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three months free... damn I wish I had a maestro lol.

I got this too, and my subscription was only renewed in January!!!

I've decided not to ring up with other cards ( I haven't got another one apart from a credit card I'm trying not to use) and that way I can take advantage of any offers on at the time, rather than pay full subscription like I did this time!!!

Laura

Thanks again Laptop

Just got through to ancestry and now have 90 days free access in which time they will endevour to make payment options available, as soon as I told the CRS her first question was do I use a maestro card, so good to see they are well informed of the situation and willing to give us this free period until they can sort it, she said they are looking into a pay pal system.

Off now to make use my free period as much as I can lol

Jax xx

Just a brief input....have posted many inputs regarding Maestro card usage.

I myself was refused m'ship for Ancestry, three other companies I had been trading with informed me that Maestro was no longer being accepted.

Reason being:

Maestro or associated bank/company had changed their terms of conditions for usage which were no acceptable by commercial trading companies.

JoyceP

Thanks Laptop

I didnt see this before

Will phone them tomorrow and see what I can do.

Gutting I was hoping to do some tree work today :o(

Jax xx

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Laptopdancer.
Sorry, had been out and missed your post. Thank you. Thought as much, I have subs till Aug. Not wasting time are they!!
Di

Di, if you click on "My Account" then you will see "Current Subscriptions", click on "More info" and you will get your payment details

Island
Doesn't say above the grey bars but found an email from Aug 07. Really off that even in 'my accoun' page on Ancestry it doesn't give a date either. GR at least shows when it runs out.
thanks
Di

Yes, I've just got a letter advising me of this. For a start, my annual membership paid for last year doesnt actually run out till May, and secondly, I read the letter and wondered what took them so long. Everyone on this board has been aware of the situation for ages - why has it taken Ancestry so long to tell us.

I too received the above letter today but can't remember when my subs run out. Is there a way of checking as I think I have a few months yet?
Di

Also: http://forums.multiplay.co.uk/archive/index.php/t-31108.html
Looks like the people who run World of Warcraft (online roleplay game) have stopped it too... not read all threads as gonna head out to pick mum up.

Interesting:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/12/27/
mastercard_maestro_xmas_glitches/comments/#c_122153

(split to fit the line) comments are slightly more interesting than the article but worth a read. Might have something to do with current situation.

I too have had a letter today but a good few months yet before payment due no longer have a credit card so hope they can sort another payment method out.

Linda x

May be owned by them but subsidiaries often apply own rules separate to parent company.

Maybe find out the definitive reason why they stopped taking it first. Also google to find out who else has stopped accepting it?

It wouldn't be so bad if they took cheques. I'm lucky though, mines a visa debit card.

Oh well done, that will make them sit up. Perhaps we should have a petition lol!

I am sending the following to Ancestry just to remind them how important Maestro is. (Incidentally Maestro is owned by Mastercard, which Ancestry accept !)


MasterCard Brand Mark
Maestro Cards
Maestro®

No cash? Then you're likely to reach for plastic - either your credit card or your debit card. Now MasterCard® offers you this same convenience when you travel.

Maestro® is a Global network and can be used at over 3.7 million merchants in over 60 countries.

You may already have access to Maestro® in your wallet today as many financial institutions support Maestro®: In the UK, most "Switch" and "Solo" cards have the Maestro logo on the back of the card.

Switch is an all electronic debit card payment system. Founded in 1988, there are now over 19 million card holders and more than 425,550 outlets accepting Switch in the UK. There are 31 member banks and building societies. Direct access to your current account 24 hrs a day Convenient, fast and secure.

Solo was launched on 1st July 1997 by the Switch Card Scheme, one of the world's leading domestic payment systems. Like its sister card Switch, Solo is a fully electronic debit card and is just as convenient to use to pay for everyday goods & services.


If your Debit Card bears the Maestro logo, then you're all set. If it doesn't, contact your financial institution and ask for one. It's The Way To Pay!

* One card for shopping and ATMs.
* Access your own funds (directly from your current account).
* Safer than carrying a lot of cash.
* Keeps track of spending. You get a receipt when you pay and a detailed listing of every purchase on your monthly statement (including date, time, place, and amount).
* Lets you shop everywhere you see the Maestro logo (you can get favourable exchange rates when making purchases abroad).
* Maestro transactions are also converted from the currency of the merchant into £ Sterling at competitive wholesale foreign exchange rates.


Discover all the different places around the world that welcome Maestro® debit cards for payment of purchases - click here to find out.

I must say though, that I don't know for sure that the reason they stopped was fees, that's just what I heard on the grapevine.

.....tut!... thanks SS.
Tina xx

Thank you too LD for ring up and finding out for us. Will keep the telephone number for future reference.

Tina xx