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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 12:34 pm
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Mike Jacoubowsky
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Uh-oh, bank says Chase debit card might not work in SA?
Originally Posted by Steve_ZA
This is a good plan as chip and PIN is generally the easiest way to pay in major supermarkets and other shops that support them.
So just picked up my new Debit card, but the Chase representative said South Africa is on their "high risk" list and the card might not work. They won't even put notations in your file when used in a "high risk" (meaning fraud) area.

Anyone have experience with a Chase debit card in South Africa?
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