Originally Posted by
tmiw
Even chip transactions? I've only had my card blocked once but that was because I tried to order something from a website based in another country while I was in Mexico (and I had used my card + PIN once or twice beforehand, so I presume that's how they could tell I was there).
yes, I had to call in a payment to get my car repaired. That one went through because I called them. On my way home with the repaired car I picked up my dry cleaning, thinking the DC card would be ok for the charge. Declined again!