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title: "Why did my transaction fail with \"Card not whitelisted\"?"
description: Your card needs to be approved by the acquiring bank. Please contact your acquirer to have your card whitelisted.
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# Why did my transaction fail with "Card not whitelisted"?

Your card needs to be approved by the acquiring bank. Please contact your acquirer to have your card whitelisted.

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