Originally Posted by
tmiw
At the places where it's failing, did you happen to see if there were any payment processor logos on the terminals' displays? It might be only a specific processor or two with botched software and/or connection to Visa.
No, I didn't see the name of the processor. Like I said in the OP, I was able to use my Chase card at this dessert shop one day and then it gets declined every time I've been back over there.