09-03-2026 08:14 PM
I am new to Canada. I am trying to purchase a plan with Public mobile and there is no way they can help me activate my plan. I always get this: "credit card card validation failed" I am using a visa card from TD Bank. Please anyone here help. customer service can't help.
blessed!
09-03-2026 09:23 PM
Thank you for so much guys for your help. I did use a TD bank debit card though. I will try again after 24 hours after refreshing my app.
09-03-2026 08:33 PM
you can download PM app? you need PM app to subscribe, and your app store/play store has to be set to Canada
and Yes, TD debit card will work. If it does not work now. Wait full 24 hours before trying again, and maybe use a different phone number to try
09-03-2026 08:33 PM
don't use iMac. Download PM app on the phone and use it to subscribe. If you have TD bank debit card issued in Canada (not TD Bank US), then it should work
09-03-2026 08:30 PM - edited 09-03-2026 08:32 PM
@JulieSeignon wrote:I am new to Canada. I am trying to purchase a plan with Public mobile and there is no way they can help me activate my plan. I always get this: "credit card card validation failed" I am using a visa card from TD Bank. Please anyone here help. customer service can't help.
blessed!
Hello @JulieSeignon
First, welcome to Canada.
Second, Public Mobile is a self serve service. If you're not tech savvy, this may not be for you. Everything is done in these forums and through chat with customer service. It can take hours if not days to resolve issues.
You may wish to try something different like Koodo which has more perks and a number to talk to customer service. This can be done at Walmart.
But if you wish to try anyways, sometimes the site has cache issues. Just open your browser and clear the cache, close browser and try again. But it's best to do all of this from the Public Mobile app on your phone.
It has to be a TD Visa debit or Mastercard debit, not a bank card.
You can purchase a prepaid credit card to sign up as well for both accounts. Then add the vouchers you purchased to each account that way the funds aren't lost.
09-03-2026 08:26 PM
Still not working. I even tried on my iMac, I still got the same credit card validation failed
09-03-2026 08:24 PM
My husband had the same issue. he bought a voucher at a store (Nofrill) it still did not work. Where can I purchase a prepaid card that can work? have TD bank debit card. This should not work? TD bank Canada. Thank you for your help.
09-03-2026 08:17 PM
hi @JulieSeignon you need to use a Canadian credit card. If you don't have one , you will need to buy a Prepaid credit card from store
09-03-2026 08:16 PM
Try rebooting your phone and try again if that doesn't work click on the pink envelope in the bottom right corner for help