I loaded some fresh cash early last month on my youth debit card (the result of a refund), I still cannot use them to this date. I would not suggest anyone introduce any cash to the banks at this time.
Paying with Lebanese cards online
weird i had some balance and i was able to use it last week, but now i need to refill, thats why i'm asking.
I don't think the atm can take my cash and tell me you can't use it, I would make a scene if that happens
I don't think the atm can take my cash and tell me you can't use it, I would make a scene if that happens
Everytime capital control gets modified, the fresh dollars are included in the equation (hence they are no long et fresh). Well, at least, that's what I have concluded. Don't take my word for it, just personal experience.
Once I called them and told the about the case their reason was (in summary) "the limits are on your account as of date X, no matter whether they were fresh or not"
Once I called them and told the about the case their reason was (in summary) "the limits are on your account as of date X, no matter whether they were fresh or not"
I used to have only 2 bank accounts--one in USD and one in LL. I now have FOUR USD ones---3 of them 'fresh' in the last few months. The problem is that I don't have normal access to those accounts (can't get sms's etc) and don't know when money comes in and that I have a credit card which is/was linked to a specific account which has been changing. I keep having to go down to the bank and tying the credit card to a different account.Johnaudi wroteEverytime capital control gets modified, the fresh dollars are included in the equation (hence they are no long et fresh). Well, at least, that's what I have concluded. Don't take my word for it, just personal experience.
Once I called them and told the about the case their reason was (in summary) "the limits are on your account as of date X, no matter whether they were fresh or not"
It is sort of exasperating to say the least and my suspicions from a while ago have been confirmed--no one at the banks knows what the hell they are doing.
yeah, I did it like two weeks ago. I placed a $100 bill and I'm using it online. They have a limit though ($100/month).NuclearVision wroteHas anyone been able to refill their blom mini through the atm? With usd bills of course. I haven't tried it.
The biggest joke is the SMS (OTP upon purchase) that you must inquire to do online purchases. The OTP is only being sent perhaps one day per week now, and once you call them their response is 'It's getting fixed due to technical problems'.
Another reason why not to induce fresh funds.
Another reason why not to induce fresh funds.
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another reason why im opening a bank account in georgiaJohnaudi wrote Another reason why not to induce fresh funds.
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When you think of it, it is a weird contradictory situation.xazbrat wrote It is sort of exasperating to say the least and my suspicions from a while ago have been confirmed--no one at the banks knows what the hell they are doing.
One one hand, banks were buying Lebanese Eurobonds with huge returns, investing into the runaway Lebanese debt (to stay nice and not use words such as Ponzi).
On the other hand, when this cozy practice showed signs of crumbling down, instead of trying to reassure people, the President of Lebanon and others got on TV and essentially declared that shit has presently hit the fan, prompting anyone who still had a few doubts to run to the bank and withdraw their money, thereby accelerating the crash.
thanks guys! I already spent like 80 dollars this month, so i have no choice. I might look for a ucash card. Anybody knows where these are sold? The website locator is trash.
@rolf I don't think this has to do with ponzi which involves a scam if i understand correctly. The banks simply gave our money to the government and got a comission on it. They won. We were scammed and not the banks(investors).Game over.
@rolf I don't think this has to do with ponzi which involves a scam if i understand correctly. The banks simply gave our money to the government and got a comission on it. They won. We were scammed and not the banks(investors).Game over.
does it reset at the beginning of the month ?mk555 wroteyeah, I did it like two weeks ago. I placed a $100 bill and I'm using it online. They have a limit though ($100/month).NuclearVision wroteHas anyone been able to refill their blom mini through the atm? With usd bills of course. I haven't tried it.
Not sure, you can call and they'll tell you your card's limit and answer your questions. That's what I usually do.NuclearVision wrotedoes it reset at the beginning of the month ?mk555 wroteyeah, I did it like two weeks ago. I placed a $100 bill and I'm using it online. They have a limit though ($100/month).NuclearVision wroteHas anyone been able to refill their blom mini through the atm? With usd bills of course. I haven't tried it.
