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So, I am in the process of buying Minecraft, and I get an error when I try to purchase it with a credit card.
The message is as follows:
You can not use your credit/debit card for the next 24 hours.
This restriction cannot be lifted manually by you or our service team. Please return to the website of the Merchant where you will receive further instructions.
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I've gone through endless forum posts on obscure websites, but none of it is helpful.
Does anyone know a solution for this?
Or eve why it's happening?
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2011-12-26, 09:21 AM #1High Overlord
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Minecraft payment help.
His name is Robert Paulsen.
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2011-12-26, 10:24 AM #2The Patient
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Have you waited 24 hours and tried again?
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2011-12-26, 11:16 PM #3High Overlord
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No. It was curious because it gave me that on the first attempt.
His name is Robert Paulsen.
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2011-12-26, 11:19 PM #4Deleted
I recommend waiting 24 hours.
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2011-12-26, 11:32 PM #5Herald of the Titans
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There's no way to know absolutely what it could be.
That being said, I worked billing for EA for a bit, including support of some subscription websites. Chances are 1. You put in wrong info the first time, and your bank is blocking any further authorization attempts from Minecraft or 2. You put in your info fine, but your bank flagged minecraft as not super trustworthy.
Wait 24 hours, try it again, then contact minecraft if it continues to fail.
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2011-12-27, 12:05 AM #6Merely a Setback
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I'm honestly a little shocked that people pay for Minecraft.
Human progress isn't measured by industry. It's measured by the value you place on a life.
Just, be kind.
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2011-12-27, 12:12 AM #7Stood in the Fire
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The only time I have ever received some sort of message like that is because I put the CVV number in wrong, or I have used my card more then I usually do and the bank has put a block to ensure it is not fraud.
I love you forever and ever and then some times two
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2011-12-27, 12:53 AM #8DeletedPirating is illegal. But I'm not buying because Notch is such a tool, honestly he made a really interesting game (that's basically a bugfest) that people love, then thinks he's the king of game development.
Originally Posted by smrund
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2011-12-27, 03:16 AM #9SmartyPants
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That would be because those people deem it worthwhile purchasing. If it's fun there's no reason not to, really. Originally Posted by smrund
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2011-12-27, 10:16 AM #10High Overlord
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I called the server that handles Mojang-related transaction, and interestingly enough, the server tries to withdraw euros from your card as opposed to USD.
I fixed it by paying with through paypal. Hope this helps anyone in need.His name is Robert Paulsen.
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2011-12-27, 09:57 PM #11Epic!
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Around 6 million people have purchased Minecraft... Originally Posted by smrund
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2011-12-28, 01:20 AM #12SmartyPants
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This thread has served it's purpose, locking to prevent trolling.
