benchmarklearning Posted November 12, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I should know the answer to this, but don't. If I need cash on the ship (for ports, etc.) can I write a check to HAL and cash at the front desk? Thanks in advance for any answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsulin Posted November 12, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2009 You can cash a Traveller's Check, but not a personal check. BTW - love those San Juans! (Also from CO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine91 Posted November 13, 2009 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2009 You could also use any ATM on your bank's network - PLUS, Star, Cirrus, etc. Just make sure your PIN code is compatible overseas (ask your bank). Yes, you might pay fees, depending on your banking arrangements, but you might also have to pay a fee to buy those traveller's checks. We figure those couple of dollars are just part of the cost of cruising & are a whole lot safer than carrying cash. Also, when travelling in a foreign country, local ATMs dispense local currency. HAL will only give you US $$ for your traveller's check. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucory Posted November 15, 2009 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2009 You can also ask for a cash advance on your on board account which attracts a 3% commision, or pull it out in the casino with no commision. :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeynose Posted November 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2009 You could also use any ATM on your bank's network - PLUS, Star, Cirrus, etc. Just make sure your PIN code is compatible overseas (ask your bank). Yes, you might pay fees, depending on your banking arrangements, but you might also have to pay a fee to buy those traveller's checks. We are very lucky. Our bank does not charge us for Traveler's Checks. That is why I never carry much cash and always use the TC. I do carry enough cash to cover room service tips and any other tips along the way to the airport and hotel.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted November 15, 2009 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2009 You can also ask for a cash advance on your on board account which attracts a 3% commision, or pull it out in the casino with no commision. :D:D:D I'm pretty sure that you pay the 3% in the casino for cash too. Otherwise, everybody would go there instead of the front desk. I suppose you could put money into a slot machine, play a little, and then cash out, but that would still cost something. Less than the 3%, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jena1 Posted November 16, 2009 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2009 You could also use any ATM on your bank's network - PLUS, Star, Cirrus, etc. Just make sure your PIN code is compatible overseas (ask your bank). Yes, you might pay fees, depending on your banking arrangements, but you might also have to pay a fee to buy those traveller's checks. We are very lucky. Our bank does not charge us for Traveler's Checks. That is why I never carry much cash and always use the TC. I do carry enough cash to cover room service tips and any other tips along the way to the airport and hotel.:) We also use Traveler's checks. We carry maybe $100-200 in small denominations for tips, small souvenirs, etc. and when we run out we cash traveler's check at the pursers office. It is the safest way to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangoscots Posted November 16, 2009 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I always carry Traveler's checks ... and if I don't spend them they can pay down my account at the end. Susan (also SW Colorado) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted November 16, 2009 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm pretty sure that you pay the 3% in the casino for cash too. Otherwise, everybody would go there instead of the front desk. I suppose you could put money into a slot machine, play a little, and then cash out, but that would still cost something. Less than the 3%, I guess. Please ignore everything in red. I don't know WHAT I was thinking when I said that!! :o:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare iamaqt2 Posted November 16, 2009 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I suppose you could put money into a slot machine, play a little, and then cash out, but that would still cost something. Less than the 3%, I guess. But I was planning on doing this anyway:D Hopefully I lose less than 3%:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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