Tidal in india?

[OM_2K19]

I was trying to register a new id for a buddy of mine, but it looks like Tidal is no longer accepting Indian Cards. Anyone else facing a similar issue?

Okay, so it looks like Indian cards are no longer working with Tidal (tried with HDFC/Citi). As per their support, they are not blocking anything and suspecting it could be the banks. However, Paypal still seems to be working but not available in all regions.

That said finally ended up subscribing to the Serbia region via Paypal, considering the Inventory/Price. It's 8€ for the HiFi tier, and inventory is as good as the UK.

 

[ssf]

Yes. Tried Turkey with 2 cards. No go.

 

[wackywanderer2011]

Tidal was charging 19.99$ per month so I did not opt for it ..is Tidal better then Apple Music ??
In terms of future roadmap and knowing that since Apple Music has hi-ress lossless audio it just might kill tidal

 

[insane79]

Okay, so it looks like Indian cards are no longer working with Tidal (tried with HDFC/Citi). As per their support, they are not blocking anything and suspecting it could be the banks. However, Paypal still seems to be working but not available in all regions.

That said finally ended up subscribing to the Serbia region via Paypal, considering the Inventory/Price. It's 8€ for the HiFi tier, and inventory is as good as the UK.

Weird, i m on Tidal Turkey since 4 months now & luckily i m charged every month, hope they don't stop it for me.
Enjoying the music for the price, real VFM if you ask me.

 

[jarneevan]

Yes. Tried Turkey with 2 cards. No go.

It's probably due to the new guidelines that RBI is pushing for recurring payments on Credit cards. Banks need to have infrastructure in place to obtain approval from customer before every recurring charge. I don't know if it's only for domestic transactions.

 

[jarneevan]

Weird, i m on Tidal Turkey since 4 months now & luckily i m charged every month, hope they don't stop it for me.
Enjoying the music for the price, real VFM if you ask me.

Same here. My CC is getting charged for Tidal, Turkey every month. But I am worried that it may stop soon once new RBI guideline on recurring charges comes into effect.

 

[ssf]

I have a monthly Tidal US plan which is not recurring. It had expired and I renewed it without any issues. I think this issue is for new connections only.

 

[OM_2K19]

Enjoying the music for the price, real VFM if you ask me.

You bet... Let's see how long this arrangement (Paypal) works.

 

[OM_2K19]

The proposed Auto-Debit Policy, mandated by RBI.

Auto-debit of credit card: RBI extends timeline and an alternative option to it

RBI has decided to extend the timeline for additional factor authentication on recurring payments using the cards till September 30, 2021. The alternative options to auto-debit on card are transacting through BillDesk or Bharat Bill Payment System.

www.moneycontrol.com

 

[ssf]

@OM_2K19

Where is the Paypal option ? I can't seem to find it.

 

[insane79]

The proposed Auto-Debit Policy, mandated by RBI.

Auto-debit of credit card: RBI extends timeline and an alternative option to it

RBI has decided to extend the timeline for additional factor authentication on recurring payments using the cards till September 30, 2021. The alternative options to auto-debit on card are transacting through BillDesk or Bharat Bill Payment System.

www.moneycontrol.com

In the article it says payment Rs 5000/- & above, hope it remains like this as Tidal Turkey barely charges approx Rs 180/-
Hope that doesn't fall in these guidelines, fingers crossed.

Cheers.

 

[insane79]

@OM_2K19

Where is the Paypal option ? I can't seem to find it.

It is no more for new subscribers, if you had an earlier Turkey Tidal sub then it shows the Paypal option.

 

[OM_2K19]

@OM_2K19

Where is the Paypal option ? I can't seem to find it.

Which location are you trying? Paypal is no longer supported in Turkey.

 

[ssf]

Which location are you trying? Paypal is no longer supported in Turkey.

I was trying Turkey. Any other location where the option is still open ?

 

[OM_2K19]

I was trying Turkey. Any other location where the option is still open ?

Hungary/Serbia (tested works with Paypal India Account)... 8 Euro for HiFi tier...

 

[jarneevan]

If nothing else works with Indian CC then the next best option would be to ask your close friends or family members abroad to use thier cards to subscribe for you. Thats how my Qobuz US subscription is setup.

Desperate times need desperate measures .

 

[manav24]

You can apply for a forex card online through your bank, I have one with hdfc, you do not need a visa but a passport only and it should work with all websites accepting USD payments. Also it can save you some money if you regularly do forex txns.

 

[OM_2K19]

You can apply for a forex card online through your bank, I have one with hdfc, you do not need a visa but a passport only and it should work with all websites accepting USD payments. Also it can save you some money if you regularly do forex txns.

I did try that (ICICI/AXIS), but no luck there as well.

 

[manav24]

I did try that (ICICI/AXIS), but no luck there as well.

do those card need otp to process payments? may be try Tidal Argentina.

 

[OM_2K19]

do those card need otp to process payments? may be try Tidal Argentina.

Forex cards do ask for OTP, but they don't work with Indian Ip. As of now, for new subscriptions, Indian cards are no longer seem to be working.