pre-paid visa or cash for onboard expenses

[Casino Comp Chick]

Instead of standing in line at guest services throw money into a slot machine and upload to your account. The system works both ways, downloads & uploads.

[luvtheships]

No I didn't mean to put my debit card on my account. I meant in a medical emergency etc.

I would never put my debit card on the account.

 

 

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In the ports too?

 

Really?

 

 

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[luvtheships]

No I didn't mean to put my debit card on my account. I meant in a medical emergency etc.

I would never put my debit card on the account.

 

 

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Why do so many people feel it's so safe to give others access to their personal checking accounts?

 

I travel with a credit card that has a $30,000

Line of credit

 

THAT is what I would use for a medical emergency

 

Plus all smart travelers have travel medical insurance that will reimburse them

 

Smh as to why anyone would ever pay for medical treatment with a debit card

 

 

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[luvtheships]

Instead of standing in line at guest services throw money into a slot machine and upload to your account. The system works both ways, downloads & uploads.

 

 

Unfortunately that requires entering the casino and spending at minimum 5 minutes there especially if one isn't familiar with the casino and would need assistance with this method

 

A 15 second walk thru is the maximum exposure to the casino smoke I can deal with

 

 

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[Cyclops32]

I would like to hear the reason people like to use cash.

 

To me using cash had so many disadvantages. I only carry enough cash to tip and that's it and even tips I like to keep on credit cards. I either can miles, points or cash back. If lost, stolen or have fraudulent transactions I lose nothing.

 

If I lose cash, it get stolen or the like I am out. I don't get any of the extras either and lastly I lose interest on the cash that can sit in an interest account until credit card bill is do.

 

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[Clay Clayton]

Instead of standing in line at guest services throw money into a slot machine and upload to your account. The system works both ways, downloads & uploads.

 

 

Hey CCC, can you check in over at the 4/18/17 roll call-we got new cruisers who want to be on the M&G list.

Thanks

[luvtheships]

I would like to hear the reason people like to use cash.

 

To me using cash had so many disadvantages. I only carry enough cash to tip and that's it and even tips I like to keep on credit cards. I either can miles, points or cash back. If lost, stolen or have fraudulent transactions I lose nothing.

 

If I lose cash, it get stolen or the like I am out. I don't get any of the extras either and lastly I lose interest on the cash that can sit in an interest account until credit card bill is do.

 

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They are in cash businesses is my take on it

 

It's a way to use the cash up

 

 

 

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[toras]

Sorry, wrong thread - content deleted.

[hawk/hornfan]

I also don't understand the need to only use cash. I have a MC and a Visa with about $35,000 credit line. Pay off bill each month. Due to points earned I have garnered hotel stays, airfare tickets and gift cards. Paying in cash for big purchases gets me nothing. Now while port I always use cash with locals.

[13point1]

I also don't understand the need to only use cash. I have a MC and a Visa with about $35,000 credit line. Pay off bill each month. Due to points earned I have garnered hotel stays, airfare tickets and gift cards. Paying in cash for big purchases gets me nothing. Now while port I always use cash with locals.

 

I would like to hear the reason people like to use cash.

 

To me using cash had so many disadvantages. I only carry enough cash to tip and that's it and even tips I like to keep on credit cards. I either can miles, points or cash back. If lost, stolen or have fraudulent transactions I lose nothing.

 

If I lose cash, it get stolen or the like I am out. I don't get any of the extras either and lastly I lose interest on the cash that can sit in an interest account until credit card bill is do.

 

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Just curious, if you are OK with how you handle your finances, why do you care how others handles theirs??

[hawk/hornfan]

because they posted the thread asking for feedback, duh.

 

Don't want feedback don't post the question!

[JoLoca2208]

Pretty sure if you pay your account off and a late charge comes up (mini bar or missing towel, etc) they will send you a bill that you are equally on the hook for as you would be if a credit card was used. In fact, possibly worse if it pops up before you leave the ship. Have heard of them detaining people with an outstanding balance when they try to leave the ship. I prefer using a cc, can always dispute the charge after the fact if need be.

 

 

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True if you are using mini bar or lose your towel. But you would know if you did or didn't while closing your account on disembarkation. I barely spend anything on board. I usually book cruises with drink package included or pre-paying them beforehand. Same for daily service charges. While onboard I use free facilities and only ocassionally would buy something in the shop, but then I make sure I have enough cash. I don't spend money on spa etc.

I've used my credit card once for OBC and was hit with $12 post cruise charge for a couple of cans of coke from mini bar. The thing is mini bar was emptied by a cabin steward at embarkation upon our request, so not sure where I took those cans from :confused: Anyway, I live in Europe and calling Miami disputing some post cruise charges will probably cost me more.