I’m trying to subscribe to Wired magazine online, but when I try and use a virtual card from Privacy.com , the payment is rejected. Same thing when I try and use a Visa gift card. I could just use a real card, but I’m annoyed at the idea that they won’t take a private payment. Any ideas?

[image] NobodyNowhere: but I’m annoyed at the idea that they won’t take a private payment I fully understand that but the sad reality is if a tool can be abuse people will abuse it and companies will try to stop that and in case of privacy.com and similar that means free 1st month over and ov…

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NobodyNowhere July 28, 2025, 11:00pm 7

That makes total sense. Thank you for pointing this out!

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