Has anyone had trouble using a Capital One CREDIT card in France recently (last 6 months or so)? I'm not talking about the new debit cards which use the Discover network, with which there have been lots of problems since the Discover transition. With our Capital One CREDIT card we have been unable to make ticket purchases for the Orsay. I tried using our VISA and it worked fine. I'll be in France next week and don't want to find that my primary travel credit card isn't working! Thanks.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
24131 posts
The Discover network is not widely available In Europe. Stick to either the PLUS or CIRRUS networks. And that is why you carry more than one credit card.
Posted by
Chattanooga, TN USA
696 posts
I had no trouble using my Capital One Venture card last fall in Paris and more recently in London.
Fred, the Capital One credit cards have nothing to do with the Discover network. Mine is a Mastercard.
Posted by
Boston
111 posts
I used my Capital One Mastercard credit card all over Paris…no problems anywhere.I also bought Orsay tickets in advance last year without issue.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
8826 posts
Bill, perhaps calling the customer service number on the back of your card would help, to ensure there’s not something they need to do to get your credit card properly accepted for all your upcoming transactions. Maybe there’s something they’re already aware of, or to which they need to be alerted.
Posted by
Chicago
9649 posts
I have no trouble with my Cap One Visa generally BUT G7 would not accept it to set up an app to call a G7 cab. I phone for an airport cab and pay the driver but I can't order a cab on my phone