We are going to Las Vegas next year and I have been reading about handing over your ID and credit card when checking in at your hotel- because I do not own a credit card , lucky me !!!!
Would a debit card be acceptable or do I not need any at all.
many thanks
mark
Yes a debit card should be acceptable, or a cash deposit. They will put a hold against a certain amount on your card to cover phone calls and anything you may charge to the room.
You would need to check with the hotel how much this hold would be and it should be released when you check out and settle your bill.
luci
You would need to check with the hotel how much this hold would be and it should be released when you check out and settle your bill.
luci
I have heard that the hold on your card can be as much as $500 in some instances. Make sure you ask. We booked the MGM in June with a debit card and chose not to have charging to the room enabled. They still put a hold on the card, but it wasn't much.
I do think you should consider getting yourself a credit card for this trip, even if you cut it up immediately afterwards. Using a credit card in the US is almost the norm and some Las Vegas hotels will actually ask for up to $2000 cash deposit if you are not swiping a cc at check-in.
The Nationwide credit card is best for overseas travel as you don't get them loading the exchange rate.
The Nationwide credit card is best for overseas travel as you don't get them loading the exchange rate.
I also agree that you should consider getting a c/card for the trip. Doesn't necessarily mean getting into debt, but as it has already been said it is the norm in the US, and I agree about the Nationwide card too.
You can pay the balance in full on your return and not pay any interest. And you can also cut it up if you don't want the temptation afterwards!
You can pay the balance in full on your return and not pay any interest. And you can also cut it up if you don't want the temptation afterwards!
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