Like by law all payments made by credit cards HAVE to be accepted right? well, why is it that some sites deny online credit cards from certain countries, and how can you get them to accept it?
2007-01-13 08:17:54 · 4 answers · asked by Musashi.EXE 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Retailers are not required to accept ANY credit cards, no matter what country they are located in.
Some online retailers deny credit card purchases made from certain countries based on a high percentage of fraudulent purchases being made from that country.
Retailers have every incentive to prevent credit card fraud. If a retailer accepts a credit card for payment, and doesn't verify its authenticity, the retailer may suffer the financial loss.
If you are in a country different from where the credit card is issued (or will be traveling outside your home country), it is best to contact your issuing bank and inform them that you are (or will be) traveling out of the country, so they don't deny purchases while you are traveling.
2007-01-13 08:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wise Owl is correct. I'll go one step farther. Merchants are not required to accept ANY form of payment they don't want to. They can even refuse cash if they want.
2007-01-13 20:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at this information page http://www.youbigg.com/Credit-Cards.html it lists types of cards and information, it should also answer your question.
2007-01-15 18:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by mikelo123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, what that first guy said. He is 100% correct.
2007-01-13 19:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