lwildernorva

I mostly agree. My only problem purchasing Vanilla was with a Barclays US card. I appreciate the extra level of security that Barclays is trying to offer, especially on these types of purchases, but you would think any financial institution, including Barclays, would have a set guideline for in-person verification that might include a passcode for exactly this circumstance. An ID check and the entry of the passcode (which would be good for one-time use and would need to be reset by logging in to your online account before the next fraud alert incident) should be sufficient to satisfy any fraud concerns while avoiding the "are you sure, are you really sure you're you?" routine.

It's really nothing more than they require when you log in to an online account. And Barclays shouldn't need anything more. The fact that they think they do probably represents an intersection of how serious the problem is with how poorly conceived their instructions on fraud prevention to front-line customer service reps are.

jackiesyu

I had similar issue and I've tried ie and chrome and none of them worked for me. So, if I just log in and go to bill pay page, I wont be able to scroll and see the bill pay history. but after making one payment, then i will be able to see all the pages. Since i have less than 2 pages of bill pay at this point, i do the sorting of time one way or the other to get to both of the pages. however, it will be trouble for me in the long run as i am paying more bills -- maybe i need to sort on some other keywords to get more info on my payment history. it is truly painful...

Artemk

Had an interesting reason for not selling VRs at local ceeveeess -

"You can't buy prepaid cards with prepaid cards... "

Technically, VRs are not prepaid cards, so I decided to teach this clerk a lesson!!! Just kidding Just said - "Strange, was always able to". And quietly left...

Anyway, stopped by a different store on the way from work and bought 2 VRs no probs.

TroyMcClure

can someone help a fellow reloader on where to find some beans in the PDX area?

nwflyboy

I've been told the exact same thing by "managers" who spoke with great certainty.

I always express mild surprise, thank them, and leave. Then I go to a more reliable outlet to complete the transaction.

Happy

Oh so other browsers dont work either?

I dont know there is a "Sort" function even exists. Where is it located?

My problem is random - sometimes the Bill Pay History shows up on first time going to that function, sometimes from refreshing the screen, sometimes from doing a payment... It is TRULY ANNOYING to say the least. Some of my payees are of one-time use but I dont want to delete them so soon. I want to give it at least 3 months post payment before I delete them because I am afraid once I delete them I would also lose the trail of the payments to the deleted payees.

Marathon Man

Yes this is what ive been talking about... The sheer inconsistency.

gpapadop

A thought came to me: "Is a reloader equivalent to a free loader". Class discuss

AscorbylPalmitate

Barclays is strict. common theme on this forum.

it's the only bank that asked for confirmation of my income via Form 4506. I just ignored them since i didnt want to deal with the hassle.

Marathon Man

Lol actually its a bull-sh** question... (Like in my cousin vinny) because the vanilla reload cant even BE "reloaded"

D.A. Jim Trotter: Now, uh, Ms. Vito, being an expert on general automotive knowledge, can you tell me... what would the correct ignition timing be on a 1955 Bel Air Chevrolet, with a 327 cubic-inch engine and a four-barrel carburetor?
Mona Lisa Vito: It's a bull-sh** question.
D.A. Jim Trotter: Does that mean that you can't answer it?
Mona Lisa Vito: It's a bull-sh** question, it's impossible to answer.
D.A. Jim Trotter: Impossible because you don't know the answer!
Mona Lisa Vito: Nobody could answer that question!
D.A. Jim Trotter: Your Honor, I move to disqualify Ms. Vito as a "expert witness"!
Judge Chamberlain Haller: Can you answer the question?
Mona Lisa Vito: No, it is a trick question!
Judge Chamberlain Haller: Why is it a trick question?
Vinny Gambini: [to Bill] Watch this.
Mona Lisa Vito: 'Cause Chevy didn't make a 327 in '55, the 327 didn't come out till '62. And it wasn't offered in the Bel Air with a four-barrel carb till '64. However, in 1964, the correct ignition timing would be four degrees before top-dead-center.
D.A. Jim Trotter: Well... um... she's acceptable, Your Honor.

pcharles

MM tisk tisk, you know better.

amolkold

I'm a freeloader except when I need to meet spend on a Citi card (like now ...)

augustus21

I have never had a problem buying beans with my Chase card. The only two fraud alerts I have received with them is when I attempted to buy GCs online, and when my brother asked me to use my credit card to buy Guild Wars 2 online :P!

Marathon Man

Indeed
And the term "fraud" is now the most misused and over used term.
It's too bad

DarrellDoesDallas

It's always so tempting to say something, especially when you see a cashier who has previously allowed you to buy the bean with a cc, but I bite my tongue every time. Im trying to scout out gas stations since the drugstore game seems to be changing and/or less reliable.