UPDATE: This is not the big problem it appeared but rather a workflow / expectations / communication issue. After the message i complain about below from Amazon, came an automated message from kickstarter, with the instructions on how to re-try:
Your Pledge
Hi there –
Your $40.00 pledge to Guatemala’s Lost Photographs has been declined by your credit card provider. But don’t worry! This is a simple fix.
This error is usually caused by a recently expired, canceled, or maxed-out credit card.