Annajawea Posted October 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I was thinking about purchasing gift cards thru Verizon. If we apply those gift cards onboard but don't use all of our on board credit (we have 50 obc from booking also). What will be our options after? Will they just give us a gift card back? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted October 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I was thinking about purchasing gift cards thru Verizon. If we apply those gift cards onboard but don't use all of our on board credit (we have 50 obc from booking also). What will be our options after? Will they just give us a gift card back? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app OBC is automatically used first then your alternate funding source will be used next. If you don't use all of the GC value then you can typically request cash back, even though the terms of GC on your S&S account says unused funds will be issued back in the form of a GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annajawea Posted October 21, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Oh ok....I wanted to buy a little more than I think is needed but didn't want to get stuck.....has anyone personally death with this before? How would I request it? Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted October 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Go to guest services on the final night of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threecats Posted October 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I have seen several posts suggesting to go to the casino the last night, put the balance of your account on a slot machine, do one pull, then cash it out at the cashier's window. That way you get the balance in cash instead of another Carnival gift card. I will definitely try that in December. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annajawea Posted October 21, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Oh thank you! Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabones Posted October 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2016 On my Dream cruise I have a balance of $345 left from GC. Within 2 weeks Carnival sent me a Check for $300 and a GC for $45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted October 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I know i have $1500 in GC for my cruise next week and $100 OBC. All of it will be loaded onto the account. I will cash out $500 asap from the casino for spending money @ the ports. The rest will be cashed out the final night. I don't want them to dictate what form it comes back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tuckersmom Posted October 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I have seen several posts suggesting to go to the casino the last night, put the balance of your account on a slot machine, do one pull, then cash it out at the cashier's window. That way you get the balance in cash instead of another Carnival gift card. I will definitely try that in December. :) Yes this is what I have done more times than once. It`s very easy to do and your money is returned in cash, if that`s what you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapcruiser Posted October 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I hope I can do this on Vista in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life_Traveler Posted October 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2016 i just purchase numerous $100. I wait til the last night of the cruise and see what my balance bill is and then apply just enough GC to cover it. no reason to apply them early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabones Posted October 22, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 22, 2016 That's a great idea. I never thought to go to the casino & take out my remainder in cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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