Why did my payment with the Instarem Business Card fail?

27 May 2025
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    Payment can fail due to multiple reasons, including: 

    1. Insufficient funds – The funds in the wallet are not sufficient to process payment.  
    1. Your transaction may be blocked because the Admin has set specific rules for your card. This could include: 

    a. Restricted merchant categories (e.g., Travel, Entertainment) 

    b. Limitations on foreign currency transactions (only SGD allowed) 

    c. Other spending restrictions set by the Admin 


          Check your card settings and try again.  

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