Tug10 Posted December 17, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I am due to sail on the Queen Victoria this Saturday ( getting very excited now) and although I don't want to wish my cruise away, I was just thinking about settling my on board account towards the end of my travels. I know you can settle in US dollars but I was wondering if anyone knows if I can settle the account in cash using Euros or English pounds? I prefer to settle up in cash rather than pay off the pre-registered credit card. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted December 17, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I am due to sail on the Queen Victoria this Saturday ( getting very excited now) and although I don't want to wish my cruise away, I was just thinking about settling my on board account towards the end of my travels. I know you can settle in US dollars but I was wondering if anyone knows if I can settle the account in cash using Euros or English pounds? I prefer to settle up in cash rather than pay off the pre-registered credit card. Thanks You can, but the currency will be converted at a poor (?) on board rate into US Dollars so you would be better advised to take dollars with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted December 17, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What's your objection to using a credit card or debit card as opposed to cash ? It's got to be by far the easiest and most convenient method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulista1950 Posted December 17, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What's your objection to using a credit card or debit card as opposed to cash ? It's got to be by far the easiest and most convenient method. and why does it matter the currency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted December 17, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 17, 2013 From https://ask.cunard.com How do I settle my on board account? At the start of your voyage, you will be asked to register a credit card. The balance of your account at the end of your voyage will automatically be charged to this card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Visa/Mastercard Debit, American Express, and Diners Card. If you prefer to pay with cash, please speak to the purser after embarkation. We cannot accept cheques, travellers cheques, Switch / Maestro cards, Corporate cards, Solo, Visa Electron or prepaid credit cards. Which currency is used on board? Your on board account will be charged in US$. Should you wish for this to be converted into UK Sterling, please notify reception on board. A 3% conversion charge will be applied to your account if you wish your on board account to be displayed in sterling. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted December 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What's your objection to using a credit card or debit card as opposed to cash ? It's got to be by far the easiest and most convenient method. And it will usually get you the best exchange rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laktex Posted December 18, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I prefer to settle up in cash rather than pay off the pre-registered credit card. Thanks Check your Credit Card - some have excellent rates of exchange, better than converting cash. Halifax Clarity is my favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2irisheyes Posted December 18, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Cunard and other cruiselines will give you a poor exchange rate. Although they can convert your account into sterling when charging it to a card, I am not sure if they would be interested in accepting cash sterling as they do not deal in sterling. The exchange rates used by mastercard/visa are the bulk rates so always better than available on the high street even for the best places in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker7 Posted December 22, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I was going to pay my account in £'s cash but it worked out more expensive than paying cc or $. Purser advised against it due to extra costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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