Twice I have tried to purchase tickets on the Amsterdam central on the Thalys - THA 9328 to Paris Nord (Fr) on 10/04/2013 | Departure: 08:19
Class: 2nd class using my Visa and then with American Express cards. Each time I was told it did not go thru because of the card business blocked it. I checked with both and they said my entries were correct and they did not block the transaction. How can I purchase these tickets?
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19240 posts
Are you sure you were using the Bahn website? The Bahn does not sell tickets online for train routes entirely outside Germany. Also, Oct 2013 is outside the normal time window for online sales at this time. Try the Thalys website, www.thalys.com.
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4160 posts
Are you trying to purchase tickets for October 4 2013 or April 10 2013 ? ( European date format )
Posted by
OP
MERCER ISLAND, WA, USA
7 posts
Sorry, yes I have been using the Thalys web site
Posted by
OP
MERCER ISLAND, WA, USA
7 posts
Using the date window on the Thalys site
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23572 posts
Oct 4 is too far out to purchase. Relax some.
Posted by
Bainbridge Island
3260 posts
I assume he is talking about April 10, not October 4. This would be the right time to purchase for April 10.
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4160 posts
David , another possibility ; check the expiration date on the card , is it prior to the travel date ? also security code on card , is it correct ?
Posted by
Bainbridge Island
3260 posts
Did you inform your credit card company before the purchase? I know you say they claim they didn't block it, but did they even see it presented? BTW, you can buy Amsterdam to Paris on the Eurostar website, it might be friendlier to your credit card. Also, many do not even take American Express. Bottom line is I'd try the Eurostar website. Tickets for that train on 10 April are £61 each.
Posted by
OP
MERCER ISLAND, WA, USA
7 posts
Hey! I got it to work by using PayPal. Thanks for all your input.