieved a letter or anything stating that I owed them. They only have left messages with claim numbers that said to call back. When I finally did [...]

Is Visa Mobile a good idea or just another gimmick? Visa is testing this in the US.?

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Visa mobile is a new service just for chase Visa Credit and Debit card holders. Visa is currently testing this on T-mobiles Googe smartphone. You can view your Visa card balance all the time on the phone. You also get offers dlelivered to your phone from several merchants.
I would not be interested in a service [...]

Is Visa Mobile a good idea or just another gimmick? Visa is testing this in the US.?

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Visa mobile is a new service just for chase Visa Credit and Debit card holders. Visa is currently testing this on T-mobiles Googe smartphone. You can view your Visa card balance all the time on the phone. You also get offers dlelivered to your phone from several merchants.
Here is an article explaining the service.
http://www.centredaily.com/business/technology/story/1015545.html
I would [...]

can i use my debit card number in the spot where a credit card number goes to make a bus purchase online?

Friday, August 7th, 2009

im suppose to ride the bus bck home for college and its cheaper for me to buy the ticket online then to go up there but it doesnt say that u can use a debit card it only says u can use a credit card and that affter you have purchased your ticket you must [...]

Is the bank obligated to refund stolen money from my debit card quickly?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

My debit card was stolen a couple of weeks ago and all the cash I use for day to day transactions was on my card (about 0). That money was used to buy diapers and supplies for my child, keep my cell phone on as I look for a job, and it bought food since [...]

Is the bank obligated to refund stolen money from my debit card quickly?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

My debit card was stolen a couple of weeks ago and all the cash I use for day to day transactions was on my card (about 0). That money was used to buy diapers and supplies for my child, keep my cell phone on as I look for a job, and it bought food since [...]

credit/debit cards in germany for us citizen…?

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Hello,
I’m going to Munich for a week, and was wondering if my visa debit or credit cards will work there? Obviously I am getting some euro’s before I go, but will my visa debit or credit card be accepted? Will I be able to use an atm over there for my debit card?
Also, if you [...]

If I owe credit card companies money, can they take my money from the bank or anything with my name in it?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

I owe money on 3 credit cards. My car got repoed a few months ago and it’s in the process of being auctioned off and I am responsible for paying the difference which is a few grand. I am literally broke. I closed my bank account because I’m scared that the collection agencies have authorization [...]