N1 Iceland gas Credit Card issue solved!

if you are struggling with your credit card at the self service gas stations in Iceland here is the solution to avoiding the technical error you get at the computer screen.
#iceland #gas #n1

[@Ahmad-bx6vg]

Thanks a lot for sharing If you buy the 10000 prepaid card, do you have to use it all at once ? Like lets say the gas tank got filled at 9000, can you still use the other 1000 later ?

[@martinsanchez]

@@Ahmad-bx6vg yes as it will scan as 10,000 but if you can only fill let’s say 5,000 it should withhold the balance for the next time just double check with the clerk 👍

[@Colombia20102018]

Makes me wonder if your credit card would have worked just fine with the strip in the right side. Did you try that?

[@martinsanchez]

Yes and it didn't work

[@sylvainbaril3909]

There have never been any technical problems with your card. You simply put your card on the wrong side. The magnetic band on the card is a the opposite side of the N1 logo. So, when you first tried, the magnetic band was on a LEFT side of the reader. And according to the twisted pictogram at the pump, right above where you inserted the card, the magnetic band must be on the RIGHT side (see at 2:15). Anyways, maybe they should have put an arrow on the card to ease the process.

[@martinsanchez]

I put the card with the right side and it didn't work either.

[@MonaMeagher]

It looks like from the video that you put the pre paid card in a different direction the second time. I am assuming the magnetic strip needs to go in, in a certain direction.

[@martinsanchez]

good catch but still didn't work.

[@thedavises9420]

Even here in the states, when I pump gas, I ALWAYS make sure the stripe is on the correct side.

[@gw2884]

After reviewing your video at the first gas pump, you were definitely inserting the card the wrong way. When you got to the second gas station you finally inserted it the correct way. The images on the gas pumps showing the black strip is correct. You finally had it correct at the second gas station

[@AC-up2jq]

Do you have to return the card after emptying it?

[@martinsanchez]

So apparently the cards have an ony one time use after they are trash.

[@HarryOsirian]

Thank you. Very informative. Always good to have a few cards at hand. Especially in remote areas such as the westfjords

[@EdNichols-qj4xk]

What do you do if there is leftover money on the card and you are leaving the country?

[@kurtalicuben77]

Did your bank issue you a PIN number with your credit card?

[@martinsanchez]

No PIN number

[@kurtalicuben77]

Wondering if lack of PIN number is your problem at N1? I've been watching a number of videos on KZbin regarding filling of gas in Iceland, as I'm traveling there soon, and universally, the recommendation is to be sure that your credit card has a PIN number issued. Just a thought....@@martinsanchez