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B2 Visa: Visa card refusal for payment

Discussion started by Marcelila on 2026-05-07

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B2 Visa: Visa card refusal for payment

Marcelila · 2026-05-07

I filled out the B2 form to apply for a visa, created an account on Atvis to pay the visa fees and schedule a meet-up, but every time I try to pay with my Boursobank Visa 1st card, they refuse the payment with a message telling me to check my details (address), even though everything is correct. Does anyone know why this is happening, or maybe they don’t accept Visa cards? Are you aware of this? Thanks for your feedback! Elisabeth

B2 Visa: Visa card payment refused

Mitch341 · 2026-05-07

I filled out the B2 form for a visa application, created an account on Atvis to pay the visa fees and book an appointment, but every time I try to pay with my Boursobank Visa 1er card, they refuse the payment with a message saying to check my details (address) even though everything is correct. Does anyone know why, or maybe they don’t accept Visa cards? Are you aware of this? Thanks for your feedback! Elisabeth

It might be that Boursobank isn’t accepted. Don’t you have another card? Or a family member with a "normal" credit card to try?

Hang in there!

Visa B2: Visa card payment refused

Tatra · 2026-05-07

Hello,

Your response is quite odd—it makes the Boursobank card sound "abnormal." It’s highly unlikely, even extremely improbable, that the bank is the issue. It’s a completely normal bank. On the other hand, things like switching browsers, disabling ad blockers, adjusting VPN settings, or trying from a phone are worth looking into.

Michel

B2 Visa: Visa card payment refusal

Marcelila · 2026-05-07

Thanks for your reply.

I already tried switching browsers, using my boyfriend’s Boursobank card on both our phones, then another payment method on the site—the second one with a QR code scan. I still can’t get it to work and don’t understand their instructions at all.

Long story short, after 30 hours of filling out forms and dealing with ChatGPT, I’ve had it and decided not to go to the US anymore. There are countries with fewer visa hassles, financial requirements, and no embassy meet-ups.

Best regards,

Elisabeth

B2 Visa: Visa card payment refusal

Tatra · 2026-05-07

I recently had this kind of issue with Japanese airline websites, and it was Safari on an iPad that finally worked. For the rest, I get you; it’s a sign—you shouldn’t push against the signs.

Michel

B2 Visa: Visa card payment refusal

Mitch341 · 2026-05-08

I’ve already switched browsers, tried with my boyfriend’s Boursobank card on both our phones, then with another payment method on the second site using a QR code scan. I still can’t get it to work and don’t understand their instructions at all. In short, after 30 hours of filling out forms and dealing with other stuff using ChatGPT, I’ve had it and decided not to go to the US anymore. There are countries with fewer visa hassles, financial requirements, and no embassy meet-ups. Elisabeth

Clearly, you’re facing a major issue. Either you’ve been flagged and classified by US immigration services—which would surprise me, but you never know—or the problem lies between the chair and the registration device. And that’s more concerning.

Too bad to give up on the US. There are some amazing things to see there.

Best regards,

Visa B2: Visa card refusal for payment

Tatra · 2026-05-08

Hello,

Soit vous êtes identifiée et classifiée par les services d'immigration US, ce qui me surprendrait mais sait-on jamais

Honestly, no, it wouldn’t show up like that at all.

Michel

B2 Visa: Visa card refusal for payment

PapJ59 · 2026-05-08

Hi Michel,

Maybe it’s his 2018 trip to Iran that’s causing the issue... there are some country names that raise eyebrows these days!

Best, Jean.

B2 Visa: Visa card refusal for payment

Tatra · 2026-05-08

Hi there,

I’m afraid some of you might be getting a bit carried away with assumptions here. No, absolutely not—there’s no procedure that bans paying for an ESTA or visa based on which French bank card you use or where the applicant lives.

Michel

B2 Visa: Visa card refusal for payment

Mitch341 · 2026-05-08

Hi Michel,

It might be his 2018 trip to Iran that’s causing the issue... some country names are real red flags these days!

Best, Jean.

Who knows—with all the expert commentators on this forum, maybe we’ll get an explanation and a solution. ;)

This year, it’s the USA for me again. The Southwest: Texas, Arizona, New Mexico... It’s gonna be hot, I know. But we’re used to it with our usual Middle Eastern destination. 😎

Best, Jean !

B2 Visa: Visa card declined for payment

PapJ59 · 2026-05-08

???

This doesn’t concern me, and I’m not going to "feed into your fantasies" anymore!

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Visa B2: Visa card refusal for payment

Lapagaille · 2026-05-08

Hello Has "New Mexico" not changed its name yet? Best regards Patrick

B2 Visa: Visa card payment refusal

PapJ59 · 2026-05-08

Hey..

For New Mexico, you can check out my 2011 blog? Maybe it has some spots you missed!

Safe travels.

B2 Visa: Visa card refusal for payment

Mitch341 · 2026-05-09

Hey..

For New Mexico, you can check out my 2011 blog? Maybe there are some spots you missed!

Safe travels.

Knew I could count on you, Pap!! [;]

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