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[Reversal]

Okay, so I just have a question to ask about the Wii U VC and the eShop. Well, does the eShop accept debit cards?I know that it accepot any crediti card but i was wondering if it accepts debit cards as well. because I don't have a credit card, but I do have a debit card that I got from my local Bank and was wondering if the Nintendo eShop will still accept money from debit cards.

[Julio93]

I just checked on my gamepad, it only accepts credit card.

[DanJiblets]

Wrong, I use my debit card, and never store my info. I use it for EVERYTHING, online shopping, 3ds, WiiU, etc.

So yes, you CAN use your debit card.

Edited by DanJiblets, 29 April 2013 - 07:50 PM.

[Half]

Sometimes they say credit card, but they also accept debit card.
I use a debit card for all my eshop purchases.
 

[Reversal]

Sometimes they say credit card, but they also accept debit card.
I use a debit card for all my eshop purchases.
 

Okay how do you use your debit card? I've tried and it says it doesn't match with the information or whatever. Am I doing something wrong then?

[MatrixChicken]

I just used my sister's debit card earlier today, so I can confirm it works...

 

Is your debit card a Visa or Mastercard? If it's one of those, it should be pretty easy to figure out what to do, but if it isn't, I think you're out of luck. :/

 

Of course, you can still get eShop cards from a store, but those only come in $20, $35 and $50 (if you live in the US, that is)

[Reversal]

I just used my sister's debit card earlier today, so I can confirm it works...

 

Is your debit card a Visa or Mastercard? If it's one of those, it should be pretty easy to figure out what to do, but if it isn't, I think you're out of luck. :/

 

Of course, you can still get eShop cards from a store, but those only come in $20, $35 and $50 (if you live in the US, that is)

My debit card is a Visa one. And yes I live in the US so i can get the eShop cards. but I recently moved to a new house so my GameStop is a bit farther away to drive to.

[MatrixChicken]

My debit card is a Visa one. And yes I live in the US so i can get the eShop cards. but I recently moved to a new house so my GameStop is a bit farther away to drive to.

 

Hmmm, then it should work fine if you fill out all the other information correctly... Perhaps it's a problem with your card? If you're adding a large amount of funds (like $100), it could be exceeding your debit card's daily limit...

 

If you're absolutely certain you filled all the fields out correctly but it still won't work, I'd suggest that you make sure that you have sufficient funds in the checking account your debit card is linked to, and make sure your card's daily limit is high enough.

 

That's all I can think of... I don't actually have a debit card, but my sisters have had so many problems that I hear about it all the time. xD

[Half]

Okay how do you use your debit card? I've tried and it says it doesn't match with the information or whatever. Am I doing something wrong then?

There could be a few things that might be going wrong.
Your bank might not allow it.
You might be entering it incorrectly.
You might not be entering the security code, I didn't the first time because I thought that was only for credit cards.
It might have expired.

[Chrop]

i've used a debit card yesterday for it, it works.

[Nollog]

I assume from the pictures they show that it needs to be vias or mastercard debit cards.

 

They're adding NFC payments in the coming months/year.

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[emmonsh]

There could be a few things that might be going wrong.
Your bank might not allow it.
You might be entering it incorrectly.
You might not be entering the security code, I didn't the first time because I thought that was only for credit cards.
It might have expired.

banks cannot do that. if it is a visa or mastercard it will work. just enter your info. your doing something wrong

[Scooter_Johnson]

could be a list of problems on your end

 

for example for barcaly bank visa debit cards it will go through and ask for the last 3 digits (back of card) for take upto 2 minutes to process 

 

dont forget many card companies dont allow to purchase products online or offline just for taking money out 

[Half]

banks cannot do that. if it is a visa or mastercard it will work. just enter your info. your doing something wrong

Yes, they can.
Currently my bank prevents me from buying from things it deems "unsuitable"
Sucks when they think greenmangaming (A really cheap, pc download store, that occasionally rivals steam) is a gambling website.
They also blocked xbox.com when I was buying Microsoft Points.

[Reversal]

banks cannot do that. if it is a visa or mastercard it will work. just enter your info. your doing something wrong

Well, I'm able to buy games off Amazon with my debit Visa card but it won't allow me to use it on the Wii U eShop. How do i get my bank to approve of this?

[MatrixChicken]

I don't know if this could compromise the security of your checking account or not, but may I ask what bank you got your card through? It could be some silly policy that bank has.

[Gamejunkie]

Yes, they can.
Currently my bank prevents me from buying from things it deems "unsuitable"
Sucks when they think greenmangaming (A really cheap, pc download store, that occasionally rivals steam) is a gambling website.
They also blocked xbox.com when I was buying Microsoft Points.

Then you need to change banks. I've never heard of a bank imposing such restrictions and I'm sure no other bank out there would.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

Yep it does indeed.

[Half]

Then you need to change banks. I've never heard of a bank imposing such restrictions and I'm sure no other bank out there would.

Well, not including the supermarket banks, I can only name 4 that are in my area and 3 of them impose rules.
It's more common for a bank to prevent you from purchasing certain things believe it or not.
You don't hear about it because it's the norm.

[Green]

Thanks Guys I Was Wondering Too.