On board credit spending order

If I have OBC from 3 different sources (TA, CCL stock and self bought) in what order will this be applied to our purchases?

If I have OBC from 3 different sources (TA, CCL stock and self bought) in what order will this be applied to our purchases?

When I have asked, I have always been told that the non refundable OBC is used first (ie CCL stock).

I can't recall if TA OBC is refunable or not. I think it is, but I don't want to lead you astray.

Self bought OBC is totally refundable and will be the last one applied.

I had a bit left over last cruise (not much but a bit) and it was refunded. I had CCL, HAL OBC (both which are non refundable) and self bought OBC, so obviously my self bought was applied last.

If I have OBC from 3 different sources (TA, CCL stock and self bought) in what order will this be applied to our purchases?

When I have asked, I have always been told that the non refundable OBC is used first (ie CCL stock).

 

I can't recall if TA OBC is refunable or not. I think it is, but I don't want to lead you astray.

 

Self bought OBC is totally refundable and will be the last one applied.

 

I had a bit left over last cruise (not much but a bit) and it was refunded. I had CCL, HAL OBC (both which are non refundable) and self bought OBC, so obviously my self bought was applied last.

TA credit could fall into either category. Some TA credit is a "pass thru" from HAL, like group amenities, and some is purchased. That which the TA purchased would be refundable, "pass thru" would not be.

We work with a big box store TA and the SBC we have gotten from them has been refundable.

Thanks for replies. Would I be able to tell them to use up the big box OBC and CCL stock OBC first. For the first time ever I'd like to walk off the ship with a credit balance. :D

Last I heard (a couple of years ago) is that the onboard systems didn't (yet) track restrictions or

types, so all OBC became unrestricted and refundable once aboard.

YMMV YMMV YMMV

Last I heard (a couple of years ago) is that the onboard systems didn't (yet) track restrictions or

types, so all OBC became unrestricted and refundable once aboard.

 

YMMV YMMV YMMV

On our cruise last March I lost some of my OBC (from HAL) as I did not use it all. No refunds at all for us.

Last I heard (a couple of years ago) is that the onboard systems didn't (yet) track restrictions or

types, so all OBC became unrestricted and refundable once aboard.

 

YMMV YMMV YMMV

The last two cruises I was on the top entry on my bill was Promo Credit, with the amount of HAL/CCL credit. The next line was purchased TA/Self credit. On one cruise a supervisor was called to check and make sure that my spending exceeded the promo credit amount.

I will have some non refundable on board credit with having pre paid Gratuities I might not spend it all, Is there a way to up my tips with that money as oppose to a 'gift" to carnival Corp?

I will have some non refundable on board credit with having pre paid Gratuities I might not spend it all, Is there a way to up my tips with that money as oppose to a 'gift" to carnival Corp?

Well, since you can "up" your tips at Customer Service as well as drop them...

On one cruise we had a lot of HAL shipboard credit. Couldn't use it all -- but did give it a good try by buying some nice bottles of wine at dinner.

Just a thought. Don't know if anyone has ever tried this.

Buy the $250 Beverage Cards. If you don't use them up, I know that what is left on them will be refunded to your credit card.

Just a thought. Don't know if anyone has ever tried this.

Buy the $250 Beverage Cards. If you don't use them up, I know that what is left on them will be refunded to your credit card.

That is what I always do!

Thanks was not sure if the stock credit can be used for tips or not The goal is to spend it or give to a deserving person

Thanks was not sure if the stock credit can be used for tips or not The goal is to spend it or give to a deserving person

No problem. They say you can't but HAL just doesn't have the accounting ability.

so your OBC is posted and then they just deduct ;)

That is what I always do!

That is good to know.

The last two cruises I was on the top entry on my bill was Promo Credit, with the amount of HAL/CCL credit. The next line was purchased TA/Self credit. On one cruise a supervisor was called to check and make sure that my spending exceeded the promo credit amount.

Agree. I'm currently on the Prinsendam and also have a large amount of OBC, from the TA and from HAL. One can check their account through the online Navigator. The HAL OBC has a notation that it cannot be cashed in, or used in the casino. The TA OBC does not have that same notation.