joeangel Posted October 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Just called AARP, E gift cards not available. If I purchased today, how long does it usually take to receive via Mail or UPS? We are sailing on 10/21/2018 Thanks to all who respond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyone Posted October 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I've had them anywhere from 4 days to 2 weeks. I received mine in ten days from USPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted October 1, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2018 About a week. If you order $500 they come UPS and you have to sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricew001 Posted October 1, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I got several in the last month, from $100 to $500. I think you'll have them in time. Mine were pretty fast! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted October 1, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2018 US mail, 7-10 business days. UPS for $500. 3-5 business days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted October 1, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2018 You have time now probably to get them before your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becker80 Posted October 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I ordered cards 3 times in the past month and each time they came in 3-5 business days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted October 1, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I ordered 4 $100 cards and 3 $100 cards on the same day in April 2017. I did that to get around the 5 card per day limit. I needed more than the limit, and I didn't want to take the chance that they would run out before I could get more. I haven't done that since. Both envelopes arrived a week later by USPS. I didn't have to sign for them. Each envelope also came with a code for 1,000 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niciediva007 Posted October 1, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I can’t seem to find be link on the aarp website that allows one to learn about these cards. Is this something we have to call to inquire about? What’s the deal? Anybody have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canes20 Posted October 1, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2018 What is the discount with AARP and where do you find the info to purchase the cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted October 1, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2018 On the AARP website look for Rewards for Good. There's a complete explanation there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted October 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Last time it took a week for me. I just ordered some on Friday so we’ll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missallyn Posted October 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted October 2, 2018 My $500 card arrived via USPS in 5 days from ordering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdh rules Posted October 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 2, 2018 What is the discount with AARP and where do you find the info to purchase the cards? It’s a savings of 10%. I just bought a $500 gift card for $450 with 5000 points I earned from taking quizzes on rewards for good on the AARP website. Once you earn your points, click on gift cards tab or purchase and look for Carnival. It came in 3 business days by UPS but you have to sign for it. I called UPS and had them send it to their holding location since we were at work when they came 3 times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niciediva007 Posted October 2, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 2, 2018 On the AARP website look for Rewards for Good. There's a complete explanation there. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niciediva007 Posted October 2, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 2, 2018 It’s a savings of 10%. I just bought a $500 gift card for $450 with 5000 points I earned from taking quizzes on rewards for good on the AARP website. Once you earn your points, click on gift cards tab or purchase and look for Carnival. It came in 3 business days by UPS but you have to sign for it. I called UPS and had them send it to their holding location since we were at work when they came 3 times! This helped a lot! This is an awesome deal. Wish I had known about this before I paid for my cruise and excursions! Could have saved $500!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted October 2, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 2, 2018 This helped a lot! This is an awesome deal. Wish I had known about this before I paid for my cruise and excursions! Could have saved $500!! Yes it's a very nice deal, takes very little time or effort, and the gift cards can be used to pay for the cruise, pre-cruising expenses through Carnival such as excursions, Cheers, Fun Shops, and can be applied to your S&S account. In my income category ten per cent is a lot of savings. Happy sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niciediva007 Posted October 2, 2018 #18 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Yes it's a very nice deal, takes very little time or effort, and the gift cards can be used to pay for the cruise, pre-cruising expenses through Carnival such as excursions, Cheers, Fun Shops, and can be applied to your S&S account. In my income category ten per cent is a lot of savings. Happy sailing. I’ve budgeted that I will probably still spend another $1200 or more on the ship between gratuity, fun shops, the spa, the bar, and the casino. That’s $120 saved right there so I hope they don’t run out before I get a chance to set back my spending money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdh rules Posted October 2, 2018 #19 Share Posted October 2, 2018 This helped a lot! This is an awesome deal. Wish I had known about this before I paid for my cruise and excursions! Could have saved $500!! You’re welcome! This is my 1st time using it and I’ve done 7 cruises. I saw AARP mentioned on here before but always thought they were talking about the membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djptcp Posted October 2, 2018 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Ordered two and they arrived within a week. Have to sign for them - UPS. You should have plenty of time to order now for your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamesacruisin Posted October 2, 2018 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I called my TA today and put the $500 card I had bought last month for $450 (plus .59 shipping fee) towards our next cruise. Asked him if there was any limit on how many I could use and he said "no". I've just ordered 3 more $500 cards and 1 $100 card, enough to pay off the balance of our cruise. At 10% off, it's a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbjl24 Posted October 2, 2018 #22 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Just ordered a $500 card tonight. Will update when I receive it. We sail 10/18 and pretty confident it should be here in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niciediva007 Posted October 3, 2018 #23 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I’ll be ordering mine this weekend. At least $1000 but maybe a little more like $1200. I wonder...how do they work once on board! I will use about $250 in fun shops, but the rest will be for things like photos, spa, casino, drinks on ship, hub app, and half moon cay drinks, etc. How do I apply these cards to my sign and sail card? There are five in my party and we will all need to have access to the same funds (with my kids on $50 spending limits). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1metfan Posted October 3, 2018 #24 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Don't know about the five card limit. I ordered 7 $500 cards about 10 days ago. They shipped all together via UPS. Received them last Friday and paid off my cruise with them Saturday. They were a great deal saving me $350 off my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustD619 Posted October 3, 2018 #25 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Here is my very recent experience for GC's shipped to SoCal... ORDER #1 9/23/18 ordered $500 GC's at 9:24pm PST 9/26/18 order was processed and shipped UPS Ground, signature required 10/2/18 order delivered (today) ORDER #2 9/26/18 ordered $500 GC at 12:06pm PST 10/1/18 order was processed and shipped UPS Ground, signature required 10/5/18 order "scheduled" for delivery Processing = 2-3 business days Shipping = 3-4 business days I think it all depends on 1) the value of GC's you order, 2) how long they take to process the order and 3) how far away you are from OH... for 10/21/18 you should be fine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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