ITunes says my security code is invalid but isn't

I'm trying to buy something from both iTunes and then App Store. Both say that my security code on my debit card is invalid but I've made sure it's not. I've made sure I have input my card number, exp. date, and card type correctly. I've read that this has happened to people but I need a fast solution! I must download Pages!

Credit card security code or postcode issues.
To be able to download free apps without a recognised method of payment or gift card.
Open iTunes and navigate to the app store. Select a free app to download. A simple way to do this is to scroll down to the top free apps box on the right hand side, hover your mouse over the first item and click on the free button that appears when you hover over it.
A pop up will open asking you to sign in with your Apple ID click "create new account", click continue to create your account. Check the box to accept the store terms and conditions and click continue.
Enter your email address, password, security question, and date of birth, click continue. Now, you will be asked to provide a payment method. Note now that the last option says "none".

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    Pease dont' waste your time with that useless article. Carolyn has been warned many times before to stop posting that and waisting people's time.
    This error is a little generic at times and there are a few things that could be happening here. Please put in a ticket here for an advisor to check into details:
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    http://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html
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