German shopping??

[simonali]

I'm trying to buy summat from a German website and it keeps throwing up an error when checking out. I believe they're asking me to enter my CC verification code, but I've already done it. My card only has 3 digits on the back, but I know that some have 6. Do German online shops want the whole lot, because I don't have any more to provide?!

 

[Cycleops]

Its usually just the last three. Why don't you email or call them? Most Germans have good English.

 

[midlife]

Is the site asking for the last 3 digits or is it asking for more?

 

[simonali]

Only open Mon-Fri.

Doesn't specify an amount of digits. Has a box for the CVV code, which I enter, then it asks Was ist eine kreditkartenprufziffer?

 

[simonali]

I've cleared out my basket in a huff now, but just noticed there's a Paypal option! Guess I'll start again...

 

[vickster]

Only open Mon-Fri.

Doesn't specify an amount of digits. Has a box for the CVV code, which I enter, then it asks Was ist eine kreditkartenprufziffer?

Credit card authorisation number. Try a different card or call your card provider. It may be blocked by anti fraud software as an overseas site. If not, just contact the retailer tomorrow

 

[midlife]

Is it a Nat West card, they can be a 'mare online....

 

[simonali]

Halifax Clarity credit card which is specifically for using abroad! I tried the CC payment again on another device and with a different card and it still didn't work, so it must be their end, not mine. The Paypal option worked fine, though. Just hope I don't end up with three lots of stuff now.

 

[simonali]

Actually, now I look at that German question again, it looks more like a mini FAQ, rather than a demand. It asks "what is a credit card check number" not "what is your credit card check number". I think it was their CC payment system not working now, not me being thick. The latter has been known to happen, but it's obviously very rare!