Visa declined because of nationality

[Polkaroo]

Hi all,

Maybe this isn't new to you all.

I've got some travel coming up to the states here and I thought I would place an order with Cigars International and pick it up at a friends place while I was there. No deal. They said they cannot accept a Canadian Visa. Odd since Visa is accepted worldwide you might say huh. I've used this particular Visa throughout Central American, the Caribbean and parts of Asia. And I've especially used it throughout the US.

I called them to discuss the different shipping and billing addresses which is a usual culprit. They said no, they would simply would not accept a Visa from Canada and it didn't matter if the product was staying in the US.

I called Visa and they confirmed that they have no reason to say that. Other than not wanting the business. So while I can understand not wanting to deal with cross border shipments and the like, denying the international agreements of a Visa card is way out of line. Visa agrees as well.

Anyhow. That's my story. Would love to know if anyone else had their Visa declined because of their nationality.