Has IRCTC Stopped Debit Card Payment ?

saesms · Jun 28th, 2008, 15:52

i tried to book a ticket with my debit card but didnt get option to do it,

Usually there was an option SBI - ATM CUM DEBIT CARD

there was no SBI - ATM Cum debit card option in it.

here is the proof

WITH OPTION

NO OPTION NOW

mridula · Jun 28th, 2008, 16:45

I was talking to a friend yesterday and she too said she is not able to use her SBI debit card anymore. But I really don't know more than this.

Nick-H · Jun 28th, 2008, 18:33

My axis bank direct payment disappeared, then reappeared.

I loathe this dreadful site: Couldn't even access my bookings to check them the other day. I have a name for it, steaming pile of stinking doggy dung!

edwardseco · Jun 28th, 2008, 23:35

Accurate Nick if colorful..

Nick-H · Jun 28th, 2008, 23:38

Thanks. It makes me smile, which neutralises the frustration.

It's hard to say steaming heap of stinking doggy dung without smiling.

caz_a · Jun 29th, 2008, 23:17

oh bugger!

and i was just about to make my first attempt at booking some tickets - using my visa debit card.
what the heck do i do now?

Mickey S · Jun 29th, 2008, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by caz_a

oh bugger!

and i was just about to make my first attempt at booking some tickets - using my visa debit card.
what the heck do i do now?

I don't think overseas debit cards were ever accepted - only Indian ones.

You'll have to use a credit card.

Nick-H · Jun 29th, 2008, 23:40

Visa credit card?

That's what I did.

mira4bai4 · Jun 30th, 2008, 00:02

Looks like State Bank of India (SBI) and SBI Associate banks are still there from your list.

caz_a · Jun 30th, 2008, 04:14

thanks mickey - i've not done this before.
i don't have a credit card so will have to find an alternative ...or take my chances getting a ticket the night before, when i'm in india...

off topic, i know, but i can use my debit card in india - in ATMs and generally to buy stuff - can't i?

machadinha · Jun 30th, 2008, 07:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by caz_a

off topic, i know, but i can use my debit card in india - in ATMs and generally to buy stuff - can't i?

Depends what logos (and therefore what chipset, one presumes) it carries, and the card will only work in machines carrying those same logos. Best to call your bank about it, to ask how widely accepted their card will be over there. There are websites showing the same, I don't know any good ones off the top of my head. Ask your bank about fees per withdrawal while you're at it, these can be rather steep (and it's usually your own bank that takes them, not the bank where you make the withdrawal), so if so, make fewer and larger withdrawals to avoid any unpleasant surprises upon your return. Or switch banks.

For the booking btw, maybe you know someone with a credit card who wants to do it for you.

And pps I wouldn't expect your ATM card to be much use for making direct purchases no. So use it to withdraw money, then pay your costs with that.

HelenR · Jun 30th, 2008, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by caz_a

oh bugger!

and i was just about to make my first attempt at booking some tickets - using my visa debit card.
what the heck do i do now?

You can use your debit card as a credit card. Hence the "visa" stamp on it. If you don't want to use a credit card, I would suggest just using it as a credit card.

Also, as an example, if you click on Credit Card payments with Citibank PG, the gateway gives you an option to choose debit cards. I don't know how well it works but even under the credit card PG option there's a debit card selection once you're at the gateway website. At least for Citibank.

I only used my credit card tough.

Nick-H · Jun 30th, 2008, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

And pps I wouldn't expect your ATM card to be much use for making direct purchases no. So use it to withdraw money, then pay your costs with that.

At least in city shops it will be fine. They even have chip'n'pin compatible machines --- although they just cannot believe that you don't have to sign the print-out as well!

Nick-H · Jun 30th, 2008, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelenR

Also, as an example, if you click on Credit Card payments with Citibank PG, the gateway gives you an option to choose debit cards. I don't know how well it works but even under the credit card PG option there's a debit card selection once you're at the gateway website. At least for Citibank.

Very interesting, and something we would never have guessed from the information available on the site

.

Maybe, caz_a, you could try that: nothing to loose!

Do please let us know if it works

saesms · Jun 30th, 2008, 21:07

Quote:

if you click on Credit Card payments with Citibank PG, the gateway gives you an option to choose debit cards.

is that for citibank pg cards or can i use SBI Cards too?

Jun 28th, 2008, 15:52	#1
saesms Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 28	Has IRCTC Stopped Debit Card Payment ? i tried to book a ticket with my debit card but didnt get option to do it, Usually there was an option SBI - ATM CUM DEBIT CARD there was no SBI - ATM Cum debit card option in it. here is the proof WITH OPTION NO OPTION NOW

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,273	I was talking to a friend yesterday and she too said she is not able to use her SBI debit card anymore. But I really don't know more than this. __________________ mridula http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,749	My axis bank direct payment disappeared, then reappeared. I loathe this dreadful site: Couldn't even access my bookings to check them the other day. I have a name for it, steaming pile of stinking doggy dung! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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