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Yoshi_Galaxy
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Aug-08-2020
12:15 AM
I have been trying to pay for a new Minecraft server at Pebblehost.com. I have a $50 Visa Gift Card that I've been wanting to use to pay for it, but I keep getting the error "We’re sorry, but we weren’t able to add this card. Please try a different card." It happens whether I use my account or use a guest account. The Gift Card was already redeemed and has the same billing information. I even tested it by making an in-app transaction on Google Play, and it worked. I want to ask why paying through PayPal isn't working with the Gift Card.
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Leanch82
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Aug-25-2020
10:10 PM
You can't use a prepaid card or gift card as a back up payment source. PayPal needs a confirmed and verified backup payment option. This is to protect sellers from fraudulent buyers among other things.

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