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Re: PayPal Preauthorization Charge, HELP

by bratibe Contributor in Transactions Archives
‎Jan-21-2021 06:28 AM
‎Jan-21-2021 06:28 AM
Hi, i simply clicked on allow the "3-D Secure from mastercard" in the options, in my online bank account. You may ask your online bank "support" for help if you can't find the option in the menus on your own. After i did that everything worked again perfectly, now i use mastercard 3D instead of Paypal sometimes, it's practical in that sense. I hope i helped you out. sincerely. ... View more

Re: PayPal Preauthorization Charge, HELP

by bratibe Contributor in Transactions Archives
‎Dec-21-2020 08:49 PM
‎Dec-21-2020 08:49 PM
Okay folks, i finally i figured out what my problem was. It's something called 3-D Secure from mastercard. You have to activate this function in order to make payments via paypal or Skrill or anything. It's a safety measurement that probably has been added rather recently, like they don't allow you to make payments online without it. The good news is you can even pay in some sites with this new 3-D Secure mastercard payment method, without needing paypal. I hope i was able to help you. sincerely ... View more

Re: PayPal Preauthorization Charge, HELP

by bratibe Contributor in Transactions Archives
‎Dec-21-2020 08:20 PM
‎Dec-21-2020 08:20 PM
It's December 2020 i am having the same issue right now. Every help would be appreciated! ... View more
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