Buying Digital Music in Bandcamp?

[CP/M User]

I was just wondering if anyone here has been successful in purchasing Digital Music through Band Camp?

I'm trying to purchase a Digital Album though this artist on their Band Camp page, my card details are being refused in that and even PayPal won't accept for this? I recently got a new card, though like the old one nothing but trouble. I Just barely managed to Activate it and add to my PayPal, though still no good.

I thought perhaps the artist hasn't setup any payment thing on their end despite Band Camp saying you can buy my music and album here, though perhaps if Band camp has that already in place and perhaps the artist hasn't carried through with it, thinking nobody's going to buy my music, though that's what I'm starting to think!

I decided not to sign-up for an account with Band Camp because I thought there's a fee involved with it and I just wanted to purchase an album.

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

I've purchased a few digital albums through Bandcamp, but only because they were new bands that weren't making CD's.

It went OK, I downloaded the albums in FLAC and converted to .mp3 later since I don't have a vehicle that can play FLAC's.

Never had any issues with payment and I've never paid fees to have a BC account, though I'm not sure that would be your issue.

 

[dr wu]

I read they are changing some of their systems but I would also check with the bank to make sure your credit card is set up properly and the bank is not blocking it

from Google

• Artist PayPal/Stripe Settings: The creator's linked payment account may have an internal error, or they are stuck mid-transition between payout processors. [1, 2]

• Currency Mismatch: Direct credit card checkout on Bandcamp only works for specific currencies (USD, CAD, AUD, GBP, EUR, and JPY). If the artist lists an unsupported currency, direct cards fail. [1, 2]

• Bank Fraud Protection: Your bank might be auto-declining the digital charge from Bandcamp without sending you an alert

Quick Fixes

• • Try Guest Checkout via PayPal: Even if standard PayPal fails, select PayPal and look for the guest option to force a direct card process through their portal. [1]
  • Check the Cart: If you are buying items from multiple artists, try checking out with items one by one in case just one seller's account is bugged.
  • Call Your Bank: Ask your card issuer if they are flagging or blocking charges from Bandcamp

 

[BeatleMatt]

It has been a few years but I was successful once buying and downloading from Band Camp. Not much help other than to say it can be done.