Major problem with purchasing drink package

[Desinico]

I'm trying to pay for a drink package through 2 different forms of payment. One is my regular debit card and the other a gift card. I have racked my brain on how to get this money off the gift card. I got the gift card for a rebate on switching phone companies. It expires at the time of the cruise so I can't use it to buy on the trip. This card can't be reloaded and I called rccl and they said I could buy obc but they weren't sure if I could use it immediately like everyone else that gets that promotional credit. I've been saving this money for about 2 months and I can't believe they can't take 2 forms of payment that's just ridiculous. Anyone else have any other ideas?

 

 

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[TryingCruising]

Those gift cards are the worst! I'm assuming it's a visa/MasterCard type one? Honestly, your best bet is to buy groceries or gas or even clothes with that gift card. I've worked at restaurants and those gift cards always hold a service/gratuity amount so you can't redeem the whole thing for a service. Maybe you can sell it to a friend or family member?

[chandom]

Very off topic: Give the number on the back of the card a call. Few times I've been able to have them cut a check in the value of the card at no cost/fee.

 

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[Desinico]

Those gift cards are the worst! I'm assuming it's a visa/MasterCard type one? Honestly, your best bet is to buy groceries or gas or even clothes with that gift card. I've worked at restaurants and those gift cards always hold a service/gratuity amount so you can't redeem the whole thing for a service. Maybe you can sell it to a friend or family member?

 

 

Yea it's visa and doesn't come with PIN number. I'm in the process of waiting for my aunt to answer back if she has the cash for the exchange. Fingers crossed🤞🏽

 

 

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[Desinico]

Very off topic: Give the number on the back of the card a call. Few times I've been able to have them cut a check in the value of the card at no cost/fee.

 

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They won't :( says so on the back of the card.

 

 

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[smurf1635]

Can you buy a gift card with it, something that won't expire?

[Daghis]

This card can't be reloaded and I called rccl and they said I could buy obc but they weren't sure if I could use it immediately like everyone else that gets that promotional credit.

If you can purchase the onboard credit with the gift card now, you could then buy the drink package when you board. The pricing may be different then, but at least this is one possibility.

[Desinico]

Can you buy a gift card with it, something that won't expire?

 

 

I'm at target trying this now, we will see.

 

 

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[Desinico]

Update! I had to buy another gift card that was for a set price of 400$ then do my other card individually to add the other 200$. What a pain in the but!

 

 

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[I am pampered]

I have several rebate cards as well and also was unsuccessful in buying the drink pkgs with it. I like the idea of calling RCI and having them add some onboard credit if that's possible. I may try that. Maybe for tips or excursions? I have many cards that are in $80 amounts. So frustrating!

 

 

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[Desinico]

I have several rebate cards as well and also was unsuccessful in buying the drink pkgs with it. I like the idea of calling RCI and having them add some onboard credit if that's possible. I may try that. Maybe for tips or excursions? I have many cards that are in $80 amounts. So frustrating!

 

 

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You could just buy the Visa card also like I did. Atleast you could use it elsewhere if you have money left over.

 

 

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[DISFANS3]

????? Let us know..

[uksimonusa]

call 800 722 5443 to buy OBC, wont show on your account until the 2nd day, but you can spend it before you have it

[sross6019]

If you are a Crown and Anchor member call them directly. I rarely go through RCCL website. So much easier and less stress.

 

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[Havingfun2010]

Yea it's visa and doesn't come with PIN number. I'm in the process of waiting for my aunt to answer back if she has the cash for the exchange. Fingers crossed🤞🏽

 

 

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the PIN number might be the last four digits of the card number.

[Desinico]

????? Let us know..

 

 

Scroll up. I was able to do it with my original idea of buying another gift card.

 

 

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