Many online stores in the U.S. offer amazing deals, exclusive brands, or products that just aren’t available anywhere else. But for international shoppers, a common frustration arises:
❌ “This store doesn’t accept my card.”
❌ “They won’t ship to my country.”
❌ “My payment keeps getting declined.
If you’ve faced this before, you’re not alone — and we’re working on a solution.
Why Some US Stores Don’t Accept International Cards
Some retailers only accept U.S.-issued debit or credit cards. Reasons can include:
- Fraud protection policies
- Limited payment processor setting
- Shipping address verification (AVS) mismatch
- Store preferences for domestic customers
This makes it difficult for international shoppers to buy even if they have the funds ready.
PostFromUS Is Exploring an Assisted Purchase Service
At PostFromUS, we already provide parcel forwarding so you can shop from the U.S. and ship worldwide — but we’re exploring a new service: Assisted Purchase (aka Shopping Assistance or Personal Shopper service).
Here’s how it would work:
1. You Choose the Items
You send us the links, sizes, colors, and quantity of what you want to buy from any U.S. online store.
2. We Purchase It on Your Behalf
We use our U.S.-based payment methods to make the purchase for you — no declined cards, no payment issues.
3. We Ship It to You
Once the package arrives at our U.S. warehouse, we forward it to your international address. You can even consolidate multiple orders into one shipment to save on costs.
Why this matters for international shoppers:
- Access U.S.-exclusive deals & products
- Shop from stores that don’t accept non-U.S. credit cards
- Avoid payment gateway errors and blocked transactions
- Combine shopping & shipping in one smooth service
Help Us Decide: Would You Use This Service?
We’re currently assessing demand — and your input matters. If you’d love to see this feature added to PostFromUS, let us know by filling out this short form:
By adding your name, you’ll help shape the future of our services — and you’ll be the first to know if and when we launch this feature.