cutiepiefred Posted August 12, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2015 my question is this: am I able to use those visa/mastercard giftcards to put on my sign and sail account? my hubby gets them instead of cash for part of his bonus from work and we have over 1000 dollars in them right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted August 12, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Yes, just go to Guest Services or load them at one of the kiosks after you board the ship. Let me edit this a bit. I'm not sure if you can use the gift cards that don't have his name on them. I'm sure someone else will chime in, but if not just deposit them into your bank account and take the cash with you. In fact I would probably do that anyway just to avoid the hassle of doing anything on embarkation day. Edited August 12, 2015 by okgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitality08 Posted August 12, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2015 my question is this: am I able to use those visa/mastercard giftcards to put on my sign and sail account? my hubby gets them instead of cash for part of his bonus from work and we have over 1000 dollars in them right now I think I've read no but I can't say for sure where. You may be able to use the gift cards to purchase cruise cash or a carnival gift card and that would be a way to use the gift cards for your on board account in a round about way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiepiefred Posted August 12, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted August 12, 2015 thats what im afraid of, we cant get the cash off of them, they are those prepaid visa cards. ill try and call my pvp today and see what they say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted August 12, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Can you pay your cruise off with them instead? Or is that already paid for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiepiefred Posted August 12, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Can you pay your cruise off with them instead? Or is that already paid for? we already paid off our cruise in July. I put that we are using cash for our sas account, thinking we could just add those prepaid cards on like cash, but im not sure thats possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 12, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Only if his name on them. Probably better to buy gift cards at your local market and use those to fund your account. This way there will be no doubt if they can be used. Edited August 12, 2015 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7upp Posted August 12, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Idea...use the cards at the grocery store each week (I'm sure you eat). Then move grocery budget to cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiepiefred Posted August 12, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted August 12, 2015 these are ones that you can buy at the store. its the visa prepaid debit/credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadan1 Posted August 12, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 12, 2015 If the cards have his name on them, you can use them to purchase Carnival gift cards online and then apply those to your sign and sail. I've done that when I've received the Visa/MC gift cards. Once on board, take the carnival cards (I usually just do electronic cards and print out the emails) to the kiosks or guest services to load. Keep an eye on your balance. If you don't think you'll spend it all, go to the casino, transfer your balance to your casino account, play the slots a few times and then cash out. Keep in mind that Visa/MC gift cards generally can not be redeemed for cash (prepaid cards can; there is a difference between the 2). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarmat1 Posted August 12, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'm confused by these answers. If these are just the Visa/MC gift cards you get in a store, why wouldn't she be able to use them anywhere that Visa/MC is taken? Does Carnival specifically exclude these for some reason? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops, Esq. Posted August 12, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Could you use them to buy Carnival Gift Cards at your local grocery store (Kroger or Tom Thumb have them here)? That way, you convert them to a medium that you know can be used on board. And, as an added bonus, you get gas points for your purchase at the grocery store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 12, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'm confused by these answers. If these are just the Visa/MC gift cards you get in a store, why wouldn't she be able to use them anywhere that Visa/MC is taken? Does Carnival specifically exclude these for some reason? :confused: Many places will not accept cards without your name on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilgr Posted August 12, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2015 They will accept them on board (even without a name on them) those that say they won't, don't know what they are talking about, I just did it 2 weeks ago, $1200 worth. Having said that, they can be a PITA. I had to go back down to GS 3 times during the cruise to get them reactivated because they would deactivate and my S&S would be overdrawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarmat1 Posted August 12, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Many places will not accept cards without your name on them. Is Carnival one of them or are people just guessing? I have never had any problem spending those type of gift cards anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 12, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Is Carnival one of them or are people just guessing? I have never had any problem spending those type of gift cards anywhere. It's been reported on here that they won't accept them. Edited August 12, 2015 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilgr Posted August 12, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Someone should let Carnival know that CC says they won't accept the visa/MC gift cards so they will stop doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiepiefred Posted August 12, 2015 Author #18 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'm confused by these answers. If these are just the Visa/MC gift cards you get in a store, why wouldn't she be able to use them anywhere that Visa/MC is taken? Does Carnival specifically exclude these for some reason? :confused: so am I. i just want to know if i can use them like cash, as a lot of people now a days are using them instead of using bank accounts do to fraud. i only shop online with them. I dont want to get to the port with no creditr card and not be able to use the cards which are basic prepaid credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiepiefred Posted August 12, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted August 12, 2015 They will accept them on board (even without a name on them) those that say they won't, don't know what they are talking about, I just did it 2 weeks ago, $1200 worth. Having said that, they can be a PITA. I had to go back down to GS 3 times during the cruise to get them reactivated because they would deactivate and my S&S would be overdrawn. I though as well that they should be ok. Ill be calling to find out for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted August 12, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Just read the fine print on them. Some say not for use outside the AX gift cards state that you cannot use on a cruise ship. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 12, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Most banks will cash out VISA logoed cards...just take it to the bank and ask. I HATE those cards...cash is much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilgr Posted August 12, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 12, 2015 just read the fine print on them. Some say not for use outside the ax gift cards state that you cannot use on a cruise ship. Sent from my iphone using tapatalk huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted August 12, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 12, 2015 huh? Read the fine print on the package that the gift card is enclosed in. Most state that they can not be used outside of the U.S. Also the AX (American Express) gift cards state that they can not be used/approved for shipboard purchases. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilgr Posted August 12, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Ah, never used an Amex one before. If you use the Visa/MC to make a deposit on your S&S the only charges against it will be out of Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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