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I called and they have no idea what i'm talking about.mk555 wroteNot sure, you can call and they'll tell you your card's limit and answer your questions. That's what I usually do.NuclearVision wrotedoes it reset at the beginning of the month ?mk555 wrote
yeah, I did it like two weeks ago. I placed a $100 bill and I'm using it online. They have a limit though ($100/month).
Someone said the limit is 0, i called again the other said these cards no longer work... Yet i made a small purchase and it worked...
Anybody with the blom mini can confirm if limit reset this month?
I have a due payment and I don't want to find out that these card dont work right after I rechArge my card.
Just used mine and it works (just a $10 recharge on a game).NuclearVision wroteI called and they have no idea what i'm talking about.mk555 wroteNot sure, you can call and they'll tell you your card's limit and answer your questions. That's what I usually do.NuclearVision wrote does it reset at the beginning of the month ?
Someone said the limit is 0, i called again the other said these cards no longer work... Yet i made a small purchase and it worked...
Anybody with the blom mini can confirm if limit reset this month?
I have a due payment and I don't want to find out that these card dont work right after I rechArge my card.
I believe the limit is now 15$ per month.xazbrat wroteJust used mine and it works (just a $10 recharge on a game).NuclearVision wroteI called and they have no idea what i'm talking about.mk555 wrote
Not sure, you can call and they'll tell you your card's limit and answer your questions. That's what I usually do.
Someone said the limit is 0, i called again the other said these cards no longer work... Yet i made a small purchase and it worked...
Anybody with the blom mini can confirm if limit reset this month?
I have a due payment and I don't want to find out that these card dont work right after I rechArge my card.
sweet.. we can still pay for netflix.NuclearVision wrote I believe the limit is now 15$ per month.
I imagine when they were discussing whether to completely cancel this card this on the table in the bank. Then someone said: Let them have netflix.Dan28 wrotesweet.. we can still pay for netflix.NuclearVision wrote I believe the limit is now 15$ per month.
On a serious note, Dan you're an expert apparently, i want to ask.
Whats the way with least hassle i can still pay online?
Blom bank has this 'new' mini card 'plus', which works with 'fresh cash', but i don't wanna be involved with banks anymore.
well i have a bitcoin wallet, bitcoin on bitstamp with fresh usd transfer to my bank, yandex wallet with prepaid card, bitpay prepaid card and master card rewards from bitpay, they all involve btc, i cant see any other way to pay online if you have lbp or limited usd card.NuclearVision wrote Whats the way with least hassle i can still pay online?
I have usd cash, but not sure whats the best way to make it 'online' cash without the banks.Dan28 wrotewell i have a bitcoin wallet, bitcoin on bitstamp with fresh usd transfer to my bank, yandex wallet with prepaid card, bitpay prepaid card and master card rewards from bitpay, they all involve btc, i cant see any other way to pay online if you have lbp or limited usd card.NuclearVision wrote Whats the way with least hassle i can still pay online?
if you have cash you can open the "fresh money account" and get a debit card without limitsNuclearVision wroteI have usd cash, but not sure whats the best way to make it 'online' cash without the banks.Dan28 wrotewell i have a bitcoin wallet, bitcoin on bitstamp with fresh usd transfer to my bank, yandex wallet with prepaid card, bitpay prepaid card and master card rewards from bitpay, they all involve btc, i cant see any other way to pay online if you have lbp or limited usd card.NuclearVision wrote Whats the way with least hassle i can still pay online?
Yea but for how long does it stay fresh? John audi wrote above, everytime the capital control is modified, fresh is no longer fresh, in fact, they can do anything, they are the rules. I put 20$ in my card last week to pay for a service, I couldnt use it.nosense wroteif you have cash you can open the "fresh money account" and get a debit card without limitsNuclearVision wroteI have usd cash, but not sure whats the best way to make it 'online' cash without the banks.Dan28 wrote
well i have a bitcoin wallet, bitcoin on bitstamp with fresh usd transfer to my bank, yandex wallet with prepaid card, bitpay prepaid card and master card rewards from bitpay, they all involve btc, i cant see any other way to pay online if you have lbp or limited usd card.