What does VCN charge not supported mean?

When making online transactions, we frequently pay with a virtual credit card number (VCN). It’s safer than ordinary payment methods. However, customers occasionally can experience an error notice during a transaction that reads as "VCN charge not supported." This error message indicates that the vendor or service provider does not accept VCN payments.

If you face this one difficulty now or often, read this article prepared by tech professionals of Howly. It will describe the best approaches to avoid such issues. Alternatively, contact our service center. Our tech team will chat with you 24/7 until the issue is solved.

Let's get down to the topic.

What to do if the service doesn't support VCN charges?

You conduct a transaction and see the notification "VCN charge not supported." Try this:

• apply for your main credit card;
• contact the service provider for alternate payment options;
• change the service provider with an alternative payment method.

In any case, one of the following methods will work.

What popular services don't support VCN charges?

Remember that not all stores accept VCNs. Even though VCNs are frequent for online transactions, certain services do not accept this payment option, particularly:

• PayPal;
• Amazon;
• Google Pay.

Unfortunately, you should opt for your credit card instead.

Affirm VCN charge not supported when requesting a refund

First, get in touch with the shop where you purchased your item to ask for a refund. If your return amount is less than your total purchase balance, you may receive a lesser final payment, etc. If your refund exceeds your purchase balance, the excess will be returned to you less any interest you may have already paid.

If the problem is still here, contact Affirm help center.