Can't verify my age with American Express

[taah04]

I'm trying to buy some cutlery and I got asked to verify my age by entering a credit card. I use an American Express credit card for all my ebay transactions, but I went ahead and reentered my details.

It tells me 'A debit card can't be used to verify your age. Use a credit card to continue.'

Not sure what I can do.

[douglaspuglas · Accepted solution]

Someone who couldn't buy cutlery because they don't have a credit card asked eBay CS about it.

They said ask the seller to change the item catagory from cutlery to kichenware to get around the prove you are 18 knife policy.

[silichip-x]

I'm having the same problem with my Halifax Bank debit card. Very frustrating! 😠

[fargvs]

An ordinary everyday use Debit card will not be accepted ... Must be a Monthly statement Credit card.   Americans tend to call all Bank cards = ''Credit'' cards.

[babybitz08]

Debit cards are not accepted for age verification as under 18s can have a debit card.

It has to be a credit card as they are only available to over 18s.

[bennotbill]

Maybe things have changed over the years but I always thought American Express was neither a credit or a debit card. It was a Club Card whatever that is or was.

[didyt-0]

What should I do now 

[pyrbryn]

I am trying to buy the dangerous weapons called teaspoons but cannot as I have no credit card.

[nigel_paul_wright7557]

I think its because kids can have a debit card but only adults can have a credit card.

[myriad*seller]

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@didyt-0 wrote:

What should I do now 

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Use a different card or get someone else with a credit card to buy the item for you