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Using Laser Card as a Maestro

  • 13-04-2012 5:47pm
    #1
    gaza4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭


    hey guys i have an AIB Laser card and it also has the Maestro symbol on it. however i can never seem to complete an online transaction using the Maestro option. why is this???


Comments

  • #2
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    Because Laser is not a Maestro debit card, it is a Laser card. They are two separate debit card systems (though somewhat related). Only in extremely rare cases does a Laser card get accepted as a Maestro card.


  • #3
    gaza4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭gaza4


    jor el wrote: »
    Because Laser is not a Maestro debit card, it is a Laser card. They are two separate debit card systems (though somewhat related). Only in extremely rare cases does a Laser card get accepted as a Maestro card.

    that doesnt explain why my Laser card has the Maestro logo on it???


  • #4
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    The Maestro logo is not to do with the debit card function, it has other purposes. Laser is not a Maestro debit card, it's as simple as that.


  • #5
    gaza4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭gaza4


    jor el wrote: »
    The Maestro logo is not to do with the debit card function, it has other purposes. Laser is not a Maestro debit card, it's as simple as that.

    ah that explains a lot, never knew that. thanks!!!


  • #6
    sandin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭sandin


    Maestro cards cannot be used for Cardholder Not Present transactions in countries other than where it is issued.

    It can be used in person where ever the maestro/mastercard sign is displayed, so you can use it on holiday in New Zealand, but not if you are buying from a new zealand website.

    Also, it is not good for giving as a deposit for car rental / hotel stays unless a pre-auth is taken.

    Good news - it will soon be replaced with a visa debit card from AIB.


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