Originally Posted by
Carrisco
A few DPs here. On both February 3 and 4, $500 USB VGCs have failed at both WM CS and I even tested a regular checkstand (reverting to a BB VISA load via 70-action code) with the same results. Transaction seems to stall out on "Waiting on authorization" and then returns code reason 75 (PIN tries exceeded), which isn't the case.
After repeated attempts, I got two cards to go through but since I didn't know the CSRs extremely well, I didn't push a lot of attempts. Hopefully just a system glitch but the two consecutive days is concerning.
-b.
Three of my USB VGC were also declined at Safeway for $500 MO purchase in the past three days. Each decline was due to suspected fraud by USB and card was blocked. Had to call CS each time to get unblocked. Never has happened before. I liquidate within 30 min. This may have been the case with your cards.
Another DP here stated that a USB manager confirmed lots of fraud on USB cards lately…so I guess they are putting extra eyeballs on cards where full amount purchase is attempted…..get the “not authorized” message. Just another roadblock in this MS game. It’s another reason to pass on USB cards for awhile.