Problem connecting to US Streaming Services

[ramboflyer]

I'm a keen golfer and regularly watch the US PGA tour on Kayo. In 2025 Kayo (read Foxtel) changed the TV broadcasters to ESPN. Personally I find the commentators and general coverage on ESPN boring and not a patch on the commentators from CBS, Golf Channel and NBC. I suspect its a cost saving move by Foxtel.
I've tried to set up a subscription to a few US broadcasters to access the better broadcasters but keep hitting a roadblock. Using a VPN I can set up an account on Peacock or NBC but when I put my credit card in it isn't accepted. I assume because it recognises my card in non US. Is there a work around this that doesn't involve trying to apply for a US credit card?

 

[kookaburra75]

I'm a keen golfer and regularly watch the US PGA tour on Kayo. In 2025 Kayo (read Foxtel) changed the TV broadcasters to ESPN. Personally I find the commentators and general coverage on ESPN boring and not a patch on the commentators from CBS, Golf Channel and NBC. I suspect its a cost saving move by Foxtel.
I've tried to set up a subscription to a few US broadcasters to access the better broadcasters but keep hitting a roadblock. Using a VPN I can set up an account on Peacock or NBC but when I put my credit card in it isn't accepted. I assume because it recognises my card in non US. Is there a work around this that doesn't involve trying to apply for a US credit card?

Is it the Zip/Postcode that is tripping up the system? I have in the past had problems using the standard Australian postcode with my Aus credit card, but adding a zero in front made it better?

 

[VPS]

Agree with possible zipcode - 90210 is always handy.

Other way you could do it if you have a card that holds US$ like Wise see if that makes a difference when paying

 

[ramboflyer]

I

Agree with possible zipcode - 90210 is always handy.

Other way you could do it if you have a card that holds US$ like Wise see if that makes a difference when paying

I've used a US zip code in trying to put cc details in on Paramount+ but get an error message so it must recognise my non US cc. Can you give me a quick overview on how Wise works? It looks like my Virgin Money High Flyer CC supports it.

 

[VPS]

I

I've used a US zip code in trying to put cc details in on Paramount+ but get an error message so it must recognise my non US cc. Can you give me a quick overview on how Wise works? It looks like my Virgin Money High Flyer CC supports it.

Currency Card | Multi-Currency Card

Pay like a local in 160 countries and territories. Spend right away with Google and Apple Pay. Have access to over 40 currencies in your pocket. Control your fx card security and spendings with Wise.

wise.com

V

Thread 'Revolut v Wise'

Jul 28, 2024

I note from The Times today that Revolut has been granted a banking licence

I've been a fan of Wise for quite some time.

Is there any benefit to Revolut when compared to Wise? Does it, for example, provide banking details (sort code, account number etc) when you have money stored in foreign currency. Can you set up DD to accounts in foreign currency?

Are transfers to accounts outside Revolut fast? Is receiving money from banks outside if Revolut fast?

I'd have to open my account based in Australia so the banking licence would be of no benefit - it just prompted me to ask the question...

• Viridis
• Replies: 21
• Forum: Other Banking Products

K

Thread 'HSBC Star Alliance Vs Wise for overseas payment'

Nov 8, 2024

Hi Experts , I have to make an online payment in VND. When I am comparing the currency conversion offered by Wise and Visa card , it definitely looks to be better with Visa. I am planning to make the payment using my HSBC credit card. Is it better to use Wise to convert AUD to WISE before making payment or just use the visa credit card. Appreciate any suggestions or inputs. Thanks

• knagelli
• Replies: 1
• Forum: Foreign Exchange & Travel Money

S

Thread 'Best card to avoid foreign transaction fees'

Feb 28, 2025

Hi everyone,
I am new to the forum and am wondering if you can help me out with a credit/debit card recommendation. I'm after a card with the lowest (or no) fees for foreign transactions and ATM withdrawals for when I travel overseas. I am going to New Zealand soon.
What do you recommend?
Thank you!

• Sunkissed
• Replies: 5
• Forum: Foreign Exchange & Travel Money

Hope this helps but let me know if you need anything else.

If you do go down the wise route I can send you a referral

 

[ramboflyer]

I've set up a Wise account and have tried to transfer $30 into it to use later. I don't want to use a credit card because of potential extra costs to transfer money so am trying to use my Macquarie bank account. I've tried using both the debit and credit option but both bombed with Macquarie saying something about a UK Wise account and to contact them (which I haven't done yet).

To be honest I'm a bit at sea in what I'm doing here in trying to figure out what currency to use in doing what action. I get a message saying I'm trying to transfer US dollars into my Wise account.

All I want to do is set up a payment to a US business that doesn't recognise I'm in Australia

Any advice?

 

[VPS]

I've set up a Wise account and have tried to transfer $30 into it to use later. I don't want to use a credit card because of potential extra costs to transfer money so am trying to use my Macquarie bank account. I've tried using both the debit and credit option but both bombed with Macquarie saying something about a UK Wise account and to contact them (which I haven't done yet).

To be honest I'm a bit at sea in what I'm doing here in trying to figure out what currency to use in doing what action. I get a message saying I'm trying to transfer US dollars into my Wise account.

All I want to do is set up a payment to a US business that doesn't recognise I'm in Australia

Any advice?

Are you trying to transfer AUD - if not try that. You can then convert that to USD

 

[ramboflyer]

Are you trying to transfer AUD - if not try that. You can then convert that to USD

Just to clarify - are you asking if I'm trying to transfer to Wise or the US subscription service? There was an early question in the setup about what currency I wanted to use and I said $US. I was thinking the question related to where the payment (subscription service) was going to go. I'll try to change the transfer into Wise to AUD. Obviously I'm still trying to get a handle on how this works hence the dumb questions. Thanks

 

[VPS]

Just to clarify - are you asking if I'm trying to transfer to Wise or the US subscription service? There was an early question in the setup about what currency I wanted to use and I said $US. I was thinking the question related to where the payment (subscription service) was going to go. I'll try to change the transfer into Wise to AUD. Obviously I'm still trying to get a handle on how this works hence the dumb questions. Thanks

Yes transfer AUD to your wise card and then convert it to US dollars. Happy to answer any questions don’t feel bad.

 

[ramboflyer]

Yes transfer AUD to your wise card and then convert it to US dollars. Happy to answer any questions don’t feel bad.

Using AUD has worked but for some reason Wise is telling me they are checking my account and it will be Saturday 31/1 until the money will be in my account. I'll give them the benefit of assuming this is because its my first transfer.

 

[VPS]

Using AUD has worked but for some reason Wise is telling me they are checking my account and it will be Saturday 31/1 until the money will be in my account. I'll give them the benefit of assuming this is because its my first transfer.

The app does have a help spot under your account and you can contact them