3D secure system prevents online purchases

<p>I've had problems with Absa's 3D secure and sure check systems since day one. After much trouble they gave me a workaround to allow online banking to function, barely. However, online purchases with my credit card are continuously declined. After calling customer service I was told that the system needed to be 'updated' and that it would work following a 45 min delay. Six hours later the problem persists. I have lost all hope in Absa being able to sort out their systems and cope in an online world. I would recommend that any 21st centuary citizens close their accounts at Absa and move elsewhere, they will find no help from Absa.</p>