schmoopie17 Posted October 11, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Just checked in for our upcoming cruise and NCL asked for a credit card for onboard expenses, as was expected. The card i used is the NCL credit card, which gives extra points for NCL expenses. I rarely use this card for anything else. I would prefer to not have to bring the card on our trip, since it's one less card to worry about. Does NCL require you to produce the physical card at any time, or is just having the card registered sufficient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted October 11, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 11, 2022 i have mixed experience with this. sometimes they needed the physical card and sometimes just having it registered was good enough i did had one annoying issue on my last cruise where my registered card information was somehow lost in the system and on debark day my account was flagged. guest services had to re-enter my credit card information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted October 11, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2022 In April and September we did not have to show the physical card at any point. I could see technical issues that @shof515experienced where you may want to have the card with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negn Posted October 11, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Didn’t ask for it in Sept. They did ask for passport and took another picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted October 11, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Most of the time they wanted to see my physical card. I would not risk it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngrund Posted October 13, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2022 OP, do you have a smartphone? -add the card to your digital wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie17 Posted October 13, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted October 13, 2022 14 hours ago, ngrund said: OP, do you have a smartphone? -add the card to your digital wallet I do...but being an old guy who isn't very tech-savvy, didn't know that was a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted October 13, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2022 i have always been asked to show the card when boarding. sometimes, i change the card from the one i registered to a different card. also, it's good to have at least once credit card with you to use when in different ports. some places take visa, some mastercard, etc. if you dont want a ship sponsored shore excursion ( we ususally hire a taxi for the day) they mostly all take credit cards, regardless of what card you choose to take with you "dont leave home without one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted October 13, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I had to call my bank once (I didn't tell them I was cruising ever before...but it became "a thing" on that particular sailing) so I was able to use the number on the back. Of course...if you have it digitally stored, it probably shows you their phone number anyway. Although most likely not necessary, I'd take it just because I'd feel more secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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