Using a Rebate card for OBC? Can it be done

[tumblew467]

Hi,

I have searched the threads and did not see an answer.

I got new phones several months ago. Verizon sent us $100 on a rebate card. My husband has one from comcast for $200.(both have visa logo on them)

It can be used as credit or debit per the paperwork that it came with. no ATM use. I wanted to know if anyone has used these kind of cards to put toward OBC. And how do you go about doing it. It would be nice to have the $300 for obc if it can be done.

Thanks

[candygirl27540]

I would think they are just like a credit card. Log on or call NCL and purchase OBC using the cards for the purchase. Should be easy.

[Demonyte]

Try purchasing OBC from MyNCL, you'll find out firsthand.

[tumblew467]

Thanks I just saw the obc you can purchase online. that is 1 option. I was wondering if when you board if it can be done as well.

[ColinIllinois]

You can use them to pre-purchase but you cannot use pre-paid Visa cards/gifts cards onboard. Something to do with how the cruise lines put holds on credit cards.

[tumblew467]

You can use them to pre-purchase but you cannot use pre-paid Visa cards/gifts cards onboard. Something to do with how the cruise lines put holds on credit cards.

 

Thanks you colinIllinois.

I will pre purchase.

ok, one other question .Now if for some chance the obc isn't all used up--do you lose it.

[Demonyte]

No, you'll get a refund check mailed to you but that usually takes weeks or even few months.

[tumblew467]

No, you'll get a refund check mailed to you but that usually takes weeks or even few months.

 

ok -great, thanks to all for the responses

[garycarla]

Hi,

I have searched the threads and did not see an answer.

I got new phones several months ago. Verizon sent us $100 on a rebate card. My husband has one from comcast for $200.(both have visa logo on them)

It can be used as credit or debit per the paperwork that it came with. no ATM use. I wanted to know if anyone has used these kind of cards to put toward OBC. And how do you go about doing it. It would be nice to have the $300 for obc if it can be done.

Thanks

 

Those rebate cards are like prepaid visa/mastercards. And, they can not be used onboard.

 

Use them at the grocery store, gas station, walmart instead.

 

You MIGHT be able to use for prepayment. Call and try.

[ColinIllinois]

Those rebate cards are like prepaid visa/mastercards. And, they can not be used onboard.

 

Use them at the grocery store, gas station, walmart instead.

 

You MIGHT be able to use for prepayment. Call and try.

 

 

Actually GC you usually can't use them at gas stations either.

Edited March 14, 2015 by ColinIllinois