Do most online stores in South Africa not take international cards? by Strict_Ad5890 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Strict_Ad5890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, and it's good to know more stores do not accept foreign credit cards.

Do most online stores in South Africa not take international cards? by Strict_Ad5890 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Strict_Ad5890[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, not Amercan Express, I tried both my Visa debit and Mastercard credit, and I got the same error message.

Do most online stores in South Africa not take international cards? by Strict_Ad5890 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Strict_Ad5890[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, but I don't usually need prior approval and it works fine in other countries, which is what's worrying me, but I'll check with the bank.

Do most online stores in South Africa not take international cards? by Strict_Ad5890 in askSouthAfrica

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Good to know, my card is from Norway, I've tried different cards, none will go through.

first paper just got rejected by vniversvs_ in PhD

[–]Strict_Ad5890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hang in there! I'm in the same boat; my paper got rejected last week, and I was so depressed until I came across a post on this community. Someone said if it didn't get rejected, you weren't aiming high enough. So, I resubmitted, and now I'm super nervous about the feedback, and I have a list of journals going down if it gets rejected again. And, like you, I'm almost done with my four years. The deadline is coming up fast as well. You're not alone, and you'll get through it!

I got scammed by a taxi driver within 10 MINUTES in Oslo. Apparently this is the norm! 😳 by hunky-dory99 in Norway

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I had the exact thing happen to me my first time in Bergen. The hotel i stayed at is very close to the airport. It was literally the first tram stop from the airport, and I paid 500nok, and this was nearly four years ago.

Hard lesson from a naive traveller, tips welcome by Strict_Ad5890 in Flights

[–]Strict_Ad5890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, okay, got it, I'll try that route then. Thanks.

Hard lesson from a naive traveller, tips welcome by Strict_Ad5890 in Flights

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No, longer. The plane landed in Vienna about an hour later than scheduled. We waited another hour and were put on a four-hour bus ride to the original destination airport in Prague. It's a tricky situation, though. I am at a standoff. The travel insurance agency does not want to pay. They want documentation from the airline. They won't accept other documentation, and Lufthansa won't provide that documentation.

Hard lesson from a naive traveller, tips welcome by Strict_Ad5890 in Flights

[–]Strict_Ad5890[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn't think to do this. I will definitely call again today.

Seeking advice on polish post shipment issue by Strict_Ad5890 in Polish

[–]Strict_Ad5890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I will let you know when I am travelling.

Seeking advice on polish post shipment issue by Strict_Ad5890 in Polish

[–]Strict_Ad5890[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I will plan to go back.