Not able to pay with Ping

Kia Ora Etienne,

Did you select a 'Buy Now' option or have you just won an auction?

If you use the Buy Now feature & purchase using Ping you become authenticate Otherwise you can Top up your TradeMe account with $1.00 to become Authenticated & be able to pay using Ping - Cheers.

Reference: Authenticating your account – Help - Trade Me

I selected the "Buy now" option, and tried to pay with Ping and my Visa Card. And each time I click on "Complete order", a message pops up, stating: "The 'Pay by other means' option is restricted to authenticated members. You can either purchase this item using a credit card, or become authenticated by crediting your account with $10. "

I don't understand this message as I'm trying to pay through Ping with my credit card, not "by other means"...

Kia Ora Etienne,

Yes! that's a confusing message to receive,

A few things to try...

1. Double check the Ping Instant payments has the darker black line surrounding the box - you want to ensure it's selected.
2. Is your credit card pre-installed in your TradeMe account? - If not try entering it in first, you can delete it after purchase if you don't want it held in the system.
3. Are you using the Desktop site or one of the Apps? - Are you able to try both ways?
4. If you're using the Desktop site select the word Desktop in fine print at the very bottom of your won items, this will take you to your account details page, if you select won again from the Left hand Banner menu you should be taken to the Classic (Old) Desktop site where you have the option to select Pay with Ping.
5. If you're using one of the Apps type TradeMe.co.nz into your device browser to pick up the Desktop site enabling you to try step 4.

Let us know how you get on - Cheers.

Example of Ping being selected...

Example: Desktop select from the Bottom of your won items...

Example of the Pay by Ping option in the Classic (Old) Desktop site...

 I pre-installed my card and it worked. Thanks a lot!!!

Brilliant Etienne,

Thanks for letting me know - Cheers.👍