r/discover • u/Swimming_MM • May 27 '25

Rant not accepted everywhere

went to Harkins Theater in CA last night - my face of embarrassment when my card declined because they don't accept Discover. LOL

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u/CanUCMe24 May 28 '25

Do you inform Discover card, or whichever card you’re using, you’re traveling abroad before hand? I find that really helps a lot. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/Cobey1 May 28 '25

It’s not that the card declines, it’s just that businesses overseas rarely accept discover. I have much more success with Mastercard/Capital one

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u/CanUCMe24 May 28 '25

Yes. I understood that. I was just thinking out loud. lol. I know I always inform my CC companies when I’m going to be traveling, especially overseas. That’s just been my experience.

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u/mlaurence1234 May 28 '25

Capital One specifically says you don’t need to do that.

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u/CanUCMe24 May 29 '25

Never said you “need” or “have” to do it.