Credit Card and Internet Transaction

I use Credit Card mostly for iTunes, Paypal, and other ordinary secure internet transactions. For domestic or “offline” transactions, I prefer doing cash or ATM transfer (actually, domestic Internet Banking).

About three weeks ago I activated a new Visa Credit Card, and added to iTunes Store and Paypal. It worked fine for some internet transactions. But then, about a week ago iTunes Store said can not charge my new CC. I canceled the transaction and thought due to overlimit problem, which was not.

Then, I tried to check out at Worldpay, and this transaction gave me a clue: Your Visa Credit Card is not activated. Please contact your bank at xxx.xxxx.xxxx

Whoa ! I already used it for some transactions, yet it was said not yet activated. I called the hotline number, requested explanation.
I got this chat (simplified) :

Sir, you committed too many internet transacations:
1. On xxx 2011 you have iTunes blah blah
2. On xxx 2011 another iTunes
3. On xxx 2011 you have Worldpay blah Edinburgh blah blah
4. and some others
I have Credit Cards are exactly just for doing internet transactions. My other cards’s just doing fine.
(Silent about 2-3 mins, I mean, on hold with endless song)
Sir I can not get your detail, we will contact you tomorrow on office hour. So we can check your account thoroughly…

There it is, let’s see or maybe apply another one…

Credit Card and Internet Transaction

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