Tigershard.7129 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I had issues buying gems as well when I started playing the game again this past summer. I tried using multiple different credit cards and paypal, and would always get an error. What fixed it for me was logging into my account on guildwars2.com and going to my account info. There was a field for phone # that I had never filled out. Once I put that in, I was suddenly able to purchase gems in game. I originally started playing GW2 at launch, so I think that information was not required at that point. Either way, I'm happily buying too many gems now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringlin.1863 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 I had the same problem today, promptly resolved by Customer Service after I posted a ticket.As I understand it, Gem Purchases are the lifeblood of GW2: they pay to keep the game going. While CS resolved my issue, it's worth fixing the problem for any player. Maybe consider Huzbub's suggestion?@Huzbub.2491 said:Give us an online web option to purchase Gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreakenHellz.5629 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Having this issue today as well. I'm doubtful that it will get resolved by the time the mistlock sanctuary passkey gets off the store page. Really a shame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadav.1832 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 just made a support ticket, so we'll seeit's a shame....ok I could understand a few people here or there....but this is ridiculous.....apparently this has been happening for most everyone and for a while...to the extent that retailers have more than doubled the cost of gem cards (2000 gems for $52, seriously?!)hopefully it gets fixed....I tried 2 different credit cards and paypal and each time an error message would flash for a second and then it'd go back to the main screen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kron.6938 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I have about two support tickets at this time. I have tried various methods, credit card, debit card, and paypal. I have submitted two tickets regarding this issue, the reason for the 2nd ticket is because it was well over 72 hours and no response. There is an error for submitting a request for gems from a credit card or debit card, and paypal, which will state the offer is not available. I understand there are wait times due to limitations of staff, but it is getting to the point that their staff cannot give a canned response of, "we will investigate the issue and come back with an answer." But there has been no response of any kind, even when supplied with information that might assist pinpointing the issue. I have no idea if the problem is individual account based, or account wide because I have had no response. I just hope that ArenaNet is looking into the issue, but even during covid-19, there should be a canned response from their support that they will be or they are looking into the ticket. In which there has not been any response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inculpatus cedo.9234 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 @"Kron.6938" said:I have about two support tickets at this time. I have tried various methods, credit card, debit card, and paypal. I have submitted two tickets regarding this issue, the reason for the 2nd ticket is because it was well over 72 hours and no response. There is an error for submitting a request for gems from a credit card or debit card, and paypal, which will state the offer is not available. I understand there are wait times due to limitations of staff, but it is getting to the point that their staff cannot give a canned response of, "we will investigate the issue and come back with an answer." But there has been no response of any kind, even when supplied with information that might assist pinpointing the issue. I have no idea if the problem is individual account based, or account wide because I have had no response. I just hope that ArenaNet is looking into the issue, but even during covid-19, there should be a canned response from their support that they will be or they are looking into the ticket. In which there has not been any response. Submitting duplicate tickets only slows down the process. Close the duplicate and only update the original.Due to high volume, and it only got higher this weekend, response times may be well past the usual 72 hours. Well past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crysto.7089 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Just got affected by this for the first time. Flashes up "Unfortunately an error has occurred. Please try again later." Submitted a ticket, tried deleting the cache, tried Paypal (which worked 3 weeks ago), credit card, and a debit card. It's a no go.What other options do we have at the moment? Seems like gem code cards are sold out almost everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragana.1497 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Tried to buy gems today using online banking and got the same error message as Crysto above here. I didn't recieve the gems, however the money WAS taken from my bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inculpatus cedo.9234 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 @Dragana.1497 said:Tried to buy gems today using online banking and got the same error message as Crysto above here. I didn't recieve the gems, however the money WAS taken from my bank account.You need to contact the Billing CS Team via the 'Support' link above/below.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crysto.7089 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 To give anyone an idea of a time-frame, it took about 24 hours for an initial response and then an additional 12 hours for the issue to ultimately be resolved. Pretty good all things considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitTheTraveler.6193 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I'm on NA, WI ... (I try to buy gems and getting "Unfortunately an error has occurred. Please try again later.") Which I did and nothing even this afternoon. Try both me and my partner bank card just make sure wasn't an issue. Called our bank too. Bank said nothing was charged or blocked. Though I don't know if this just only GW2 today with this issue. Even Fallout76 which is another game I play... wouldn't let me buy fallout 1st sub. Even though have before in the past. So no clue if this just a lot games being hit with stuff. But just reporting in as well that I cannot buy gems on NA server wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConstantJay.3950 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 @"pixie.5940" said:I'm on NA, WI ... (I try to buy gems and getting "Unfortunately an error has occurred. Please try again later.") Which I did and nothing even this afternoon. Try both me and my partner bank card just make sure wasn't an issue. Called our bank too. Bank said nothing was charged or blocked. Though I don't know if this just only GW2 today with this issue. Even Fallout76 which is another game I play... wouldn't let me buy fallout 1st sub. Even though have before in the past. So no clue if this just a lot games being hit with stuff. But just reporting in as well that I cannot buy gems on NA server wise. Same exact issue here when trying to buy gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixV.9243 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I managed to buy gems at 11 am on Sunday. Wanted more so I tried in the evening and it wouldn't work, didn't work today either, keeps giving the "Unfortunately an error has occurred. Please try again later." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedragon.8953 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I'm having the same problem. I wanted to buy the Living World Season 2 since it is now on sale. I wish we could just purchase them online instead of the in game interface. Never found it so hard to give a company my money. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikuya.7056 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I am experiencing this issue as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdragon.9803 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Same issue here, and I cant "Log in" to submit a ticket under support, which is also weird. What do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inculpatus cedo.9234 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 @"Blackdragon.9803" said:Same issue here, and I cant "Log in" to submit a ticket under support, which is also weird. What do? You can use the 'anonymous' feature to create a ticket. You can also ask the CS Team to fix the log-in issue.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikuya.7056 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I received a reply from support on my ticket as to why I am unable to purchase gems."Your recent purchase attempts were caught in our payment processor’s general security checks. They are currently reviewing what’s preventing you from completing a purchase and we will send you an update as soon as this is complete. Although it’s typically much quicker, this process can take up to 12 hours." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray.3706 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I am also having problems. I am either getting "Unfortunately an error has occured" after attempting to purchase gems, or "This offer is currently not available, please try again later." which doesn't even let me try to buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDrac.5932 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Same issue here when a few hours ago I could buy them...No matter the gem amount, and tried with paypal and credit card, it's always:"Unfortunately an error has occurred. Please try again later!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkrine.8652 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Having the same issue. This seems to have been going on for years, how is this not fixed by now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daiu.9267 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Same problem here made ticket as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangePanda.2137 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I have the same problem.I tried buying gems maybe 5 or 6 times in the last 2 weeks and the game just wont let me do it. It just quickly flashes some red text after I accept the transaction which says "An error has occured, try again later". I tried lowering my firewall heck i even turnt it off completely, cleared the gw2 cache tried with several other credit cards and still nothing. And I highly doubt it that there is some kind of restriction from my bank because i made purchases bigger than cost of 8k gems.Any1 knows how fast the support team usually responds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hofch.5136 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 same trouble since today. yesterday was all ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangePanda.2137 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I really cant understand why cant they make an online store on gw2 site. It woud all be so much more easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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