Amazon Video - Can't rent as need a US credit card

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#195803 5-May-2016 08:15

Anyone know a way around this? I tried purchasing a gift card but it still seems to look at my credit card loaded against my account.

I have added my one smart but it has no funds on it as yet, anyone know if this will work before I go loading my US wallet.

Thanks.

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#1546983 5-May-2016 08:27

Buy an amazon gift card with your one smart card, add it to your Amazon account. Remove all credit cards from your Amazon account. Rent. Enjoy.

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#1546991 5-May-2016 08:46

I use my account for a lot of purchases so don't really want to remove my main card. Had a look and found the movie I want on NZ iTunes so will just use iTunes on my HTPC to watch it.

Seems a bit inconsistent that they allow a non-US card for Amazon Prime streaming but then won't allow you to rent or purchase a video.

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#1546995 5-May-2016 08:57

geekiegeek:

I use my account for a lot of purchases so don't really want to remove my main card. Had a look and found the movie I want on NZ iTunes so will just use iTunes on my HTPC to watch it.

Seems a bit inconsistent that they allow a non-US card for Amazon Prime streaming but then won't allow you to rent or purchase a video.

But you can buy the same movie on a disk..

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#1547001 5-May-2016 09:01

old3eyes:

geekiegeek:

I use my account for a lot of purchases so don't really want to remove my main card. Had a look and found the movie I want on NZ iTunes so will just use iTunes on my HTPC to watch it.

Seems a bit inconsistent that they allow a non-US card for Amazon Prime streaming but then won't allow you to rent or purchase a video.

But you can buy the same movie on a disk..

Not this one. Only released on streaming.

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#1547017 5-May-2016 09:34

NZ iTunes doesn't do movies as far as I know...

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#1547023 5-May-2016 09:51

Have the exact same problem. I still haven't tried any workaround for this.

I bought a gift card and applied it to my account but was unable to use it. However when I purchase an eBook on Amazon it comes off the gift card??

I have a new VISA Debit card but haven't tried it out yet to see if that works. Would rather pay to watch/stream a new release movie than download a crap copy.

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#1547026 5-May-2016 09:55

UHD:

NZ iTunes doesn't do movies as far as I know...

Um, yes it does and has done for some time. What is not available is TV shows.

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#1547028 5-May-2016 09:59

richrdh18:

Have the exact same problem. I still haven't tried any workaround for this.

I bought a gift card and applied it to my account but was unable to use it. However when I purchase an eBook on Amazon it comes off the gift card??

I have a new VISA Debit card but haven't tried it out yet to see if that works. Would rather pay to watch/stream a new release movie than download a crap copy.

After you apply the gift card you have to remove the credit card.

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#1547029 5-May-2016 10:02

That makes sense.

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#1553579 16-May-2016 14:17

freitasm:

richrdh18:

Have the exact same problem. I still haven't tried any workaround for this.

I bought a gift card and applied it to my account but was unable to use it. However when I purchase an eBook on Amazon it comes off the gift card??

I have a new VISA Debit card but haven't tried it out yet to see if that works. Would rather pay to watch/stream a new release movie than download a crap copy.

After you apply the gift card you have to remove the credit card.

Hi there freitasm . I had a look at Amazon's gift cards / vouchers and it's a bit confusing. Can you link to a sample one that you have used??

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#1553602 16-May-2016 15:18

If you go to your account there's a link to reload your gift card balance - you don't even have to buy one...

Will post screenshot later.

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#1553679 16-May-2016 19:07

Try the payoneer card link at the bottom of the page. I've been using them for a while, they're good. When the card number was stolen they were reasonably responsive and helpful.

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#1553907 17-May-2016 08:35

freitasm:

If you go to your account there's a link to reload your gift card balance - you don't even have to buy one...

Will post screenshot later.

Thanx. I'll try it later in the week..

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#1553952 17-May-2016 09:43

Payoneer require a $3 a transaction, fee? Am I reading that correctly?

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#1553997 17-May-2016 10:42

networkn:

Payoneer require a $3 a transaction, fee? Am I reading that correctly?

They charge a percentage to load money onto the card and they charge a percentage if you withdraw cash. There are no fees to spend money on your card when you're using it as a regular credit card. Otherwise I haven't noticed any transaction fees. I just checked my statement and the only fees are load fees of 1%.

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