*ADCB Bank Debit Cards*

[Nirvana]

Any ADCB client here?

can their master or visa debit cards be used online?

I've been told by them yes, but can't be able to carry out any transaction using it online. Called them again and they were confused.

Now I just noticed in the instructions letter, there is a tiny phrase that says (these cards can't be used online, but only with ATMS!).

Anyone successfully used their debit cards online?

Thanks.

[INFAMOUS]

Not sure about ADCB but HSBC told me the same thing eventho their debit cards have the VISA logo on them... I have been to a few retailers that have run them as credit with no problem which leads me to believe it should work online as well. I need to test!!!

[w_man]

^^ Have the HSBC debit 'visa' card and a few places I have tried it online - doesn't work. Also have the ADCB debit 'mastercard' and it also doesn't work online. I have tried to purchase flights mostly and even on cabone but none of them work.

Trying to get a CC here can be a drag so I decided to go for a simple solution ... Rak Bank has a prepaid CC - works like a charm. I now pay for all of my bills Du, Dewa, Police fines etc online. BUT - if you can get a good CC with points etc, do it up!!

[Nirvana]

Darn! Didn't see that coming.

I was actually trying to use it to verify my new paypal account online. The card has to be related to my bank account with ADCB. Tried it to buy something online first and it didn't work.

Don't know if they have any sort of card that works online (other than a CC), like maybe prepaid CC. I'm relatively new here and don't know if they'll approve me for CC.

[marbag]

In ADCB u might get CC, i wasnt so lucky with HSBC though....they said if u want CC u should keep on your account 15 thousand and use it as ur credit)

Good luck)

[zin]

I'm with ADCB and you can't use the debit card online. You can with the new HSBC debit cards. You'll need a credit card I'm afraid.

[Lita_Rulez]

NBAD debit Card (Master Card) was still working both for online purchase AND for paypal last month.

Are you sure that the "debit card" they sold you is not just a regular "ATM card" ?

I know that it's what HSBC used to do (still does ?). They offered both credit and debit, but when you read the fine prints, you realized the debit card was just a bonified ATM card entitling you to debit your HSBC account for cash from an HSBC ATM...

[zin]

ADCB don't do ATM cards. The debit card does everything other than work online. You can use it to pay for a meal in a restaurant etc.. but you can't use it to set up a direct debit (like gym membership) either.

[Zumrushka]

Originally Posted by w_man

^^ Have the HSBC debit 'visa' card and a few places I have tried it online - doesn't work. Also have the ADCB debit 'mastercard' and it also doesn't work online. I have tried to purchase flights mostly and even on cabone but none of them work.

Trying to get a CC here can be a drag so I decided to go for a simple solution ... Rak Bank has a prepaid CC - works like a charm. I now pay for all of my bills Du, Dewa, Police fines etc online. BUT - if you can get a good CC with points etc, do it up!!

Hi, w_man!

You say RAKBANK Prepaid Credit Card works like a charm. I read RAKBANK has two prepaid cards:

1) RAKBANK Loaded;
2) RAKBANK Bling.


Does any of them (Loaded or Bling) work with PayPal? If so, share us your thoughts.

Thanks.

PS: I didn't contact the bank yet.

[Zumrushka]

Originally Posted by Lita_Rulez

NBAD debit Card (Master Card) was still working both for online purchase AND for paypal last month.

Are you sure that the "debit card" they sold you is not just a regular "ATM card" ?

I know that it's what HSBC used to do (still does ?). They offered both credit and debit, but when you read the fine prints, you realized the debit card was just a bonified ATM card entitling you to debit your HSBC account for cash from an HSBC ATM...

Hi, Lita Rulez!

After reading your post, I am more inclined to having an NBAD Master Card debit card. Does it still work with PayPal without any problem or you have changed your mind? Could you please share your experience abour using the card?