credit card transaction question

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 4:32 pm

#289759

hey all!

my missus bought a sticker for her car (mazda - ughh) on ebay from a woman in canada, with my account ofcourse, so for me to pay her i needa use my visa, so is it safe for me to fax her my CC number/exp date for her to bill me?

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vern74 Fahrvergnugen

901 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 4:35 pm

#289764

I would be a little hestitant to FAX the numbers over ! Could go to anyone if you weren't careful. Is there any other way ....like direct deposit ?

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 4:37 pm

#289771

i prefeer Direct deposit aswell.. but because it is in canada i can't :/ only to Aussie banks. and paypal is too confusing :S

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sax Insano Dub Head

846 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 4:38 pm

#289772

Ring her up and give it to here that way. I always ring OS to talk to somebody before completeing any transactions like that.
Dont fax it.
Maybe ask if they use paypal?

" You're not a team player "

vern74 Fahrvergnugen

901 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 4:39 pm

#289775

I have't tried paypal. I have just stuck to dd
Maybe wait till the bank opens on Monday and ask them.

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 4:40 pm

#289776

my only problem is if i give her the details, can she just bill anything to my card, whenever she likes?

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sax Insano Dub Head

846 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 5:01 pm

#289801

Well so can anybody else who sees your card. Here or overseas.
The only 100 percent trust free way is to never use your card.

" You're not a team player "

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 5:02 pm

#289805

that dosent buy the sticker though🙁 damn girlfriend no-more using my ebay account!!

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CB Hotdog The artist formerly known as cbhotdogd

267 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 6:08 pm

#289859

I would try to avoid faxing if at all possible incase it is intercepted. However, if it is your only option - try to fax your credit card number and expiry date separately (ie two separate faxes).

With regards to then being able to debit your account at will - I think most(??) credit card companies (banks) offer securtiy against this kind of thing. It happened to me - my internet company that went bust - but decided to debit my credit card about 10 times over a period of 4-6 weeks with much larger amounts than my normal monthly amount.

It was a pain in the arse to go through the details/paperwork with the bank - but eventually got it all back. I think ultimately you just have to prove that you did not request or receive the service/product charged. They don't make it easy for you - but eventually you will get it back.....As Sax said - anyone who sees your card (or you give your details to for phone transactions) could use it.

Denise

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 6:24 pm

#289874

thanks for the advice guys! i think i'll do the multiple faxes.. it is a debit card, so they can only take the $130 i put in the account, after that there is nothing left🙂

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boersch Wolfsburg Wizard

407 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 8 Jan 2005, 6:30 pm

#289880

give paypal another try, it's easy to use once you get used to it and heaps safer than faxing your credit card details

ogtool Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 9 Jan 2005, 8:04 am

#290161

killakornkobb wrote:hey all!

my missus bought a sticker for her car (mazda - ughh) on ebay from a woman in canada, with my account ofcourse, so for me to pay her i needa use my visa, so is it safe for me to fax her my CC number/exp date for her to bill me?

I wouldn't be faxing it. Either PayPal, or you can direct deposit to international accounts, just go into the bank and ask them (some online banking allows you to as well) it does cost like $15 tho, and you need their address, phone numbers and a pile of other info for security reasons (at least I did when I got it done with my bank)

t2 stop taking life so serious

1,102 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 9 Jan 2005, 8:17 am

#290162

i would use paypal aswell its safe quick and effortless just sit there and punch the keys. i have used paypal lots with no probs

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Jan 2005, 10:18 am

#290215

Yes, I use Pay Pal if possible for overseas buying...
its especially good for buying from a person and Not a Business...
I have used My credit card for purchases from Businesses in the US with no problems...

Paypal has been in US $ only until a few days ago...
You can now use it in Aussie dollars too...

Then there are the dick head Businesses in the US who won't take either Pay Pal or a Credit Card.... unless its to the address on the card - and the address is in the US.....

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Jan 2005, 10:28 am

#290221

I forgot to say Damien,

I would phone the credit card details ....
and make sure the name You give is identical to the name on the card.... [this seems to be important in the US]

and check out Pay Pal... its not too difficult...

regards

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 9 Jan 2005, 11:04 am

#290240

hey all! i got pay pal to work - very easy!! dont know how i got confused before :|

hows ya bug goin' lee? havn't heard from you in a while 🙂

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