Glitch Hits Visa Users with $23 Quadrillion Charge

[cigaretteman]

Glitch hits Visa users with more than $23 quadrillion charge - CNN.com

[matmann22]

Who the heck codes their IT systems to handle Quadrillion dollar amounts ?

Better yet, who waits around 2 hours onhold ?

I'm glad my computer programming screwups dont make CNN...

[tim_redd]

Finally, a bank representative told him that the $23 quadrillion charge -- and the $15 overdraft fee -- would be stricken from his account.

haha

[Irresponsible]

The government used a VISA card to pay for the stimulus? At least they will get some free flights.

[DaddyMac]

But does he get to keep the points?

[Flag Guy]

But does he get to keep the points?

Actually, you generally do now

[jbhtexas]

Cigarette taxes??

[Flag Guy]

Cigarette taxes??

Thats one way to get people to quit smoking...