Room safes

[fanofseas]

We are going on the victory in oct and I heard that the room safe can be opened by any card that has a magnetic strip. If this is so just how safe is the safe:rolleyes:

[JeepLadyLtd]

To open the safe you chose 1 credit card, the card you chose is the only card that will open the safe. We were on the Legend last April and I used my Nordstrom's card and carried it with me at all times and the only way my husband could get into the safe is if I gave him that card. You can't use multiple cards. I hope this answers your question.

[kapcruiser]

Can you use an old gift card with a magnetic strip?

[Bunkie103]

I used one of those supermarket cards we in the northeast have to get all the "great" bargains at the local supermarkets. I hid it in the room in a prearranged spot so either my DH or I could get into the safe if we wanted. We had no problem at all. :cool:

[sea_u_onboard]

I wonder if you have two cards - like the supermarket type - that have the same account number if they would work. That way you could both have one. I like the idea of placing the generic card somewhere in the cabin - but what if someone figures that out?

[kapcruiser]

That is a good thought about using the supermarket card that both my husband and I have with the same account number. I wonder if anyone ever tried that. My husband would never hide a card in the room because there are 5 of us and who know who moves things around accidentally.

[BottledRed]

Although you have the same account number (on the supermarket card), the supermarket cards have embedded numbers in their strip which differentiate them. (card 1, card 2...yes, I worked IT for a grocery chain)

 

 

So...it depends on how the safe works. If the safe is looking for an identical card to swipe, only the original supermarket card would open the safe.

We used to track which card was being used for each account to track shopping patterns.

[Bunkie103]

Someone I knew tried the two different supermarket cards and they did not work. Just as they tell you on the instructions "the same card" must be used.

Since there are only two of us I didn't have to worry about anyone moving the card. I pick places where it is least likely to put valuables to do my hiding and in two cruises we have never had a problem. :D

[bigd332]

Is this the same system on all the Carnival ships? We will be on the Triumph in Oct.

[ChardonnayKJ]

Do not use the sign and sail card as it will de-magnetise(sp) the card and you will not be able to enter your room. Learned the hard way. Use any credit card as the magnetic strip is meant to last longer than the 7 days of the cruise.

[SallyMay]

Not all Carnival ships have this type of safe. We were on the Holiday and it has a safe that you have to put in a 4 number code. Not sure about the Triumph.

[cruzindad]

We were on the Triumph in 2002 and it had the credit card type of safe.

[kapcruiser]

I think I am going to use a gift that has no money on it. I think that will work.

[glrounds]

I used my library card ! ! :confused:

 

I know, I know......what a geek ! ! :D :D

 

[fanofseas]

Thanks everybody for all the replies. I feel a lot better about leaving things in the safe. Nothing sucks like losing your cash or cc while your on vacation.

[MrPete]

I would recommend using any card OTHER than a credit card, so if you lose it carrying it around loose, you don't risk fraud.

 

I usually use my HMO card or prescription drug card.

[Lefty1]

does anyone know if the miracle has a safe that u put in the four numbers - i hate to use a card

[MrPete]

The Miracle is CARD only.

[Lefty1]

I am confused with the card - do they give u a card - reading some of the replys i am confused -

[MrPete]

They only give you a card to your room. You must use your own card for the safe.

[bigd332]

We have a collction of old key cards from RCCL or DCL, think these would work or not?

[sledman]

Does the Sensation have the card type safe or the 4 digit number type?

[tngirl1979]

Would anyone know about the Elation?

[BottledRed]

I would recommend using any card OTHER than a credit card, so if you lose it carrying it around loose, you don't risk fraud.

 

I usually use my HMO card or prescription drug card.

Whoah! Your HMO card doesn't have any of your SSN on it? Both mine do.

 

I'd choose something funny and innocent...my AMC Moviewatcher card :D