8. To pay mortgages

Everyone would like to increase the reward points in their credit card by paying their monthly mortgage fee by cards, but how does it profit the lender? It doesn’t. If mortgage payment be allowed by credit cards, a person may build up additional debt and hence become unable to pay the lender on a timely basis. Because of this lenders don’t accept credit card payments. Another case may be foreclosure, which neither the debtor nor the lender is comfortable with.

9. Cannot pay to watch online adult websites

As a measure to bring down the number of billing disputes that arises during transaction, most of the card companies have banned the use of cards to make payments for use of online adult websites. Even gift cards or pre-paid cards can’t be used for such payments. This policy is strictly followed by American Express since 2000.

10. To buy Marijuana

Whether for fun or for medical purpose, Marijuana can be purchased only by cash. Most card companies like American Express and Discover aligned views with federal laws and restricted card holders from buying marijuana using credit cards for medical or for recreation purpose. Most of the credit card payment processors have denied to work with merchants of medical marijuana and cancelled their agreements.

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