ATM rejecting Thai debit card, then changing its mind!

[Leaver]

3 minutes ago, George FmplesdaCosteedback said:

I will try that and let you know.

It has to be a Bangkok Bank pencil eraser, not just any eraser.   ????

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

3 minutes ago, Leaver said:

It has to be a Bangkok Bank pencil eraser, not just any eraser.   ????

Well they don't have any plastic bank book covers, but I spotted a rubber (UK English) or two...

[Nout]

The OP has a rich and varied life. What an adventure!

[essox essox]

On 9/13/2020 at 3:22 PM, Noisyaircon2020 said:

Thanks treetops. Am puzzled why it failed the first 2 times but suddenly worked the 3rd time though lol

could be static electricity

[Noisyaircon2020]

On 9/16/2020 at 10:18 PM, Nout said:

The OP has a rich and varied life. What an adventure!

I long to have a life such as yours Nout...

[steven100]

On 9/14/2020 at 5:27 PM, Noisyaircon2020 said:

Glad it's not just me! Thanks guys.

I know the problem.  we need to update your details so message me your password and details and post the card over and I'll get it all sorted.

[mikeyjj]

Lol how has this post got so many reply ? Your bank card didn’t work twice then it worked what is the big deal ? Man your life must be boring if that’s the most exciting thing that happens to you in a day lol

Edited September 19, 2020 by mikeyjj

[Dazinoz]

On 9/16/2020 at 10:18 PM, Nout said:

The OP has a rich and varied life. What an adventure!

Seems like a lot of your life is spent on TVF posting negative comments on other people's posts as I have seen in other threads. Enjoy you adventure.

[tonray]

22 hours ago, mikeyjj said:

Lol how has this post got so many reply ? Your bank card didn’t work twice then it worked what is the big deal ? Man your life must be boring if that’s the most exciting thing that happens to you in a day lol

My drain was slow this morning...but I guess I'll go to the ATM to see if things get more exciting for me

[ignis]

Happens loads of times for me with Bangkok Bank Debit Mastercard, both in machine in or outside Bank + Big C + Tesco + Hospital a few time [say's Transaction declined]  = have to use my SCB card,  never had a problem with that one

 

On the other hand my partner Thai has had no end of problems with the SCB Debit card for many months, taking into the Bank = teller rubs it with a pencil eraser, next day it will not work again !!

 

Found out long ago if card with not work, go to next ATM [different Bank] works perfectly withdrawing cash... 

Edited September 20, 2020 by ignis

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

On 9/16/2020 at 10:06 PM, Leaver said:

It has to be a Bangkok Bank pencil eraser, not just any eraser.   ????

I went to the ATM in Town today after cleaning it with a rubber and it WORKED. I got the "about to expire" message but it gave me the "proceed" option and worked fine.

THANKS.

[Leaver]

On 9/24/2020 at 3:30 PM, George FmplesdaCosteedback said:

I went to the ATM in Town today after cleaning it with a rubber and it WORKED. I got the "about to expire" message but it gave me the "proceed" option and worked fine.

THANKS.

Is the card about to expire?  Maybe it's simply well worn and near needing replacement anyway.  

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

On 9/25/2020 at 4:14 PM, Leaver said:

Is the card about to expire?  Maybe it's simply well worn and near needing replacement anyway.  

A couple of months to go. Despite being used a couple of times a week and kept in my wallet the eraser took a film of dirt off the chip. I 'll be back in Bangkok for Xmas so I will get a new card then.

 

[Noisyaircon2020]

The thing is the card tends to (but not always) receive the chip error in older ATMs, but works fine in newer ATMs from the same bank.

 

However it occasionally works in older style ATMs so there does not seem to be a clear reason for the error.