Dealing with 'Transaction Not Permitted to Cardholder' Error: What to Do

Transaction not permitted to cardholder

Description of problem 
This error indicates that your card’s transactions are being restricted by your bank.

Solution(s)
  1. Please engage your bank to understand why your account is restricted.
  2. You may also try using another bank’s card instead (if you have one) to complete the transaction.

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