Getting purchasing error when using Visa Gift card

Discussion in 'Detailers Domain' started by Danny, Feb 13, 2011.

  1. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    I just tried to place an order of Cquartz with a Visa gift card but I am getting this error message on your site.

    An error occurred when placing your order. We apologize for the inconvenience. You may try placing the order again, or contact us if the problem persists.

    I called VISA and and they stated the payment went through to Detailers Domain of $57.78 for the Cquartz. Not sure why I am getting the error if the payment went through. I dont have an order # at all or anything. Please help me fix this Phil.
     
  2. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    Danny, I can check this in the morning, but our merchant acct has trouble with gift cards.
     
  3. invaderzim

    invaderzim Jedi Nuba

    yeah, generally unless you register an address with the gift card it will throw up errors when shopping online. Even then some will have problems

    also the stupid credit card companies run an authorization on the amount before doing any of the other checks on the information entered so it will often show the authorization even if the transaction is rejected. They'll tell you over and over on the phone that the charge was accepted, but generally it wasn't....

    online transactions are fun...
     
  4. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    you hit it right on the head. the cc company approves it but the merchant acct didn't.
     
  5. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Phil thank you I appreciate it I am just worried. It was a gift card given to me from my girlfriend today for Valentines specifically to purchase Cquartz:)
     
  6. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    I can check again tomorrow, if it was declined on my side the gift card will eventually put it back into the card.
     
  7. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    If it was charged will I still be able to get it shipped out to me ?

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  8. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    it was declined on our side. it won't be shipped until the card is accepted.
     
  9. bmw5541

    bmw5541 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Danny,
    Did you activate the card?
    Even though it is a gift card, when using it to purchase online, you need to call the 800 number to activate it. The same thing happened to me once when using a gift card. Activate the card, and then wait a few hours and try again.
     
  10. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    They told me the card was not registered for online purchases I went ahead and fixed that but they also said it takes 8 days to get the funds back on the card because they have to see if you accept the payment is there anyway you can run the card again

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  11. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Phil, I just got the funds back on the gift card and made sure it is now registered for online use. I want to place the order for Cquartz. I have been informed that if a name is required for the gift card on your site when placing the order, it will not work again because all that is linked to the card is my zip code and not a name. Can I place the order through you just to make sure everything goes smoothly this time and not have to wait another 8 days in case the giftcard doesn't go through again?
     
  12. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    its one of those 50/50 things maybe you can let me know the old declined order number and I will send you a paypal request.
     
  13. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    24623 and 24622 either one I guess because I was sent both those to my email; when I got the error I tired again and I guess it made a whole new order?
     
  14. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

  15. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Sent my information let me know what else is needed thanks:)
     
  16. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    paypal sent.
     
  17. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Thanks for the help Phil, I cant wait to apply it:)
     
  18. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

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