AARP Carnival Gift Cards

[mikesteg]

Thanks for all the replies. I will call back and escalate if necessary. This is booked through Chase, though I believe the TA function is shopped out. I generally book directly through Carnival, though online. I don't have any need of a PVP, and I prefer to type in the info rather than do it over the phone. I booked through Chase in this case in order to use Ultimate Rewards points for the down payment. They clearly state up front that you can't use UR points after the down payment, but nothing about gift cards.

[jakesnana]

Thanks for all the replies. I will call back and escalate if necessary. This is booked through Chase, though I believe the TA function is shopped out. I generally book directly through Carnival, though online. I don't have any need of a PVP, and I prefer to type in the info rather than do it over the phone. I booked through Chase in this case in order to use Ultimate Rewards points for the down payment. They clearly state up front that you can't use UR points after the down payment, but nothing about gift cards.

 

I have a Chase Freedom card and have used their "points" to book a Carnival cruise before, but I have learned better. You can book your cruise with whomever you want (for the best price, perks, etc) and use your Chase Freedom card to pay for it. When the bill comes in, use the "cash back option" to "pay" the bill. It is penny for penny the same amount of money plus you get flexibility AND more points on the purchase of the cruise :)

[helene109]

All cards are sold out! Hopefully they will come back soon!

 

 

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[Organized Chaos]

All cards are sold out! Hopefully they will come back soon!

AARP got more in stock. Both denominations in eCard and physical cards. :)

[mikesteg]

I have a Chase Freedom card and have used their "points" to book a Carnival cruise before, but I have learned better. You can book your cruise with whomever you want (for the best price, perks, etc) and use your Chase Freedom card to pay for it. When the bill comes in, use the "cash back option" to "pay" the bill. It is penny for penny the same amount of money plus you get flexibility AND more points on the purchase of the cruise :)

 

I've got a Sapphire Reserve, so I get 1.5 cents per point when redeeming for travel. I have a Freedom also so I hit those 5% quarterly bonus categories and transfer those points to the CSR, so I effectively get 7.5 cents per dollar on those purchases. As you say it's 1 cent per dollar for any type of cash award, even on the CSR, so that's not a good use in my case.

 

I actually haven't had issues with the 2 cruises booked with Chase previously, and had no issue using GCs as of last year. I need to get back to calling them, and if they won't budge I'll escalate back to Chase. I will report back here... I've just been buried at work. I need a cruise! :D

[SNJCruisers]

TECH4EVERY1.........1000 points

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

For those of you who missed the ebay sale, Allstate has the $500 physical cards back in stock.

[Organized Chaos]

For those of you who missed the ebay sale' date=' Allstate has the $500 physical cards back in stock.[/quote']Good looking out. They were out for quite a while it seems. AARP finally got physical $100 cards back in stock. They just had eCards for about a week. That's the first time I've ever seen them have eCards, but no physical cards. Their $500 cards are still eCard only. Looks as if people are avoiding them right now and buying up all the physical cards.

[drifter42]

How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate.

 

 

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[coolson_2000]

How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate.

 

 

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Based on my experience, about 12 days. That includes weekends, so you should be seeing them tomorrow or the day after.

[drifter42]

Based on my experience, about 12 days. That includes weekends, so you should be seeing them tomorrow or the day after.

 

 

 

Thanks for the reply. I will keep an eye out for them.

 

 

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[PrincessArlena'sDad]

How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate.

 

 

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call their customer service. They can give you a ship date and perhaps a tracking number

 

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[MommyAJ6]

I checked the Allstate web site and don't see anything. Where do I get these

[tatt2ed]

How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate.

 

 

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I usually see mine in 4 days , 5 if i order them later in the day

 

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[PrincessArlena'sDad]

I checked the Allstate web site and don't see anything. Where do I get these

It's allstate rewards. If you do not have allstate you have to sign up for their drivewise app first

 

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[drifter42]

Well 11 days and still no cards. I’m going to have to rethink ordering physical cards from Allstate. E-cards have been no problem when they have them.

 

 

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[PrincessArlena'sDad]

Well 11 days and still no cards. I’m going to have to rethink ordering physical cards from Allstate. E-cards have been no problem when they have them.

 

 

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Did you try calling their customer service?

[drifter42]

I’m about to now.

 

 

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[RedArt]

How long does it normally take to get the physical cards? I ordered $500 in gift cards on 5/4 and as of today, I still haven’t received them. Starting to get a little worried. I ordered them from Allstate.

 

 

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Ordered same day. Haven't received yet. Was coming here to check the same thing. Seems like they'll arrive soon I guess.

[helene109]

I would call I ordered 5 $100 cards and they were sent from ups needing a signature! All other orders I received in less than a week

 

 

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[coolson_2000]

You can log in and check your order. It'll usually give a tracking number.

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

I’m about to now.

 

 

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What happened?

[drifter42]

I got lost in the shuffle somewhere, they just shipped them today, 11 days after I ordered them.

 

 

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[coolson_2000]

Dadsday2018

 

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[megbowlstrike]

It's been a while since I've logged in to Allstate Rewards. I went to purchase a Carnival gift card and it is not available--it doesn't even show up. Does anyone know if they might be out or if this is a short-term issue? I last bought Carnival gift cards on their site probably back in March. This is the first time I haven't seen them listed.